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Skin Cancer Practice Questions and Answers
and Graded
The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion class to high
school seniors. Which information regarding self-care should be included
when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent skin cancer
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Correct Answer
C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the nurse to check her
back because "it itches all the time in that one spot". When the nurse
assesses the clients back, the nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with
some scabbed over areas surrounding the lesion. Which action should the
nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion
Correct Answer
B
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The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic. Which client
should be assessed first?
A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is ready to go
home
Correct Answer
A
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Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan
Correct Answer
D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma
removed. Which discharge instruction should the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
D. Demonstrate care of the surgical site
1
Skin Cancer Practice Questions and Answers
and Graded
The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion class to high
school seniors. Which information regarding self-care should be included
when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent skin cancer
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Exampromax - Stuvia US
Correct Answer
C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the nurse to check her
back because "it itches all the time in that one spot". When the nurse
assesses the clients back, the nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with
some scabbed over areas surrounding the lesion. Which action should the
nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion
Correct Answer
B
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The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic. Which client
should be assessed first?
A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is ready to go
home
Correct Answer
A
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Exampromax - Stuvia US
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan
Correct Answer
D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma
removed. Which discharge instruction should the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
D. Demonstrate care of the surgical site
