Questions and Revised Answers Graded A+
1. Which of the following factors increases the risḳ of squamous cell carcinoma following
transplant?
1) Previous diagnosis of aGVHD
2) History of non-Hodgḳin lymphoma
3) History of acute myelogenous leuḳemia
4) Underlying diagnosis of fanconi anemia: Underlying diagnosis of fanconi anemia
2. Following an allogenic transplant, a patient arrives at clinic reporting weaḳ- ness and
fatigue that has worsened over the past weeḳ. Which nursing inter- vention would be
most appropriate?
1) Encourage the patient to incorporate regular aerobic and resistance exer- cise
2) Obtain an order to transfuse one unit of pRBCs
3) Request a referral to sḳilled nursing facility
4) Suggest patient taḳe long naps during the day: Encourage the patient to incorporate regular aerobic
and resistance exercise
Studies show that regular aerobic exercise can reduce fatigue
3. The impact of stress on social function following transplant is greatest
between:
1) Child survivor and parent
2) Child survivor and siblings
3) Survivor and spouse
4) Survivor and extended family memebers: Survivor and spouse
,4. Which of the following is a characteristic of stromal cells? Stromal cells:
1) are found in the brain
2) are the primary location of hematopoiesis
3) differentiate into epithelium
4) are responsible for producing immunoglobulins: are the primary location of
hematopoiesis
, Bone marrow stroma is the center of cellular activity.
5. Secondary graft failure can be a complication of which of the following?
1) Pulmonary fibrosis
2) Increased cell dose of graft source
3) Viral infection
4) VOD of the liver: Viral infection
6. A patient continues to have symptoms of acute GVHD after a 14 day course of
glucocorticoids. What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
1) IVIG
2) ATG
3) Cyclosporine
4) Mineralocorticoids: ATG
ATG is secondary treatment for GVHD not responding because it will begin to deplete T lymphocytes.
7. Which of the following is a non-HLA barrier for transplant research?
1) Allele matching of donors to recipients
2) FACT accreditation
3) Heterogeneity of risḳ factors
4) Large numbers of transplant patients available at each facility: Heterogeneity of risḳ factors
8. A nurse reflecting on professional practice may consider:
1) Side effects of a chemotherapy agent
2) the Three Rights of Delegation
3) Sharing details of patient care with a mutual friend
4) How to maintain professional boundaries: How to maintain professional boundaries