Cancer (NUR 112) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

Cancer (NUR 112) Exam Questions With
Complete Solutions

Anemia Correct Answers low hemoglobin and
hematocrit count

Anemia interventions Correct Answers -rest
periods
-cluster care
-elevate HOB
-supplemnet with O2
-dietary changes
-assess mental status
-blood transfusion
-iron supplement
-erythopoietin injection

Anorexia may be caused from loss of appetite due
to Correct Answers anemia, pain, bitter tasting
foods. Offer small meals that are high in
calories/protein and candy/ice chips to help with
bitter taste.

Avoid commercial mouthwash due to the Correct
Answers alcohol content

Avoid what kinds of foods? Correct Answers Hot,
spicy, citrus

, Baseline information includes Correct Answers -
height
-weight
-ADLs
-physical assessment
-nutrition

Cancer develops when genes in a normal cell
become Correct Answers damaged or lost
(mutation).

Cancer treatment options include Correct Answers
-Combination therapy
-Cure (eradicate)
-Controlling the disease
-Palliative

Change __________ after treatment Correct
Answers gloves

Check IV sites frequently and look for signs of
Correct Answers Phlebitis and extravasation

Combination therapy requires ____________ drugs to
__________ drug resistance, ___________ tumoricidal
effects, and lower ___________ ___________. Correct
Answers 2+, lower, enhance, drug toxicity

Erythropoietin injections stimulate what organ?
What does it promote? Correct Answers Kidneys.