Oncology NCLEX Practice
Questions 2026/2027 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
1. A male client has an abnormal result on a Papanicolaou test. After
admitting, he read his chart while the nurse was out of the room, the
client asks what dysplasia means. Which definition should the nurse
provide?
a. Presence of completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't
resemble cells of the tissues of their origin
b. Increase in the number of normal cells in a normal arrangement in a
tissue or an organ
,c. Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by another in
tissues where the second type normally isn't found
d. Alteration in the size, shape, and organization of differentiated cells -
ANSWER ✔✔1.Answer D. Dysplasia refers to an alteration in the
size, shape, and organization of differentiated cells. The presence of
completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't resemble cells of the
tissues of their origin is called anaplasia. An increase in the number of
normal cells in a normal arrangement in a tissue or an organ is called
hyperplasia. Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by
another in tissues where the second type normally isn't found is called
metaplasia.
2. For a female client with newly diagnosed cancer, the nurse formulates
a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety related to the threat of death secondary to
cancer diagnosis. Which expected outcome would be appropriate for this
client?
a. "Client verbalizes feelings of anxiety."
b. "Client doesn't guess at prognosis."
c. "Client uses any effective method to reduce tension."
, d. "Client stops seeking information." - ANSWER ✔✔2.Answer A.
Verbalizing feelings is the client's first step in coping with the situational
crisis. It also helps the health care team gain insight into the client's
feelings, helping guide psychosocial care. Option B is inappropriate
because suppressing speculation may prevent the client from coming to
terms with the crisis and planning accordingly. Option C is undesirable
because some methods of reducing tension, such as illicit drug or
alcohol use, may prevent the client from coming to terms with the threat
of death as well as cause physiologic harm. Option D isn't appropriate
because seeking information can help a client with cancer gain a sense
of control over the crisis.
3. A male client with a cerebellar brain tumor is admitted to an acute care
facility. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury.
Which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add to complete the nursing
diagnosis statement?
a. Related to visual field deficits
b. Related to difficulty swallowing
c. Related to impaired balance
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Questions 2026/2027 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
1. A male client has an abnormal result on a Papanicolaou test. After
admitting, he read his chart while the nurse was out of the room, the
client asks what dysplasia means. Which definition should the nurse
provide?
a. Presence of completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't
resemble cells of the tissues of their origin
b. Increase in the number of normal cells in a normal arrangement in a
tissue or an organ
,c. Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by another in
tissues where the second type normally isn't found
d. Alteration in the size, shape, and organization of differentiated cells -
ANSWER ✔✔1.Answer D. Dysplasia refers to an alteration in the
size, shape, and organization of differentiated cells. The presence of
completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't resemble cells of the
tissues of their origin is called anaplasia. An increase in the number of
normal cells in a normal arrangement in a tissue or an organ is called
hyperplasia. Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by
another in tissues where the second type normally isn't found is called
metaplasia.
2. For a female client with newly diagnosed cancer, the nurse formulates
a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety related to the threat of death secondary to
cancer diagnosis. Which expected outcome would be appropriate for this
client?
a. "Client verbalizes feelings of anxiety."
b. "Client doesn't guess at prognosis."
c. "Client uses any effective method to reduce tension."
, d. "Client stops seeking information." - ANSWER ✔✔2.Answer A.
Verbalizing feelings is the client's first step in coping with the situational
crisis. It also helps the health care team gain insight into the client's
feelings, helping guide psychosocial care. Option B is inappropriate
because suppressing speculation may prevent the client from coming to
terms with the crisis and planning accordingly. Option C is undesirable
because some methods of reducing tension, such as illicit drug or
alcohol use, may prevent the client from coming to terms with the threat
of death as well as cause physiologic harm. Option D isn't appropriate
because seeking information can help a client with cancer gain a sense
of control over the crisis.
3. A male client with a cerebellar brain tumor is admitted to an acute care
facility. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury.
Which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add to complete the nursing
diagnosis statement?
a. Related to visual field deficits
b. Related to difficulty swallowing
c. Related to impaired balance
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