WITH VALIDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
A client who has stage II breast cancer asks the nurse about sites of
metastasis for this cancer. Which of the following responses should the
nurse provide?
A.) "It's too soon to worry about something that might not happen."
B.) "Breast cancer tends to metastasize to the stomach."
C.) "Metastasis is unlikely since we detected you cancer early."
D.) "Breast cancer tends to metastasize to the bones." - CorreCt Answers -
D.) "Breast cancer tends to metastasize to the bones."
A nurse in an oncology clinic is assessing a client who has early stage
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A.) Bone and joint pain
B.) Enlarged lymph nodes
C.) Intermittent hematuria
D.) Productive cough - CorreCt Answers -B.) Enlarged lymph nodes
A nurse is teaching a client how to perform a breast self-examination (BSE).
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication
of breast cancer?
,A.) Lumps that are mobile and tender on palpitation prior to a menstrual
period
B.) Multiple round masses that are tender and found in both breasts
C.) Bilaterally darkened areolas
D.) A nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast - CorreCt Answers -
D.) A nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast
A nurse is caring for a client who has testicular cancer and is experiencing
peripheral neuropathy as an adverse effect of chemotherapy. Which of the
following client manifestations is an expected finding of peripheral
neuropathy?
A.) Thinning of the scalp hair
B.) Tingling of the hands and feet
C.) Reduced ability to concentrate
D.) Sores in mucous membranes - CorreCt Answers -B.) Tingling of the
hands and feet
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative
following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following invasive
devices should the nurse expect the client to have?
A.) Chest tube
B.) Indwelling urinary catheter
C.) Nasogastric tube
D.) Jackson-Pratt drain - CorreCt Answers -D.) Jackson-Pratt drain
, A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a radical
mastectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan?
A.) Rest the arm on the affected side onn the bed when the client is sleeping
B.) Instruct the client to keep the affected arm flexed when ambulating
C.) Begin exercises with the client 1 day after the procedure
D.) Maintain the client on bed rest for 2 days after the procedure - CorreCt
Answers -C.) Begin exercises with the client 1 day after the procedure
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following an open radical
prostatectomy. The client is going home with an indwelling urinary
catheter. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A.) "I will be able to take a tub bath in 1 week."
B.) "I will change the catheter drainage bag once each week."
C.) "I will use suppositories to prevent constipation."
D.) "I will regain my bladder control once the catheter is removed." -
CorreCt Answers -B.) "I will change the catheter drainage bag once each
week."
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a urinary
diversion to treat bladder cancer. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?