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The physician recommends that parents have their daughter vaccinated with HPV vaccine. What is this vaccine for? a) Help prevent breast cancer b) Help prevent leukemia
c) Help prevent lung cancer
cervical cancer The client has received chemotherapy and 1 week later is at home experiencing nausea and vomiting. The first action of the nurse is to recommend a) Practicing relaxation techniques b) Obtaining acupressure treatments c) Using imagery techniques
Taking prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) Cancer has many characteristics. What is one of the most discouraging characteristics of cancer? a) Carcinogenesis b) Metastasis c) Large size
You are admitting a client to your unit. While assessing the client. you find out that the client has had hoarseness of approximately 4 months duration. Why would you report this to the attending physician?
b) the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to distant sites. c) relief of symptoms associated with cancer. d) the lowest point of white blood cell depression after therapy
of symptoms associated with cancer. While doing a health history, a client tells you that her mother, her grandmother, and her sister died of breast cancer. The client wants to know what she can do to keep from getting cancer. What would be your best response? a) "You can't prevent cancer, but you can have your blood analyzed for tumor markers to see what your risk level is." b) "If you eat right, exercise, and get enough rest, you can always prevent breast cancer." c) "With your family history, there is nothing you can do to prevent getting cancer." d) "Cancer often skips a generation, so don't worry about it." -
blood analyzed for tumor markers to see what your risk level is." The clinic nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with a tumor. The client says to the nurse "The doctor says my tumor is benign. What does that mean?" What is the nurse's best response?
a) "Benign tumors can spread from one place to another." b) "Benign tumors don't usually cause death." c) "Benign tumors invade surrounding tissue."
tumors don't usually cause death." To combat the most common adverse effects of chemotherapy, a nurse should administer an: a) anticoagulant. b) antiemetic. c) antimetabolite.
A client has been receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. Which assessment finding suggests that the client has developed stomatitis? a) Yellow tooth discoloration b) Rust-colored sputum c) Red, open sores on the oral mucosa d) White, cottage cheese-like patches on the tongue -
According to the TNM classification system, T0 means there is
While administering cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) to a client, the nurse assesses swelling at the insertion site. The first action of the nurse is to a) Aspirate as much of the fluid as possible. b) Discontinue the intravenous medication. c) Administer a neutralizing solution.
intravenous medication. The root cause of cancer is damage to cellular deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Such damage results from multiple factors. Which of the following is a carcinogen? a) Environmental factors b) All of the options are carcinogens. c) Viruses
carcinogens. A client receiving external radiation to the left thorax to treat lung cancer has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should be part of this client's care plan?
a) Applying talcum powder to the irradiated areas daily after bathing b) Avoiding using soap on the irradiated areas c) Removing thoracic skin markings after each radiation treatment d) Wearing a lead apron during direct contact with the client -
A 36-year-old man is receiving three different chemotherapeutic agents for Hodgkin's disease. The nurse explains to the client that the three drugs are given over an extended period because: a) The three drugs can be given at lower doses. b) The first two drugs are toxic to cancer cells, and the third drug promotes cell growth. c) The three drugs have a synergistic effect and act on the cancer cells with different mechanisms. d) The second and third drugs increase the effectiveness of the
effect and act on the cancer cells with different mechanisms. A nurse is administering daunorubicin (Daunoxome) through a peripheral I.V. line when the client complains of burning at the insertion site. The nurse notes no blood return from the catheter and redness at the I.V. site. The client is most likely experiencing which complication? a) Extravasation
b) uses the treadmill for 30 minutes on 5 days each week c) eats red meat such as steaks or hamburgers every day d) works as a secretary at a medical radiation treatment center -
every day Max Stein, a 79-year-old-male, is returning to your primary care practice for the results of his annual physical. He was without symptoms or complaints, yet he is returning to receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer. What factors contributed to this diagnosis? a) All of the options are correct b) Suspect client history c) Tumor markers
Which type of surgery is utilized in an attempt to relieve complications of cancer? a) Palliative b) Reconstructive c) Salvage
Your patient is receiving carmustine, a chemotherapy agent. A significant side effect of this medication is thrombocytopenia. What symptom would the nurse assess for in a patient at risk for thrombocytopenia? a) Increased weight b) Hot flashes c) Nose bleed
A patient with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is receiving radiation therapy, a treatment that has resulted in stomatitis. To best manage this patient's stomatitis, the nurse should: a) Provide a hypertonic solution for the patient to gargle. b) Arrange for a low-residue diet for the patient and provide small, frequent meals. c) Encourage the patient's family to bring in mouthwash for the patient. d) Encourage the patient to use an oral swab rather than a
