SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community health nurse is creating a poster for an educational
session for a group of women and will be discussing the risk factors
associated with breast cancer. Which risk factors for breast cancer
should the nurse list on the poster? Select all that apply.
1. Multiparity
2. Early menarche
3.Early menopause
4.Family history of breast cancer
5.High-dose radiation exposure to chest
6.Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries -
correct answer ✅Early menarche
Family history of breast cancer
High-dose radiation exposure to chest
Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
The oncology nurse specialist provides an educational session for
nursing staff regarding the characteristics of Hodgkin's disease. The
nurse determines that further teaching is needed if a nursing staff
member states that which is a characteristic of the disease? -
,SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
correct answer ✅The disease occurs most often in those older
than 75 years of age.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed
with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note
specifically in this disorder? -
correct answer ✅Increased calcium level
A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a bowel
tumor. The nurse interprets that the client's colostomy is beginning
to function if which sign is noted? -
correct answer ✅The passage of flatus
The nurse should include which intervention in the care of a client
who has undergone a vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of
cancer? Select all that apply.
1.Elevate the knee gatch on the bed.
2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises.
,SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
5.Check placement of pneumatic compression boots. -
correct answer ✅2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises. 5.Check
placement of pneumatic compression boots.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo
chemotherapy for cancer, and alopecia is expected from the
chemotherapeutic agent. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I can't believe my hair loss will be permanent.
A client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the
larynx. Which is the most likely expected effect? -
correct answer ✅Sore throat
The oncology nurse is providing a teaching session for a group of
nursing students regarding the risks and causes of bladder cancer.
Which statement by a student would indicate a need for further
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"Bladder cancer most often occurs in women."
, SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community health nurse is preparing an educational session for
a group of women and will be discussing the primary prevention
strategies and treatment measures for breast cancer. What
information should the nurse include in the educational session? -
correct answer ✅Treatment decisions are based on a woman's
overall health.
The nurse is reviewing a plan of care for a client with cancer of the
cervix who is undergoing treatment with a cesium (radiation)
implant. Which nursing interventions are most appropriate for this
client? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✅1.Maintain the client on bed rest.
2.Place the client on a low-fiber diet.
3.Keep the head of the bed flat at all times.
4.Restrict visitors to visiting for 60 minutes per day. 5.Stand at the
entrance of the room to communicate with the client when
possible.
The nurse is assessing the perineal wound in a client who has
returned from the operating room following an abdominal perineal
resection and notes serosanguineous drainage from the wound.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? -
correct answer ✅Change the dressing as prescribed.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community health nurse is creating a poster for an educational
session for a group of women and will be discussing the risk factors
associated with breast cancer. Which risk factors for breast cancer
should the nurse list on the poster? Select all that apply.
1. Multiparity
2. Early menarche
3.Early menopause
4.Family history of breast cancer
5.High-dose radiation exposure to chest
6.Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries -
correct answer ✅Early menarche
Family history of breast cancer
High-dose radiation exposure to chest
Previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
The oncology nurse specialist provides an educational session for
nursing staff regarding the characteristics of Hodgkin's disease. The
nurse determines that further teaching is needed if a nursing staff
member states that which is a characteristic of the disease? -
,SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
correct answer ✅The disease occurs most often in those older
than 75 years of age.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed
with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note
specifically in this disorder? -
correct answer ✅Increased calcium level
A client has undergone abdominal perineal resection for a bowel
tumor. The nurse interprets that the client's colostomy is beginning
to function if which sign is noted? -
correct answer ✅The passage of flatus
The nurse should include which intervention in the care of a client
who has undergone a vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of
cancer? Select all that apply.
1.Elevate the knee gatch on the bed.
2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises.
,SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
5.Check placement of pneumatic compression boots. -
correct answer ✅2.Encourage ambulation as prescribed.
3.Remove antiembolism stockings twice daily.
4.Assist with range-of-motion (ROM) leg exercises. 5.Check
placement of pneumatic compression boots.
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo
chemotherapy for cancer, and alopecia is expected from the
chemotherapeutic agent. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I can't believe my hair loss will be permanent.
A client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the
larynx. Which is the most likely expected effect? -
correct answer ✅Sore throat
The oncology nurse is providing a teaching session for a group of
nursing students regarding the risks and causes of bladder cancer.
Which statement by a student would indicate a need for further
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"Bladder cancer most often occurs in women."
, SAUNDERS NCLEX ONCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community health nurse is preparing an educational session for
a group of women and will be discussing the primary prevention
strategies and treatment measures for breast cancer. What
information should the nurse include in the educational session? -
correct answer ✅Treatment decisions are based on a woman's
overall health.
The nurse is reviewing a plan of care for a client with cancer of the
cervix who is undergoing treatment with a cesium (radiation)
implant. Which nursing interventions are most appropriate for this
client? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✅1.Maintain the client on bed rest.
2.Place the client on a low-fiber diet.
3.Keep the head of the bed flat at all times.
4.Restrict visitors to visiting for 60 minutes per day. 5.Stand at the
entrance of the room to communicate with the client when
possible.
The nurse is assessing the perineal wound in a client who has
returned from the operating room following an abdominal perineal
resection and notes serosanguineous drainage from the wound.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? -
correct answer ✅Change the dressing as prescribed.
