EXAM: EAQ: cancer; Test Questions and
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the patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential
adverse effect would the nurse observe? CORRECT ANS-decreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." which response
would the nurse make? CORRECT ANS-actively listen and allow the patient to talk about
his or her fears
a patient has neutropenia and a body temperature of 100.4 degrees F. which action should
the nurse take? CORRECT ANS-notify the health care provider
which goals are treatment goals of cancer? CORRECT ANS--cure
-control
-palliation
which is the only definitive means of diagnosing cancer? CORRECT ANS-tissue biopsy
the nurse is educating a patient about cancer prevention and early detection. which
instructions would the nurse include? CORRECT ANS--limit alcohol consumption
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-stop or reduce cigarette smoking
-get regular physical examinations
-know the seven warning signs of cancer
which stage in the development of cancer is characterized by the reversible proliferation of
the altered cells? CORRECT ANS-promotion
a patient with cancer has dysgeusia and tells the student nurse, "i don't want to eat.
everything tastes bitter." which patient advice planned by the student nurse indicates the
need for further teaching? CORRECT ANS-"increase use of spicy seasonings"
the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with
cancer. which patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous
success in coping with stress? CORRECT ANS-patient A: "my friend lost her job a few
months ago; but she was determined to do well at her next job"
which is the primary function of beta interferon? CORRECT ANS-activation of natural killer
cells and macrophages
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a patient is illiterate and has cancer. which factors would the nurse anticipate to be associated
with this patient? CORRECT ANS--higher risk of death
-greater use of emergency department care
-decreased ability to use medications correctly
which clinical manifestation is an early sign of laryngeal cancer? CORRECT ANS-hoarseness
for more than two weeks
which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed
for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? CORRECT ANS-
educating patients to avoid using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin
after the nurse has finished teaching about how to manage fatigue induced by radiation
therapy, which patient statement indicates effective teaching? CORRECT ANS-"because i
have the most energy in the morning, i will plan my errands during this time"
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the patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential
adverse effect would the nurse observe? CORRECT ANS-decreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." which response
would the nurse make? CORRECT ANS-actively listen and allow the patient to talk about
his or her fears
a patient has neutropenia and a body temperature of 100.4 degrees F. which action should
the nurse take? CORRECT ANS-notify the health care provider
which goals are treatment goals of cancer? CORRECT ANS--cure
-control
-palliation
which is the only definitive means of diagnosing cancer? CORRECT ANS-tissue biopsy
the nurse is educating a patient about cancer prevention and early detection. which
instructions would the nurse include? CORRECT ANS--limit alcohol consumption
, EXAM: EAQ: cancer; Test Questions and
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-stop or reduce cigarette smoking
-get regular physical examinations
-know the seven warning signs of cancer
which stage in the development of cancer is characterized by the reversible proliferation of
the altered cells? CORRECT ANS-promotion
a patient with cancer has dysgeusia and tells the student nurse, "i don't want to eat.
everything tastes bitter." which patient advice planned by the student nurse indicates the
need for further teaching? CORRECT ANS-"increase use of spicy seasonings"
the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with
cancer. which patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous
success in coping with stress? CORRECT ANS-patient A: "my friend lost her job a few
months ago; but she was determined to do well at her next job"
which is the primary function of beta interferon? CORRECT ANS-activation of natural killer
cells and macrophages
, EXAM: EAQ: cancer; Test Questions and
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a patient is illiterate and has cancer. which factors would the nurse anticipate to be associated
with this patient? CORRECT ANS--higher risk of death
-greater use of emergency department care
-decreased ability to use medications correctly
which clinical manifestation is an early sign of laryngeal cancer? CORRECT ANS-hoarseness
for more than two weeks
which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed
for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? CORRECT ANS-
educating patients to avoid using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin
after the nurse has finished teaching about how to manage fatigue induced by radiation
therapy, which patient statement indicates effective teaching? CORRECT ANS-"because i
have the most energy in the morning, i will plan my errands during this time"
