NUR1211 Final Test Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Well-differentiated neoplasm, non-invasive and
non-cancerous
Malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Neoplasm ranging from well-differentiated to
undifferentiated, invasive and cancerous
TNM staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Anatomic extent determination based on tumor
size and invasiveness (T), lymph node spread (N), and distant organ metastasis (M)
Carcinoma in situ - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-invasive cancer with histologic cancer
characteristics except invasion
Biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER - Histologic examination of tissue obtained via needle,
incisional, or excisional procedure
Debulking procedure - CORRECT ANSWER - Surgical tumor mass reduction to enhance
chemotherapy or radiation therapy effectiveness
Emesis management - CORRECT ANSWER - Prophylactic antiemetics, antidiarrheal, and
antimotility medications, along with assessing for signs of alkalosis and dehydration
Chemotherapy extravasation - CORRECT ANSWER - Infiltration of drugs into
surrounding tissues causing local tissue damage, requiring immediate action to minimize further
damage
Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low neutrophil count leading to infection,
hemorrhage, and overwhelming fatigue
, Cancer markers - CORRECT ANSWER - Oncofetal antigens used as tumor markers to
monitor therapy effects and tumor recurrence
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Early symptoms include weakness,
muscle cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, with hallmark signs of hyperuricemia,
hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, and hypocalcemia
Pancytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low platelets, RBCs, and WBCs leading to
fatigue, weakness, and anemia
Radioactive implant - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient emitting radioactivity from
permanently or temporarily placed implants, requiring care organization and shielding
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Excess serum calcium levels leading to
symptoms and potential life-threatening complications
Paclitaxel and carboplatin - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemotherapy drugs with cell cycle
phase-specific and nonspecific effects, posing occupational hazards if not handled safely
Hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWER - Respiratory alkalosis caused by increased
carbonic acid or decreased bicarbonate
Hypophosphatemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low phosphate levels leading to CNS
depression, muscle weakness, and cardiac problems
Metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Caused by increased carbonic acid or
decreased bicarbonate, leading to acidosis
IV Free water - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic fluid causing hemolysis and
destruction of red blood cells
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Well-differentiated neoplasm, non-invasive and
non-cancerous
Malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Neoplasm ranging from well-differentiated to
undifferentiated, invasive and cancerous
TNM staging - CORRECT ANSWER - Anatomic extent determination based on tumor
size and invasiveness (T), lymph node spread (N), and distant organ metastasis (M)
Carcinoma in situ - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-invasive cancer with histologic cancer
characteristics except invasion
Biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER - Histologic examination of tissue obtained via needle,
incisional, or excisional procedure
Debulking procedure - CORRECT ANSWER - Surgical tumor mass reduction to enhance
chemotherapy or radiation therapy effectiveness
Emesis management - CORRECT ANSWER - Prophylactic antiemetics, antidiarrheal, and
antimotility medications, along with assessing for signs of alkalosis and dehydration
Chemotherapy extravasation - CORRECT ANSWER - Infiltration of drugs into
surrounding tissues causing local tissue damage, requiring immediate action to minimize further
damage
Neutropenia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low neutrophil count leading to infection,
hemorrhage, and overwhelming fatigue
, Cancer markers - CORRECT ANSWER - Oncofetal antigens used as tumor markers to
monitor therapy effects and tumor recurrence
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Early symptoms include weakness,
muscle cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, with hallmark signs of hyperuricemia,
hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, and hypocalcemia
Pancytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low platelets, RBCs, and WBCs leading to
fatigue, weakness, and anemia
Radioactive implant - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient emitting radioactivity from
permanently or temporarily placed implants, requiring care organization and shielding
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Excess serum calcium levels leading to
symptoms and potential life-threatening complications
Paclitaxel and carboplatin - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemotherapy drugs with cell cycle
phase-specific and nonspecific effects, posing occupational hazards if not handled safely
Hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWER - Respiratory alkalosis caused by increased
carbonic acid or decreased bicarbonate
Hypophosphatemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low phosphate levels leading to CNS
depression, muscle weakness, and cardiac problems
Metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Caused by increased carbonic acid or
decreased bicarbonate, leading to acidosis
IV Free water - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic fluid causing hemolysis and
destruction of red blood cells
