Evolve - Cancer Treatment and Care
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing severe side effects of chemotherapy. On
examination, the nurse notices stomatitis. Which interventions should the nurse
perform to relieve stomatitis? - ANSWER✔✔-Apply topical anesthetics.
Encourage nutritional supplements.
Discourage the use of oral irritants like tobacco.
Previous administrations of chemotherapy agents to a cancer patient have resulted in
diarrhea. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER✔✔-A
bland, low-fiber diet
A nurse caring for a patient with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy has developed
alopecia and is noticeably upset. Which nursing actions are appropriate for this patient?
- ANSWER✔✔-Suggest the patient use scarves and wigs.
,Suggest the patient cut long hair before therapy.
Instruct the patient to avoid the use of hair dryers.
The nurse caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy finds that the patient has a
low white blood cell (WBC) count. Which is an appropriate intervention? -
ANSWER✔✔-Administer white blood cell growth factors.
A patient with cancer of the esophagus presents with weight gain without edema,
anorexia, and oliguria. Which nursing measures would help to relieve the patient's
symptoms - ANSWER✔✔-Administer furosemide.
Administer 0.9% saline solution.
Administer 3% sodium chloride solution.
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has been newly diagnosed
with testicular cancer. When considering the goal of curing cancer, the treatment is
based on which of these principles? - ANSWER✔✔-Therapy will include a combination
of treatment modalities.
, A nurse is caring for a patient undergoing brachytherapy for prostate cancer. What
actions should the nurse take to protect his or herself from radiation hazards? -
ANSWER✔✔-Use shielding when providing any care to the patient.
Organize care to limit the time spent in direct contact with the patient.
Limit close proximity to the patient to only those care tasks that must be performed
near the source.
A nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who is being treated with
chemotherapy. The patient reports anorexia. How should the nurse ensure an adequate
nutritional status of the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-Weigh the patient regularly.
Provide nutritional supplements.
Provide high-calorie, high-protein food.
Manage nausea and vomiting if present.
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing severe side effects of chemotherapy. On
examination, the nurse notices stomatitis. Which interventions should the nurse
perform to relieve stomatitis? - ANSWER✔✔-Apply topical anesthetics.
Encourage nutritional supplements.
Discourage the use of oral irritants like tobacco.
Previous administrations of chemotherapy agents to a cancer patient have resulted in
diarrhea. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER✔✔-A
bland, low-fiber diet
A nurse caring for a patient with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy has developed
alopecia and is noticeably upset. Which nursing actions are appropriate for this patient?
- ANSWER✔✔-Suggest the patient use scarves and wigs.
,Suggest the patient cut long hair before therapy.
Instruct the patient to avoid the use of hair dryers.
The nurse caring for a patient undergoing chemotherapy finds that the patient has a
low white blood cell (WBC) count. Which is an appropriate intervention? -
ANSWER✔✔-Administer white blood cell growth factors.
A patient with cancer of the esophagus presents with weight gain without edema,
anorexia, and oliguria. Which nursing measures would help to relieve the patient's
symptoms - ANSWER✔✔-Administer furosemide.
Administer 0.9% saline solution.
Administer 3% sodium chloride solution.
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has been newly diagnosed
with testicular cancer. When considering the goal of curing cancer, the treatment is
based on which of these principles? - ANSWER✔✔-Therapy will include a combination
of treatment modalities.
, A nurse is caring for a patient undergoing brachytherapy for prostate cancer. What
actions should the nurse take to protect his or herself from radiation hazards? -
ANSWER✔✔-Use shielding when providing any care to the patient.
Organize care to limit the time spent in direct contact with the patient.
Limit close proximity to the patient to only those care tasks that must be performed
near the source.
A nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who is being treated with
chemotherapy. The patient reports anorexia. How should the nurse ensure an adequate
nutritional status of the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-Weigh the patient regularly.
Provide nutritional supplements.
Provide high-calorie, high-protein food.
Manage nausea and vomiting if present.
