ATI RN CANCER ASSESSMENT
EXAM 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a positron emission tomography (PET) scan
that reveals a cluster of cells in the neck of a questionable status. Which of the following
should a nurse anticipate following the test results? - CORRECT ANSWER-The results
indicate potential cancer in the clients neck.
A nurse is caring for a client at an outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight
Skin
nausea and vomiting
pain
A nurse is caring for a client on an oncology unit. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to healthcare provider immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart rate
Neutrophil count
Temperature
Bruising
Platelet count
A nurse is reviewing client intake forms at a dermatology clinic. Which of the following
clients should the nurse understand has the highest risk for developing squamous cell
carcinoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has a history of actinic keratosis
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who has a new diagnosis of a brain
tumor. The client is 35 years old with no family, history of cancer, no exposure to
carcinogens or toxins, and no use of tobacco products, and they practice healthy habits
, in their daily life. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a potential cause of
abnormal cell growth? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cell division errors
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and will
begin treatment this week. Which of the following tests should the nurse understand is
used to monitor the clients treatment and follow up care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing
therapy for lung cancer. Which of the following findings is priority for the nurse to report
to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who rescheduled to start their first round of chemotherapy
in two days. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is the most appropriate at
this stage of the client's cancer treatment.? - CORRECT ANSWER-Support the client to
participate in shared decision making.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a sputum cytology that led to a stage III lung
cancer diagnosis. Which of the following should the nurse understand about a stage III
lung cancer prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-The cancer has spread beyond the
primary site, and the disease will be more difficult to treat.
A nurse is educating clients about breast cancer at a community health event. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the training? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Breast cancer can occur in any part of the breast, but ductal breast cancer is
most common."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 0 colorectal cancer. The nurse should
understand that which of the following layers of the clients gastrointestinal track is
affected with this type of cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mucosa
EXAM 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a positron emission tomography (PET) scan
that reveals a cluster of cells in the neck of a questionable status. Which of the following
should a nurse anticipate following the test results? - CORRECT ANSWER-The results
indicate potential cancer in the clients neck.
A nurse is caring for a client at an outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight
Skin
nausea and vomiting
pain
A nurse is caring for a client on an oncology unit. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to healthcare provider immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart rate
Neutrophil count
Temperature
Bruising
Platelet count
A nurse is reviewing client intake forms at a dermatology clinic. Which of the following
clients should the nurse understand has the highest risk for developing squamous cell
carcinoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has a history of actinic keratosis
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who has a new diagnosis of a brain
tumor. The client is 35 years old with no family, history of cancer, no exposure to
carcinogens or toxins, and no use of tobacco products, and they practice healthy habits
, in their daily life. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a potential cause of
abnormal cell growth? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cell division errors
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and will
begin treatment this week. Which of the following tests should the nurse understand is
used to monitor the clients treatment and follow up care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing
therapy for lung cancer. Which of the following findings is priority for the nurse to report
to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who rescheduled to start their first round of chemotherapy
in two days. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is the most appropriate at
this stage of the client's cancer treatment.? - CORRECT ANSWER-Support the client to
participate in shared decision making.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a sputum cytology that led to a stage III lung
cancer diagnosis. Which of the following should the nurse understand about a stage III
lung cancer prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-The cancer has spread beyond the
primary site, and the disease will be more difficult to treat.
A nurse is educating clients about breast cancer at a community health event. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the training? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Breast cancer can occur in any part of the breast, but ductal breast cancer is
most common."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 0 colorectal cancer. The nurse should
understand that which of the following layers of the clients gastrointestinal track is
affected with this type of cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mucosa
