MARK KLIMEK BLUE BOOK PART 2
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Vegetables highest in Na are ______..
Answer: Canned vegetables
◍ What is the #1 difference between sealed & unsealed radiation?.
Answer: Both are internal forms of radiotherapy however, in sealed, a solid
object is placed in a body cavity; in unsealed a radioactive substance is
injected in liquid form into a vein
◍ What are the 3 principles the nurse uses to protect self when caring for a
client with a sealed radioactive implant?.
Answer: Time, distance, shielding
◍ The fruit food that is highest in Na is ______..
Answer: Tomato sauce
◍ As a rule, fresh meats are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, canned meats are _______ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ What is another name for external radiation therapy?.
Answer: Beam or X-rays
◍ As a rule, smoked foods are _______ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ What is the difference between external radiation treatment and internal
radiation treatment?.
Answer: In external the tumor is bombarded with x-rays & nothing is placed
, in the body; in internal there is some radioactive substance introduced into
the body
◍ Of sealed internal, unsealed internal, and external radiation treatment, which
is MOST dangerous for the nurse?.
Answer: Sealed internal, unsealed internal and external radiation treatment
is of no danger to the nurse unless the nurse is in the radiation treatment
room during the treatment.
◍ As a rule, fruits are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, vegetables are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, which are higher in sodium...vegetables or fruits?.
Answer: Vegetables
◍ Should pregnant nurses care for patient receiving sealed internal
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Never. (Lawsuit time!)
◍ Should pregnant nurses care for a patient receiving unsealed internal
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Maybe, as long as they don't contact body secretions.
◍ As a rule, which are higher in sugars...vegetables or fruits?.
Answer: Fruits
◍ As a rule, breads/cereals are _____ in Na..
Answer: Moderately high
◍ As a rule, processed meats and cheese are ________ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ Margarine is much lower in Na than butter. (T/F).
Answer: False, it is the same
◍ What skin products should the patient receiving external radiotherapy
, AVOID?.
Answer: No ointments with metals like zinc oxide, no talcum powder
◍ Describe the hygiene measures the you teach the patient receiving external
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Use plain water only, no soaps, pat dry, can use cornstarch for itch
◍ An NG tube is inserted into the _____via the ______..
Answer: Stomach, nares
◍ What are the major side effects of radiotherapy?.
Answer: Pruritis, erythema, burning, sloughing of skin, anorexia, nausea &
vomiting, diarrhea, bone marrow depression
◍ When the patient is receiving radioactive iodine what precautions is/are
most important?.
Answer: Wear gloves while in possible contact with urine, special
precautions taken to dispose of the urine.
◍ Rape is a crime of passion. (T/F).
Answer: False, it is a violent act
◍ Most rapes occur involving two people of different races. (T/F).
Answer: False, usually the same race
◍ You can feed a client through a NG tube. (T/F).
Answer: True
◍ When a NG tube is being used for decompression what is happening?.
Answer: The stomach is being emptied of its contents by suction.
◍ When must psychological care of the rape victim begin?.
Answer: In the emergency room
◍ NG tubes are used to pump the stomach of drug overdose clients. (T/F).
Answer: True
◍ What does gavage mean?.
Answer: Feed a client with a tube
, ◍ What does lavage mean?.
Answer: To continuously irrigate the stomach via a NG
◍ name the two phases of rape trauma.
Answer: Disorganization phase, re-organziation phase
◍ Immediately after rape, a woman who is calm and composed is adjusting
well. (T/F).
Answer: False, calmness & a composed attitude are SIGNS of Rape Trauma
syndrome, (calm person is just as disorganized as the crying and upset lady)
◍ When an NG tube is used to stop gastric hemorrhage, it is irrigated with
______ ______..
Answer: Ice tap water
◍ Name the 3 physical symptoms of rape trauma syndrome.
Answer: GI irritability, itching or burning on urination, skeletal muscle
tension* don't forget PAIN
◍ In the long-term reorganization phase the woman is likely to change
______________.
Answer: Residence or/and telephone number
◍ In the long-term re-organization phase the woman has four common fears.
Name them . ..
Answer: 1) Indoors or outdoors (depending on where the rape occurred) 2)
Being alone or in crowds 3) People being behind them 4) Sexual fears
◍ Before evidence from the woman's body can be gathered for rape, ________
______ must be completed..
Answer: consent form
◍ The rape victim requires only a pelvic exam and a head to toe exam is not
done, so the client is not stressed. (T/F)?.
Answer: False, the exam is a very long, invasive headto-toe exam.
◍ During exam, the vaginal speculum is lubricated before it is placed in the
vagina. (T/F)?.
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Vegetables highest in Na are ______..
