NURS 205 ONCOLOGY EXAM SCRIPT
FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Which measures should the RN teach a client about protecting the
skin btwn radiation tx (select all that apply)?
A. Handle the area gently
B. Avoid irritation w/ soap and water
C. Use a heating pad every day on the area
D. Wear loose fitting clothes. Answer: A. Handle the area gently
B. Avoid irritation w/ soap and water
D. Wear loose fitting clothes
◉neuropathy. Answer: gabapentin
pregabalin
,recognize that neuropathy has a high risk for injury, or pt may not
sense injuries
-wear well fitting shoes, check feet for injury
◉ototoxicity. Answer: assess hearing and cranial nerve 8 (balance)
-at risk for falls
◉pulmonary fibrosis, SOB. Answer: assess lung sounds (crackles,
wheezing)
watch for ARDS
◉cardiomyopathy. Answer: assess rate/rhythm
signs of CHF
◉anemia. Answer: affects Hgb, Hct, RBC
drugs: *Epoetin alfa (epogen), injection that stimulates RBC growth,
often given to diabetics*
watch for bleeding and hemorrhagic shock
, ◉thrombocytopenia. Answer: low platelet count
monitor for bleeding/bruising
tx: stop antiplatelet therapy like aspirin and clopidogrel (plavix)
-might need platelet transfusion if it's severe
◉leukopenia. Answer: low WBC count
look at WBC count and neutrophil count
at risk for infection
neutropenic precautions
-no fresh fruits/vegetables, no flowers
drug: *Filgrastim (neupogen): injection that stimulates neutrophils
(WBCs) to help them fight infection*
◉nausea/vomting. Answer: ondansetron (zofran)
FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Which measures should the RN teach a client about protecting the
skin btwn radiation tx (select all that apply)?
A. Handle the area gently
B. Avoid irritation w/ soap and water
C. Use a heating pad every day on the area
D. Wear loose fitting clothes. Answer: A. Handle the area gently
B. Avoid irritation w/ soap and water
D. Wear loose fitting clothes
◉neuropathy. Answer: gabapentin
pregabalin
,recognize that neuropathy has a high risk for injury, or pt may not
sense injuries
-wear well fitting shoes, check feet for injury
◉ototoxicity. Answer: assess hearing and cranial nerve 8 (balance)
-at risk for falls
◉pulmonary fibrosis, SOB. Answer: assess lung sounds (crackles,
wheezing)
watch for ARDS
◉cardiomyopathy. Answer: assess rate/rhythm
signs of CHF
◉anemia. Answer: affects Hgb, Hct, RBC
drugs: *Epoetin alfa (epogen), injection that stimulates RBC growth,
often given to diabetics*
watch for bleeding and hemorrhagic shock
, ◉thrombocytopenia. Answer: low platelet count
monitor for bleeding/bruising
tx: stop antiplatelet therapy like aspirin and clopidogrel (plavix)
-might need platelet transfusion if it's severe
◉leukopenia. Answer: low WBC count
look at WBC count and neutrophil count
at risk for infection
neutropenic precautions
-no fresh fruits/vegetables, no flowers
drug: *Filgrastim (neupogen): injection that stimulates neutrophils
(WBCs) to help them fight infection*
◉nausea/vomting. Answer: ondansetron (zofran)
