OCC Patient Assessment & Monitoring

Question 1

Before starting chemotherapy, which baseline assessment is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Complete blood count (CBC)

Answer

Liver function tests

Answer

Electrocardiogram

Answer

Urinalysis

Question 2

Which symptom requires immediate attention during chemotherapy infusion?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath

Answer

Fatigue

Answer

Mild nausea

Answer

Loss of appetite

Question 3

What should be closely monitored in a patient receiving high-dose methotrexate?

Accepted Answer

Renal function

Answer

Vision changes

Answer

Hearing loss

Answer

Weight gain

Question 4

A patient on chemotherapy reports a fever of 101.5°F. What should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

Notify the healthcare provider

Answer

Administer acetaminophen

Answer

Encourage fluid intake

Answer

Apply cooling blankets

Question 5

Which lab value is most concerning in a chemotherapy patient?

Accepted Answer

Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 400

Answer

Platelet count of 150,000/mm³

Answer

Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL

Answer

White blood cell count of 5,000/mm³

Question 6

Why is regular oral assessment important during chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

To detect signs of mucositis

Answer

To evaluate hydration status

Answer

To check for tooth decay

Answer

To assess speech clarity