Question 1

The nurse cautions that stress over a long period of time can contribute to the risk for cancer as prolonged stress suppresses the ____________.

Accepted Answer

immune system
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Question 2

Which statement indicates that the patient understands teaching about diagnostic examinations for cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will have less scarring if my surgeon uses an incision to biopsy my breast." 
B)  "My CEA level will be low if my pancreatic cancer returns." 
C)  "The doctor will monitor my ovarian cancer remission with the CA-125 test." 
D)  "My colonoscopy results were great, so I won't need another one for 5 years." 
A)  "I will have less scarring if my surgeon uses an incision to biopsy my breast." 
B)  "My CEA level will be low if my pancreatic cancer returns." 
C)  "The doctor will monitor my ovarian cancer remission with the CA-125 test." 
D)  "My colonoscopy results were great, so I won't need another one for 5 years."

Question 3

The patient on radiation therapy has developed diarrhea.Which food should the nurse suggest to help slow the diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli 
B)  Cauliflower 
C)  Cheese and crackers 
D)  Apples and pears 
A)  Broccoli 
B)  Cauliflower 
C)  Cheese and crackers 
D)  Apples and pears

Question 4

Following a visit from his family,the 55-year-old male patient with terminal cancer tearfully says,"I am so afraid" and begins to cry.Which response is most supportive?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Would you like to have your pain medication now?" 
B)  "Let's talk about the things that make you afraid." 
C)  "Would you like for me to call the hospital chaplain." 
D)  "I will leave to give you some privacy." 
A)  "Would you like to have your pain medication now?" 
B)  "Let's talk about the things that make you afraid." 
C)  "Would you like for me to call the hospital chaplain." 
D)  "I will leave to give you some privacy."

Question 5

The nurse is planning care for the patient who is on a protocol of bleomycin.Since bleomycin is an antitumor antibiotic,which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess hearing acuity. 
B)  Measure urinary output. 
C)  Weigh daily to assess fluid retention. 
D)  Monitor for cardiac arrhythmias. 
A)  Assess hearing acuity. 
B)  Measure urinary output. 
C)  Weigh daily to assess fluid retention. 
D)  Monitor for cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 6

The nurse is caring for an x-ray technician who wears a badge that is monitored frequently to measure the amount of radiation he has absorbed.The nurse advises the technician that he has the highest risk for developing which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bladder cancer 
B)  Leukemia 
C)  Melanoma 
D)  Lung cancer 
A)  Bladder cancer 
B)  Leukemia 
C)  Melanoma 
D)  Lung cancer

Question 7

The nurse is constructing a teaching plan about fatigue management for a patient who is taking radiation treatments.Which information should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prioritize activities and alternate rest with periods of activity. 
B)  Plan to spend at least 4 to 5 hours of the day in bed. 
C)  Discontinue pain medications that may cause drowsiness. 
D)  Avoiding snacking in between meals. 
A)  Prioritize activities and alternate rest with periods of activity. 
B)  Plan to spend at least 4 to 5 hours of the day in bed. 
C)  Discontinue pain medications that may cause drowsiness. 
D)  Avoiding snacking in between meals.

Question 8

The nurse assesses several patients in the outpatient clinic.Which patient has the greatest risk for developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  23-year-old car repairman who repaints cars 
B)  30-year-old overweight certified public accountant in New York who has smoked for 4 years and rarely exercises 
C)  45-year-old farmer from Texas who has worked on his family's cotton farm since the age of 12 
D)  60-year-old ski instructor in Colorado 
A)  23-year-old car repairman who repaints cars 
B)  30-year-old overweight certified public accountant in New York who has smoked for 4 years and rarely exercises 
C)  45-year-old farmer from Texas who has worked on his family's cotton farm since the age of 12 
D)  60-year-old ski instructor in Colorado

Question 9

Which medications are biologic response modifier (BRM)drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interleukins 
B)  Colony-stimulating factors 
C)  Monoclonal antibodies 
D)  Cyclosporines 
E)  Gene therapies 
A)  Interleukins 
B)  Colony-stimulating factors 
C)  Monoclonal antibodies 
D)  Cyclosporines 
E)  Gene therapies

Exam 8: Care of Patients with Cancer

The nurse cautions that stress over a long period of time can contribute to the risk for cancer as prolonged stress suppresses the ____________.

Which statement indicates that the patient understands teaching about diagnostic examinations for cancer?

The patient on radiation therapy has developed diarrhea.Which food should the nurse suggest to help slow the diarrhea?

Following a visit from his family,the 55-year-old male patient with terminal cancer tearfully says,"I am so afraid" and begins to cry.Which response is most supportive?

The nurse is planning care for the patient who is on a protocol of bleomycin.Since bleomycin is an antitumor antibiotic,which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?

The nurse is caring for an x-ray technician who wears a badge that is monitored frequently to measure the amount of radiation he has absorbed.The nurse advises the technician that he has the highest risk for developing which type of cancer?

The nurse is constructing a teaching plan about fatigue management for a patient who is taking radiation treatments.Which information should the nurse include?

The nurse assesses several patients in the outpatient clinic.Which patient has the greatest risk for developing cancer?

Which medications are biologic response modifier (BRM)drugs?

Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients with Pain

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

The Immune and Lymphatic System

Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders (with HIV and AIDS)

The Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

The Hematologic System

Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

The Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

The Neurologic System

Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Diseases

The Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

The Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

The Musculoskeletal System

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

The Urinary System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System

The Endocrine System

Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Integumentary System

Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients with Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock

Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders

Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders

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