Answer: Canned vegetables
◍ What is the #1 difference between sealed & unsealed radiation?.
Answer: Both are internal forms of radiotherapy however, in sealed, a solid
object is placed in a body cavity; in unsealed a radioactive substance is
injected in liquid form into a vein
◍ What are the 3 principles the nurse uses to protect self when caring for a
client with a sealed radioactive implant?.
Answer: Time, distance, shielding
◍ The fruit food that is highest in Na is ______..
Answer: Tomato sauce
◍ As a rule, fresh meats are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, canned meats are _______ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ What is another name for external radiation therapy?.
Answer: Beam or X-rays
◍ As a rule, smoked foods are _______ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ What is the difference between external radiation treatment and internal
radiation treatment?.
Answer: In external the tumor is bombarded with x-rays & nothing is placed
, in the body; in internal there is some radioactive substance introduced into
the body
◍ Of sealed internal, unsealed internal, and external radiation treatment, which
is MOST dangerous for the nurse?.
Answer: Sealed internal, unsealed internal and external radiation treatment
is of no danger to the nurse unless the nurse is in the radiation treatment
room during the treatment.
◍ As a rule, fruits are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, vegetables are _______ in Na..
Answer: Low
◍ As a rule, which are higher in sodium...vegetables or fruits?.
Answer: Vegetables
◍ Should pregnant nurses care for patient receiving sealed internal
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Never. (Lawsuit time!)
◍ Should pregnant nurses care for a patient receiving unsealed internal
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Maybe, as long as they don't contact body secretions.
◍ As a rule, which are higher in sugars...vegetables or fruits?.
Answer: Fruits
◍ As a rule, breads/cereals are _____ in Na..
Answer: Moderately high
◍ As a rule, processed meats and cheese are ________ in Na..
Answer: Very high
◍ Margarine is much lower in Na than butter. (T/F).
Answer: False, it is the same
◍ What skin products should the patient receiving external radiotherapy
, AVOID?.
Answer: No ointments with metals like zinc oxide, no talcum powder
◍ Describe the hygiene measures the you teach the patient receiving external
radiotherapy?.
Answer: Use plain water only, no soaps, pat dry, can use cornstarch for itch
◍ An NG tube is inserted into the _____via the ______..
Answer: Stomach, nares
◍ What are the major side effects of radiotherapy?.
Answer: Pruritis, erythema, burning, sloughing of skin, anorexia, nausea &
vomiting, diarrhea, bone marrow depression
◍ When the patient is receiving radioactive iodine what precautions is/are
most important?.
Answer: Wear gloves while in possible contact with urine, special
precautions taken to dispose of the urine.
◍ Rape is a crime of passion. (T/F).
Answer: False, it is a violent act
◍ Most rapes occur involving two people of different races. (T/F).
Answer: False, usually the same race
◍ You can feed a client through a NG tube. (T/F).
Answer: True
◍ When a NG tube is being used for decompression what is happening?.
Answer: The stomach is being emptied of its contents by suction.
◍ When must psychological care of the rape victim begin?.
Answer: In the emergency room
◍ NG tubes are used to pump the stomach of drug overdose clients. (T/F).
Answer: True
◍ What does gavage mean?.
Answer: Feed a client with a tube
, ◍ What does lavage mean?.
Answer: To continuously irrigate the stomach via a NG
◍ name the two phases of rape trauma.
Answer: Disorganization phase, re-organziation phase
◍ Immediately after rape, a woman who is calm and composed is adjusting
well. (T/F).
Answer: False, calmness & a composed attitude are SIGNS of Rape Trauma
syndrome, (calm person is just as disorganized as the crying and upset lady)
◍ When an NG tube is used to stop gastric hemorrhage, it is irrigated with
______ ______..
Answer: Ice tap water
◍ Name the 3 physical symptoms of rape trauma syndrome.
Answer: GI irritability, itching or burning on urination, skeletal muscle
tension* don't forget PAIN
◍ In the long-term reorganization phase the woman is likely to change
______________.
Answer: Residence or/and telephone number
◍ In the long-term re-organization phase the woman has four common fears.
Name them . ..
Answer: 1) Indoors or outdoors (depending on where the rape occurred) 2)
Being alone or in crowds 3) People being behind them 4) Sexual fears
◍ Before evidence from the woman's body can be gathered for rape, ________
______ must be completed..
Answer: consent form
◍ The rape victim requires only a pelvic exam and a head to toe exam is not
done, so the client is not stressed. (T/F)?.
Answer: False, the exam is a very long, invasive headto-toe exam.
◍ During exam, the vaginal speculum is lubricated before it is placed in the
vagina. (T/F)?.
