Solutions
A confused patient recently began an antidiuretic, what actions
should the nurse take? Correct Answer Offer water
frequently, monitor mucous membranes.
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
The patient's meal tray was just delivered. What foods would the
nurse remove from the tray?
1.Roast beef with gravy
2.Salad with ranch dressing
3.Steamed vegetables
4.Chocolate cake Correct Answer Salad with ranch dressing
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
What lab test would the nurse evaluate to determine if there is
concern for spontaneous bleeding?
1.White blood cell count
2.Hemoglobin
3.Basophil count
4.Platelet count Correct Answer Platelet count
A patient is receiving chemo, which lab result would mean the
patient should be put on neutropenic precautions? Correct
Answer WBC
Acute toxicity Correct Answer Occurs during or immediately
after chemo administration. Usually anaphylactic or
hypersensitivity reaction. Nausea, vomiting, and heart
dysrhythmias are anticipated.
, Adverse affects of chemo/radiation? Correct Answer Nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, skin breakdown, reproductive
dysfunction, nephrotoxicity, neuropathy, anemia
Anatomical site classifications of cancer Correct Answer
Carcinoma-skin, glands, mucous membranes.
Sarcoma-muscle, connective tissue, bone, and fat.
Lymphoma/leukemia-Originate in blood.
Are all side effects of chemo instant? Correct Answer No, can
be latent for a few days to a week
Breast cancer screening guidelines Correct Answer Consistent
monthly self breast exams starting at age 20.
Age 45-54-annual mammograms.
Age 55 and older, mammograms every 2 years.
Cancer Grading Correct Answer Grade I-cells differ slightly
from normal cells are are well differentiated.
Grade II-cells are more abnormal and are moderately
differentiated.
Grade III-cells are very abnormal and are poorly differentiated.