Oncology NCLEX practice questions & Expertly
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Terms in this set (30)
1. A male client has an 1.Answer D. Dysplasia refers to an alteration in the size, shape,
abnormal result on a and organization of differentiated cells. The presence of
completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't resemble
Papanicolaou test. After
cells of the tissues of their origin is called anaplasia. An
admitting, he read his chart increase in the number of normal cells in a normal
while the nurse was out of arrangement in a tissue or an organ is called hyperplasia.
the room, the client asks Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by another
in tissues where the second type normally isn't found is called
what dysplasia means.
metaplasia.
Which definition should the
nurse provide?
Presence of tumor cells that
don't resemble cells of the
tissues of their originormal
cells in a normal arrangement
in a tissue or an
organReplacement of onetype
of fully differentiated cell by
another in tissues where the
second type normally isn't
found
a. Alteration in the
size,shape, and organization
of differentiated cells
,2. For a female client with 2.Answer A. Verbalizing feelings is the client's first step in
newly diagnosed cancer, the coping with the situational crisis. It also helps the health care
team gain insight into the client's feelings, helping guide
nurse formulates a nursing
psychosocial care. Option B is inappropriate because
diagnosis of Anxiety related suppressing speculation may prevent the client from coming
to the threat of death to terms with the crisis and planning accordingly. Option C is
secondary to cancer undesirable because some methods of reducing tension, such
as illicit drug or alcohol use, may prevent the client from
diagnosis. Which expected
coming to terms with the threat of death as well as cause
outcome would be
physiologic harm. Option D isn't appropriate because seeking
appropriate for this client? information can help a client with cancer gain a sense of
control over the crisis.
a. "Client
verbalizesfeelings of anxiety."
b. "Client doesn't guess
atprognosis."
c. "Client uses
anyeffective method to
reduce tension."
d. "Client stops
seekinginformation."
, 3. A male client with a 3.Answer C. A client with a cerebellar brain tumor may
cerebellar brain tumor is suffer injury from impaired balance as well as disturbed gait
and incoordination. Visual field deficits, difficulty
admitted to an acute care
swallowing, and psychomotor seizures may result from
facility. The nurse formulates a dysfunction of the pituitary gland, pons, occipital lobe,
nursing diagnosis of Risk for parietal lobe, or temporal lobe — not from a cerebellar
injury. Which "related-to" brain tumor. Difficulty swallowing suggests medullary
dysfunction. Psychomotor seizures suggest temporal lobe
phrase should the nurse add
dysfunction.
to complete the nursing
diagnosis statement?
a. Related to visual
fielddeficits
b. Related to
difficultyswallowing
c. Related to
impairedbalance
d. Related to
psychomotor
seizures
4.Answer C. Radiation therapy may cause fatigue, skin
4. A female client with toxicities, and anorexia regardless of the treatment site. Hair
cancer is scheduled for loss, stomatitis, and vomiting are sitespecific, not
radiation therapy. The nurse generalized, adverse effects of radiation therapy.
knows that radiation at any
treatment site may cause a
certain adverse effect.
Therefore, the nurse should
prepare the client to expect:
a. hair loss.
b. stomatitis.
c. fatigue.
d. vomiting.
Verified Answers, .
Terms in this set (30)
1. A male client has an 1.Answer D. Dysplasia refers to an alteration in the size, shape,
abnormal result on a and organization of differentiated cells. The presence of
completely undifferentiated tumor cells that don't resemble
Papanicolaou test. After
cells of the tissues of their origin is called anaplasia. An
admitting, he read his chart increase in the number of normal cells in a normal
while the nurse was out of arrangement in a tissue or an organ is called hyperplasia.
the room, the client asks Replacement of one type of fully differentiated cell by another
in tissues where the second type normally isn't found is called
what dysplasia means.
metaplasia.
Which definition should the
nurse provide?
Presence of tumor cells that
don't resemble cells of the
tissues of their originormal
cells in a normal arrangement
in a tissue or an
organReplacement of onetype
of fully differentiated cell by
another in tissues where the
second type normally isn't
found
a. Alteration in the
size,shape, and organization
of differentiated cells
,2. For a female client with 2.Answer A. Verbalizing feelings is the client's first step in
newly diagnosed cancer, the coping with the situational crisis. It also helps the health care
team gain insight into the client's feelings, helping guide
nurse formulates a nursing
psychosocial care. Option B is inappropriate because
diagnosis of Anxiety related suppressing speculation may prevent the client from coming
to the threat of death to terms with the crisis and planning accordingly. Option C is
secondary to cancer undesirable because some methods of reducing tension, such
as illicit drug or alcohol use, may prevent the client from
diagnosis. Which expected
coming to terms with the threat of death as well as cause
outcome would be
physiologic harm. Option D isn't appropriate because seeking
appropriate for this client? information can help a client with cancer gain a sense of
control over the crisis.
a. "Client
verbalizesfeelings of anxiety."
b. "Client doesn't guess
atprognosis."
c. "Client uses
anyeffective method to
reduce tension."
d. "Client stops
seekinginformation."
, 3. A male client with a 3.Answer C. A client with a cerebellar brain tumor may
cerebellar brain tumor is suffer injury from impaired balance as well as disturbed gait
and incoordination. Visual field deficits, difficulty
admitted to an acute care
swallowing, and psychomotor seizures may result from
facility. The nurse formulates a dysfunction of the pituitary gland, pons, occipital lobe,
nursing diagnosis of Risk for parietal lobe, or temporal lobe — not from a cerebellar
injury. Which "related-to" brain tumor. Difficulty swallowing suggests medullary
dysfunction. Psychomotor seizures suggest temporal lobe
phrase should the nurse add
dysfunction.
to complete the nursing
diagnosis statement?
a. Related to visual
fielddeficits
b. Related to
difficultyswallowing
c. Related to
impairedbalance
d. Related to
psychomotor
seizures
4.Answer C. Radiation therapy may cause fatigue, skin
4. A female client with toxicities, and anorexia regardless of the treatment site. Hair
cancer is scheduled for loss, stomatitis, and vomiting are sitespecific, not
radiation therapy. The nurse generalized, adverse effects of radiation therapy.
knows that radiation at any
treatment site may cause a
certain adverse effect.
Therefore, the nurse should
prepare the client to expect:
a. hair loss.
b. stomatitis.
c. fatigue.
d. vomiting.
