Skin Cancer Practice Questions with
Correct Answers
The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion class to high school seniors.
Which information regarding self-care should be included when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent skin cancer - ANSWER✔✔-C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the nurse to check her back because
"it itches all the time in that one spot". When the nurse assesses the clients back, the
nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with some scabbed over areas surrounding the
lesion. Which action should the nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
, D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion - ANSWER✔✔-B
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic. Which client should be
assessed first?
A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is ready to go home -
ANSWER✔✔-A
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan - ANSWER✔✔-D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma removed.
Which discharge instruction should the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
Correct Answers
The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion class to high school seniors.
Which information regarding self-care should be included when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent skin cancer - ANSWER✔✔-C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the nurse to check her back because
"it itches all the time in that one spot". When the nurse assesses the clients back, the
nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with some scabbed over areas surrounding the
lesion. Which action should the nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
, D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion - ANSWER✔✔-B
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic. Which client should be
assessed first?
A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is ready to go home -
ANSWER✔✔-A
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan - ANSWER✔✔-D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma removed.
Which discharge instruction should the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
