NUR 315 - Exam 5 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following represents a strategy for primary prevention of breast cancer?
A. Request BRCA genetic testing
B. Eat a healthy diet and maintain a normal body mass index
C. Practice monthly self-examination of breasts
D. Schedule a screening mammogram at age 45 - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Mutation of the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes shows evidence of which inheritance pattern?
A. X-linked recessive
B. Autosomal recessive
C. Autosomal dominant
D. Chromosomal translocation - CORRECT ANSWER - C
Which of the following statements most accurately explains the rationale for chemotherapy for
clients being treated for breast cancer?
A. Chemotherapy may be used to eradicate the breast tumor, avoiding the need for disfiguring
surgery
,B. Chemotherapy may be indicated after surgery and radiation to attack cancer cells that may
have spread to other areas of the body
C. Chemotherapy is only used for advanced stages of cancer for older clients who cannot tolerate
the surgical procedure
D. Chemotherapy avoids the skin damage associated with radiation - CORRECT
ANSWER - B
A woman who has chronic lymphedema after a mastectomy will be treated with which
treatment?
A. phlebotomy to remove fluid
B. immobilization of the arm in a sling
C. a compression bandage, sleeve or glove
D. diuretics to reduce fluid accumulation - CORRECT ANSWER - C
what do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in women in the US?
A. lung
B. breast
C. ovarian
D. leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER - B
,What do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in men in the US?
A. prostate
B. lung
C. testicular
D. colon - CORRECT ANSWER - A
Which behavior has strong evidence to prevent cancer?
A. avoidance of tobacco products
B. weight loss if overweight
C. limiting alcohol consumption
D. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - D
Which of the following items represent primary cancer prevention?
A. Avoiding the sun
B. Mammogram
C. Prostate specific antigen testing
, D. Losing weight if overweight
E. Avoid smoking and second hand smoke
F. Pap test screening - CORRECT ANSWER - ADE
Primary prevention for breast, colon, prostate and other cancers
A. achieving a maintaining healthy BMI
B. Mammograms on recommended schedule for age
C. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables
D. Colonoscopy after age 50 and at regular intervals according to recommended schedule
E. Prostate specific antigen testing
F. Wearing a hat and sunscreen outdoors
G. HPV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER - A
Secondary prevention for breast cancer
A. achieving a maintaining healthy BMI
B. Mammograms on recommended schedule for age
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following represents a strategy for primary prevention of breast cancer?
A. Request BRCA genetic testing
B. Eat a healthy diet and maintain a normal body mass index
C. Practice monthly self-examination of breasts
D. Schedule a screening mammogram at age 45 - CORRECT ANSWER - B
Mutation of the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes shows evidence of which inheritance pattern?
A. X-linked recessive
B. Autosomal recessive
C. Autosomal dominant
D. Chromosomal translocation - CORRECT ANSWER - C
Which of the following statements most accurately explains the rationale for chemotherapy for
clients being treated for breast cancer?
A. Chemotherapy may be used to eradicate the breast tumor, avoiding the need for disfiguring
surgery
,B. Chemotherapy may be indicated after surgery and radiation to attack cancer cells that may
have spread to other areas of the body
C. Chemotherapy is only used for advanced stages of cancer for older clients who cannot tolerate
the surgical procedure
D. Chemotherapy avoids the skin damage associated with radiation - CORRECT
ANSWER - B
A woman who has chronic lymphedema after a mastectomy will be treated with which
treatment?
A. phlebotomy to remove fluid
B. immobilization of the arm in a sling
C. a compression bandage, sleeve or glove
D. diuretics to reduce fluid accumulation - CORRECT ANSWER - C
what do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in women in the US?
A. lung
B. breast
C. ovarian
D. leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER - B
,What do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in men in the US?
A. prostate
B. lung
C. testicular
D. colon - CORRECT ANSWER - A
Which behavior has strong evidence to prevent cancer?
A. avoidance of tobacco products
B. weight loss if overweight
C. limiting alcohol consumption
D. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - D
Which of the following items represent primary cancer prevention?
A. Avoiding the sun
B. Mammogram
C. Prostate specific antigen testing
, D. Losing weight if overweight
E. Avoid smoking and second hand smoke
F. Pap test screening - CORRECT ANSWER - ADE
Primary prevention for breast, colon, prostate and other cancers
A. achieving a maintaining healthy BMI
B. Mammograms on recommended schedule for age
C. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables
D. Colonoscopy after age 50 and at regular intervals according to recommended schedule
E. Prostate specific antigen testing
F. Wearing a hat and sunscreen outdoors
G. HPV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER - A
Secondary prevention for breast cancer
A. achieving a maintaining healthy BMI
B. Mammograms on recommended schedule for age
