3613 Blood Cancers/Leukemia Training
Exam With Complete Solutions.
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which statement by the
patient indicates to the nurse that further education on the disease's etiology is needed?
"I've gotten a lot of viruses."
"I work around a lot of toxins at work."
"I once had an Epstein-Barr infection."
"My aunt and grandmother had Hodgkin's too." - Answer "I've gotten a lot of viruses."
A patient with leukemia asks why he has to take extra precautions against infection. What is the best
response by the nurse?
"Leukemia puts you at risk for anemia."
"There is no clear etiology for risk of infection."
"Your white blood cells are infiltrating your organs."
"Bone marrow failure can result in decreased white blood cells." - Answer "Bone marrow failure can
result in decreased white blood cells."
Documentation reveals a patient's lymph nodes are abnormal and indicative of Reed-Sternberg cells.
When the nurse is reviewing the patient's medical history, which finding is likely?
Mononucleosis infection 10 years ago
, Repeated radiation exposure
Hip fracture from a fall and osteoporosis
Presence of the Philadelphia chromosome - Answer Mononucleosis infection 10 years ago
The nurse is caring for a patient with advanced multiple myeloma. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate to meet the goals of collaborative care for this patient?
Draw blood for laboratory tests.
Educate patient on bone marrow examination.
Provide emotional support to the patient.
Review patient's analgesia administration record. - Answer Review patient's analgesia administration
record.
A nurse is educating the patient on the appropriate treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which
statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
Select all that apply.
"I will be able to stop my treatment once the cancer is in remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids and see how I respond."
"The treatment for the disease is safe and without serious side effects."
Exam With Complete Solutions.
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which statement by the
patient indicates to the nurse that further education on the disease's etiology is needed?
"I've gotten a lot of viruses."
"I work around a lot of toxins at work."
"I once had an Epstein-Barr infection."
"My aunt and grandmother had Hodgkin's too." - Answer "I've gotten a lot of viruses."
A patient with leukemia asks why he has to take extra precautions against infection. What is the best
response by the nurse?
"Leukemia puts you at risk for anemia."
"There is no clear etiology for risk of infection."
"Your white blood cells are infiltrating your organs."
"Bone marrow failure can result in decreased white blood cells." - Answer "Bone marrow failure can
result in decreased white blood cells."
Documentation reveals a patient's lymph nodes are abnormal and indicative of Reed-Sternberg cells.
When the nurse is reviewing the patient's medical history, which finding is likely?
Mononucleosis infection 10 years ago
, Repeated radiation exposure
Hip fracture from a fall and osteoporosis
Presence of the Philadelphia chromosome - Answer Mononucleosis infection 10 years ago
The nurse is caring for a patient with advanced multiple myeloma. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate to meet the goals of collaborative care for this patient?
Draw blood for laboratory tests.
Educate patient on bone marrow examination.
Provide emotional support to the patient.
Review patient's analgesia administration record. - Answer Review patient's analgesia administration
record.
A nurse is educating the patient on the appropriate treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which
statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
Select all that apply.
"I will be able to stop my treatment once the cancer is in remission."
"We can start with a conservative treatment of corticosteroids and see how I respond."
"The treatment for the disease is safe and without serious side effects."