an oral swab rather than a regular toothbrush. An adult client is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse is teaching the client about signs of radiation-induced thrombocytopenia, which include
In caring for the client receiving external radiation therapy, the nurse assesses for which of the following side effects? A. Extravasation injury at the IV site used for contrast media injection B. Generalized or local edema C. Infection and bleeding
Infection and bleeding An adult is receiving cancer chemotherapy and demonstrates alteration in her oral mucous membranes. Which of the following should be included in her plan of care? A. Brushing teeth and flossing after every meal and at bedtime B. Using normal saline mouth rinses every 2 hours while awake C. No use of dentures until mucous membranes have healed D. Bland, mechanical, soft diet until mucous membranes have
hours while awake The major difference between benign tumors and malignant tumors is that malignant tumors A Grow at a faster rate B. Are often encapsulated
C. Invade and metastasize
Invade and metastasize While caring for a patient who is at the nadir of chemotherapy, the nurse establishes the highest priority for the nursing diagnosis of A. Diarrhea B. Grieving C. Risk for infection D. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements -
a 46 year old woman is admitted to the hospital for a panhysterectomy. which nursing strategy should be included in the nursing care plan to meet her body image perception change? a.) allowing her time to work out her feelings on her own b.) discouraging her fears about weight gain c.) helping her verbalize her fears about her femininity
verbalize her fears about her femininity a group of women have gathered at the local library for a series of seminar's about women's health issues. in discussing cancer of the cervix, which of the following would be accurate?
b.) it is common for blood clots to be irrigated from the bladder for a day or so c.) the physician is to be called as the client is hemorrhaging d.) the client is tugging on the catheter causing irritation to the
be irrigated from the bladder for a day or so when teaching a patient testicular self-examination, the nurse instructs the patient to report a finding of a.) an irregular feeling epididymis b.) one testis larger than the other c.) the spermatic cord within the testicle
firm, non-tender nodule on the testis a patient with lung mass found on chest x-ray is undergoing further testing. the nurse explains that a diagnosis of lung cancer can be confirmed by a.) CT scans b.) lung tomograms c.) pulmonary angiography
positive for malignant cells
A client complains of having tender and painful breasts, often feeling multiple lumps within her breast tissue. The nurse would need to gather additional information about which of the following? a) Client's workplace in relation to the surroundings b) Bathing frequency and living surroundings c) Timing of symptoms in relation to the menstrual cycle
symptoms in relation to the menstrual cycle A nurse is speaking to a group of women about early detection of breast cancer. The average age of the women in the group is 47. Following the American Cancer Society guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the women: a) have a physician conduct a clinical examination every 2 years. b) have a mammogram annually. c) have a hormonal receptor assay annually.
have a mammogram annually. A nurse is preparing a presentation about cervical cancer for a local woman's group. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible risk factor for the development of cervical cancer?
c) Mobile mass that is soft and easily delineated
Nonmobile mass with irregular edges A nurse is caring for a client who has just had a modified radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. She's in her 30s and has two young children. Although she's worried about her future, she seems to be adjusting well to her diagnosis. What should the nurse do to support her coping? a) Tell the client's spouse or partner to be supportive while she recovers. b) Encourage the client to proceed with the next phase of treatment. c) Refer the client to the American Cancer Society's Reach for Recovery program or another support program. d) Recommend that the client remain cheerful for the sake of her
Society's Reach for Recovery program or another support program. During a breast examination, which finding most strongly suggests that a client has breast cancer? a) Bloody discharge from the nipple b) Slight asymmetry of the breasts c) A fixed nodular mass with dimpling of the overlying skin
d) Multiple firm, round, freely movable masses that change with
dimpling of the overlying skin A client has had a right modified radical mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The nurse is teaching the client about measures to reduce the risk of complications. The client demonstrates understanding of the instructions when she states which of the following? a) "Anytime I need blood drawn, they should get the sample from my right arm." b) "I can lift with my right arm objects that weigh as much as 15 pounds." c) "I should tell my manucurist that it is okay to trim the cuticles on my right hand." d) "I need to use an electric shaver when shaving my right
shaving my right armpit." A nurse is teaching a client who suspects that she has a lump in her breast. The nurse instructs the client that a diagnosis of breast cancer is confirmed by: a) breast self-examination. b) fine needle aspiration. c) chest X-ray.
