NSG 2522 Exam #3 Oncology with all Correct & 100%
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The nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with an Astrocytoma tumor. The
patient is describing the options available for treatment. What statement will prompt the nurse
to continue education on a treatment modality? ✔Correct Answer-I requested the same
chemotherapy my brother took for his lymphoma
An emergency department nurse is triaging a 77 yr olf man who presents with uncharacteristic
fatigue as well as rib and back pain. The patient denies any recent injuries. The nurse should
recognize the need for this patient to be assessed for what health problem? ✔Correct
Answer-Multiple myeloma
A public health nurse has formed an interdisciplinary team that is developing an educational
program entitled cancer: the risk and what you can do about them. Participants will receive
information, but the major focus will be screening for relevant cancers. This program is an
example of what type of health promotion activity? ✔Correct Answer-Secondary prevention
A patient with a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is being treated with induction
therapy on the oncology unit. What nursing action should be prioritized in the patient's care
plan? ✔Correct Answer-Protective isolation and vigilant use of standard precautions
A patient with a history of head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) has a new lesion in
the liver. A biopsy is completed. The pathology report states the cells in the liver were well
differentiated squamous cells. The patient asked how this is possible. What would be the
nurse's best response? ✔Correct Answer-The cancer from your head and neck had spread to
your live through metastasis.
The nurse leading educational sessions is describing self-examination of the breast. The nurse
tells the women's group to raise their arms and inspect their breasts in the mirror. A members
of the group asks the nurse why raising her arms is necessary. What is the nurse's best
response? ✔Correct Answer-It will help to observe for dimpling more closely
The nurse is caring for a 39 yr old woman with a family history of breast cancer. She requested a
BRCA tumor marker test and the results have come back positive. As a result, the patient is
requesting a bilateral mastectomy. The surgery is an example of what type of oncologic surgery?
✔Correct Answer-Prophylactic surgery
, As a staff member in a local hospice, a nurse deals with death and dying on a frequent basis.
Where would be the safe venue for the nurse to express feelings of frustration and grief about a
patient who has recently died? ✔Correct Answer-At a staff meeting
The school nurse is teaching a nutrition class in the local high school. One student states that he
has heard that certain foods can increase the incidence of cancer. The nurse responds, research
has shown that certain foods indeed do increase the risk of cancer. Which of the following menu
selections would be the best choice for potentially reducing the risks of cancer? ✔Correct
Answer-Baked apricot chicken and steamed broccoli
When educating a patient with early-stage breast cancer, the nurse teaches the patient about
what potential late effects of external beam radiation? ✔Correct Answer-Pulmonary fibrosis
An adult patient has a diagnosis of bladder cancer with metastasis. The patient is receiving
hospice care and develops dyspnea. The nurse anticipates an order for which of the following
medications? ✔Correct Answer-Morphine
The nurse is teaching breast self-examination (BSE) to a group of women. The nurse should
educate the women to perform a BSE at what time? ✔Correct Answer-2-3 days after menses
has completed
A nurse is creating a plan of care for an oncology patient and one of the identified nursing
diagnoses is risk for infection related to myelosuppression. What intervention addresses the
leading cause of infection-related death in oncology patients? ✔Correct Answer-Provided skin
care to maintain skin integrity
A nurse is teaching a group of adults about screening and prevention of pancreatic cancer. The
nurse should describe which of the following as the most common modifiable risk of developing
pancreatic cancer? ✔Correct Answer-Alcohol consumption and heavy smoking increase the
risk
A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer has been receiving a chemotherapy cycle that ended
ten days ago. He now is presenting in the office with extreme fatigue. The nurse has orders to
obtain the patient's absolute neutrophil count. ANC - (segmented neutrophils 25% = bands 25%)
x WBC count of 1000 cells/mm2 the nurse calculated the ANC to be 500. The nurse has planned
the patient's care with the knowledge of potential complications. What assessment should the
nurse prioritize? ✔Correct Answer-Close monitoring of core body temperature
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse's most recent
assessment reveals the presence of ecchymosis in the patient's sacral area and petechiae in her
forearms. In addition to informing the patient's primary care provider, the nurse should perform
what action? ✔Correct Answer-Check the patient's most recent platelet level
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The nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with an Astrocytoma tumor. The
patient is describing the options available for treatment. What statement will prompt the nurse
to continue education on a treatment modality? ✔Correct Answer-I requested the same
chemotherapy my brother took for his lymphoma
An emergency department nurse is triaging a 77 yr olf man who presents with uncharacteristic
fatigue as well as rib and back pain. The patient denies any recent injuries. The nurse should
recognize the need for this patient to be assessed for what health problem? ✔Correct
Answer-Multiple myeloma
A public health nurse has formed an interdisciplinary team that is developing an educational
program entitled cancer: the risk and what you can do about them. Participants will receive
information, but the major focus will be screening for relevant cancers. This program is an
example of what type of health promotion activity? ✔Correct Answer-Secondary prevention
A patient with a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is being treated with induction
therapy on the oncology unit. What nursing action should be prioritized in the patient's care
plan? ✔Correct Answer-Protective isolation and vigilant use of standard precautions
A patient with a history of head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) has a new lesion in
the liver. A biopsy is completed. The pathology report states the cells in the liver were well
differentiated squamous cells. The patient asked how this is possible. What would be the
nurse's best response? ✔Correct Answer-The cancer from your head and neck had spread to
your live through metastasis.
The nurse leading educational sessions is describing self-examination of the breast. The nurse
tells the women's group to raise their arms and inspect their breasts in the mirror. A members
of the group asks the nurse why raising her arms is necessary. What is the nurse's best
response? ✔Correct Answer-It will help to observe for dimpling more closely
The nurse is caring for a 39 yr old woman with a family history of breast cancer. She requested a
BRCA tumor marker test and the results have come back positive. As a result, the patient is
requesting a bilateral mastectomy. The surgery is an example of what type of oncologic surgery?
✔Correct Answer-Prophylactic surgery
, As a staff member in a local hospice, a nurse deals with death and dying on a frequent basis.
Where would be the safe venue for the nurse to express feelings of frustration and grief about a
patient who has recently died? ✔Correct Answer-At a staff meeting
The school nurse is teaching a nutrition class in the local high school. One student states that he
has heard that certain foods can increase the incidence of cancer. The nurse responds, research
has shown that certain foods indeed do increase the risk of cancer. Which of the following menu
selections would be the best choice for potentially reducing the risks of cancer? ✔Correct
Answer-Baked apricot chicken and steamed broccoli
When educating a patient with early-stage breast cancer, the nurse teaches the patient about
what potential late effects of external beam radiation? ✔Correct Answer-Pulmonary fibrosis
An adult patient has a diagnosis of bladder cancer with metastasis. The patient is receiving
hospice care and develops dyspnea. The nurse anticipates an order for which of the following
medications? ✔Correct Answer-Morphine
The nurse is teaching breast self-examination (BSE) to a group of women. The nurse should
educate the women to perform a BSE at what time? ✔Correct Answer-2-3 days after menses
has completed
A nurse is creating a plan of care for an oncology patient and one of the identified nursing
diagnoses is risk for infection related to myelosuppression. What intervention addresses the
leading cause of infection-related death in oncology patients? ✔Correct Answer-Provided skin
care to maintain skin integrity
A nurse is teaching a group of adults about screening and prevention of pancreatic cancer. The
nurse should describe which of the following as the most common modifiable risk of developing
pancreatic cancer? ✔Correct Answer-Alcohol consumption and heavy smoking increase the
risk
A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer has been receiving a chemotherapy cycle that ended
ten days ago. He now is presenting in the office with extreme fatigue. The nurse has orders to
obtain the patient's absolute neutrophil count. ANC - (segmented neutrophils 25% = bands 25%)
x WBC count of 1000 cells/mm2 the nurse calculated the ANC to be 500. The nurse has planned
the patient's care with the knowledge of potential complications. What assessment should the
nurse prioritize? ✔Correct Answer-Close monitoring of core body temperature
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse's most recent
assessment reveals the presence of ecchymosis in the patient's sacral area and petechiae in her
forearms. In addition to informing the patient's primary care provider, the nurse should perform
what action? ✔Correct Answer-Check the patient's most recent platelet level
