NURS 480 ONOCOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025
The nurse teaches skin care to a client receiving external radiation therapy. Which
client statement indicates the need for further instruction?
1."I will handle the area gently."
2."I will wear loose-fitting clothing."
3."I will avoid the use of deodorants."
4."I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
4
The nurse is creating a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma and
includes which priority intervention in the plan?
1.Encouraging fluids
2.Providing frequent oral care
3.Coughing and deep breathing
4.Monitoring the red blood cell count
1
,A 67-year-old man is receiving outpatient radiation treatments for carcinoma of the
oropharynx and has developed dysphagia. The nurse develops a teaching plan
regarding dysphagia and includes which interventions in the plan? Select all that
apply.
1.Teach the man to speak slowly.
2.Teach the man to enunciate clearly.
3.Encourage the man to drink only thin liquids.
4.Teach the man to examine his oral mucosa daily.
5.Encourage the man to use artificial saliva to manage dryness.
4, 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple
myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
1.Increased calcium level
2.Increased white blood cells
3.Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
4.Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
1
The nurse has conducted an educational session about risk factors for bladder
cancer with clients in the ambulatory care center. Which statements by the clients
indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
1."Quitting smoking will help to reduce my risk."
2."I have to consider natural alternatives to dye my hair."
,3."Infections of the bladder cannot cause bladder cancer."
4."Chemicals have to enter the bladder directly in order to cause bladder cancer."
5."I have to consult with my primary health care provider about long-term use of
cyclophosphamide medications."
1, 2, 5
The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is receiving external radiation
therapy. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for further
instruction?
1."I will dry affected areas with patting motions."
2."I will wear soft clothing over the affected site."
3."I will use a washcloth to wash the affected area."
4."I need to make sure I carry my purse on the unaffected side."
3
The nurse is monitoring the intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic
medication to treat breast cancer. During the infusion, the client complains of pain
at the insertion site. On inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling
and that the infusion of the medication has slowed in rate. The nurse suspects
extravasation and should take which actions? Select all that apply.
1.Stop the infusion.
2.Prepare to apply ice or heat to the site.
3.Notify the primary health care provider (PHCP).
4.Restart the IV at a distal part of the same vein.
5.Prepare to administer a prescribed antidote into the site. 6.Increase the flow rate
of the solution to flush the skin and subcutaneous tissue
, 1, 2, 3, 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone
treatment of cervical cancer with a radiation (cesium) implant. Which instruction
should the nurse provide to the client?
1.Avoid douching for at least 1 year.
2.Use a vaginal dilator 3 times a week.
3.Sexual activity can be resumed in about 2 months.
4.Bed rest is recommended for at least 1 week after discharge.
2
The community nurse is conducting a health promotion program, and the topic of
the discussion relates to the risk factors for gastric cancer. Which item, if identified
as a risk factor by a client, indicates a need for further discussion?
1.Smoking
2.A low-fat diet
3.Foods containing nitrates
4.A diet of smoked, highly salted, and spiced foods
2
The nurse is admitting a client with laryngeal cancer to the nursing unit. What
should the nurse assess for as the most common risk factor for this type of cancer?
1.Alcohol abuse
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025
The nurse teaches skin care to a client receiving external radiation therapy. Which
client statement indicates the need for further instruction?
1."I will handle the area gently."
2."I will wear loose-fitting clothing."
3."I will avoid the use of deodorants."
4."I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily."
4
The nurse is creating a plan of care for the client with multiple myeloma and
includes which priority intervention in the plan?
1.Encouraging fluids
2.Providing frequent oral care
3.Coughing and deep breathing
4.Monitoring the red blood cell count
1
,A 67-year-old man is receiving outpatient radiation treatments for carcinoma of the
oropharynx and has developed dysphagia. The nurse develops a teaching plan
regarding dysphagia and includes which interventions in the plan? Select all that
apply.
1.Teach the man to speak slowly.
2.Teach the man to enunciate clearly.
3.Encourage the man to drink only thin liquids.
4.Teach the man to examine his oral mucosa daily.
5.Encourage the man to use artificial saliva to manage dryness.
4, 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple
myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
1.Increased calcium level
2.Increased white blood cells
3.Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
4.Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
1
The nurse has conducted an educational session about risk factors for bladder
cancer with clients in the ambulatory care center. Which statements by the clients
indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
1."Quitting smoking will help to reduce my risk."
2."I have to consider natural alternatives to dye my hair."
,3."Infections of the bladder cannot cause bladder cancer."
4."Chemicals have to enter the bladder directly in order to cause bladder cancer."
5."I have to consult with my primary health care provider about long-term use of
cyclophosphamide medications."
1, 2, 5
The nurse is providing instructions to the client who is receiving external radiation
therapy. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for further
instruction?
1."I will dry affected areas with patting motions."
2."I will wear soft clothing over the affected site."
3."I will use a washcloth to wash the affected area."
4."I need to make sure I carry my purse on the unaffected side."
3
The nurse is monitoring the intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic
medication to treat breast cancer. During the infusion, the client complains of pain
at the insertion site. On inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling
and that the infusion of the medication has slowed in rate. The nurse suspects
extravasation and should take which actions? Select all that apply.
1.Stop the infusion.
2.Prepare to apply ice or heat to the site.
3.Notify the primary health care provider (PHCP).
4.Restart the IV at a distal part of the same vein.
5.Prepare to administer a prescribed antidote into the site. 6.Increase the flow rate
of the solution to flush the skin and subcutaneous tissue
, 1, 2, 3, 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone
treatment of cervical cancer with a radiation (cesium) implant. Which instruction
should the nurse provide to the client?
1.Avoid douching for at least 1 year.
2.Use a vaginal dilator 3 times a week.
3.Sexual activity can be resumed in about 2 months.
4.Bed rest is recommended for at least 1 week after discharge.
2
The community nurse is conducting a health promotion program, and the topic of
the discussion relates to the risk factors for gastric cancer. Which item, if identified
as a risk factor by a client, indicates a need for further discussion?
1.Smoking
2.A low-fat diet
3.Foods containing nitrates
4.A diet of smoked, highly salted, and spiced foods
2
The nurse is admitting a client with laryngeal cancer to the nursing unit. What
should the nurse assess for as the most common risk factor for this type of cancer?
1.Alcohol abuse
