Nursing- Saunders- Oncology Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
The health education nurse reinforces instructions to a group of clients regarding
measures that will assist in preventing skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse
reinforce to the client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Use sunscreen when
participating in outdoor activities.
Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in the sun.
Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may be suspicious.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for the client with multiple
myeloma. Which is a priority nursing intervention for this client? - ANSWER✔✔-
Encouraging fluids
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health-promotion program to community
members regarding testicular cancer. The nurse determines the need for further
,teaching if a community member states that which is a sign/symptom of testicular
cancer? - ANSWER✔✔-Alopecia
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received
a regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory finding would provide information
about the massive cell destruction that occurs with the chemotherapy? - ANSWER✔✔-
Increased uric acid level
The client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. The nurse
monitors the client knowing that which is the most likely side/adverse effect of the
external radiation? - ANSWER✔✔-Sore throat
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client receiving external radiation therapy. The
nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states an intention to
take which action? - ANSWER✔✔-Apply pressure on the radiated area to prevent
bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation implant. The nurse should
observe which principle? - ANSWER✔✔-Pregnant women are not allowed into the
client's room.
The nurse provides skin care instructions to the client who is receiving external
radiation therapy. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
- ANSWER✔✔-"I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
, The client is hospitalized for the insertion of an internal cervical radiation implant.
While giving care, the nurse finds the radiation implant in the bed. Which is the
immediate nursing action? - ANSWER✔✔-Pick up the implant with long-handled
forceps and place into a lead container.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for a client who is experiencing
hematological toxicity as a result of chemotherapy. The nurse should suggest including
which in the plan of care? - ANSWER✔✔-Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the
diet
The client with carcinoma of the lung develops the syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as a complication of the cancer. The nurse anticipates
that which may be prescribed to treat this complication? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER✔✔-Radiation
Chemotherapy
Serum sodium blood levels
Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
2025 Questions and Answers
The health education nurse reinforces instructions to a group of clients regarding
measures that will assist in preventing skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse
reinforce to the client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Use sunscreen when
participating in outdoor activities.
Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in the sun.
Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may be suspicious.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for the client with multiple
myeloma. Which is a priority nursing intervention for this client? - ANSWER✔✔-
Encouraging fluids
The nurse is assisting with conducting a health-promotion program to community
members regarding testicular cancer. The nurse determines the need for further
,teaching if a community member states that which is a sign/symptom of testicular
cancer? - ANSWER✔✔-Alopecia
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received
a regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory finding would provide information
about the massive cell destruction that occurs with the chemotherapy? - ANSWER✔✔-
Increased uric acid level
The client is receiving external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. The nurse
monitors the client knowing that which is the most likely side/adverse effect of the
external radiation? - ANSWER✔✔-Sore throat
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client receiving external radiation therapy. The
nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states an intention to
take which action? - ANSWER✔✔-Apply pressure on the radiated area to prevent
bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation implant. The nurse should
observe which principle? - ANSWER✔✔-Pregnant women are not allowed into the
client's room.
The nurse provides skin care instructions to the client who is receiving external
radiation therapy. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
- ANSWER✔✔-"I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
, The client is hospitalized for the insertion of an internal cervical radiation implant.
While giving care, the nurse finds the radiation implant in the bed. Which is the
immediate nursing action? - ANSWER✔✔-Pick up the implant with long-handled
forceps and place into a lead container.
The nurse is assisting with developing a plan of care for a client who is experiencing
hematological toxicity as a result of chemotherapy. The nurse should suggest including
which in the plan of care? - ANSWER✔✔-Restricting fresh fruits and vegetables in the
diet
The client with carcinoma of the lung develops the syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as a complication of the cancer. The nurse anticipates
that which may be prescribed to treat this complication? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER✔✔-Radiation
Chemotherapy
Serum sodium blood levels
Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
