3S ONCOLOGY CHEMO CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPLOAD 2024/2025 ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+
FOR PASS
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid
tumor, it is called what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the
cancer in any phase of the cell cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - CORRECT
ANSWERS M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Schedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after
therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education
for the patient include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per
day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients
when they go home after completing chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexual relations
are often allowed as long as special precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy
treatments. your best response is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal contact and hugging and
kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do
you teach them about caring for the site when they get home? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply
a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
, 3S ONCOLOGY CHEMO CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPLOAD 2024/2025 ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+
FOR PASS
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gowns should be worn while
administering chemotherapy by IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if
giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of
time to maintain hazardous drug precautions? - CORRECT ANSWERS 48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent
patient with chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be
done with the gown? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste
container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving
chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Employee has the responsibility to notify employer of
pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following routes of
administration? SATA - CORRECT ANSWERS Select all answers.
When caring for the patient who is receiving chemotherapy, you notice a puddle of urine
beneath the foley bag on the floor. What should be your first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Remove unnecessary people from the area
Which of the following may be included in a medical surveillance program? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Administer periodic questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of PPE, and
adverse events
AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPLOAD 2024/2025 ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+
FOR PASS
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid
tumor, it is called what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the
cancer in any phase of the cell cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - CORRECT
ANSWERS M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Schedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after
therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education
for the patient include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per
day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients
when they go home after completing chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexual relations
are often allowed as long as special precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy
treatments. your best response is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal contact and hugging and
kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do
you teach them about caring for the site when they get home? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply
a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
, 3S ONCOLOGY CHEMO CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPLOAD 2024/2025 ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+
FOR PASS
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gowns should be worn while
administering chemotherapy by IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if
giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of
time to maintain hazardous drug precautions? - CORRECT ANSWERS 48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent
patient with chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be
done with the gown? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste
container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving
chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Employee has the responsibility to notify employer of
pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following routes of
administration? SATA - CORRECT ANSWERS Select all answers.
When caring for the patient who is receiving chemotherapy, you notice a puddle of urine
beneath the foley bag on the floor. What should be your first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Remove unnecessary people from the area
Which of the following may be included in a medical surveillance program? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Administer periodic questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of PPE, and
adverse events
