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The 40yo female who was dx with a benign growth in her colon is concerned about the growth spreading. Which
explanation best allays the pts anxiety?
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A) "Benign growths arrest their growth on their own"
B) "Benign growths never interfere with normal structures on their own"
C) "Benign growths are easily controlled with radiation"
D) "Benign growths are surrounded by fibrous tissue that prevents spread" –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
Benign neoplasms are encapsulated with a fibrous membrane that interferes with their spreading. They do not
self-limit growth and may obstruct passages or impinge on an organ. They are not treated with radiation
26yo pt with malignant neoplasm has experienced a 10 lb weight loss in 3 weeks. To which factor is this pts rapid
weight loss most likely related to?
A) Disinterest in eating food in general
B) Changes in the nutritional content of the pts diet
C) The malignancy's high Nutrional demand
D) A self-imposed rigid diet –
Correct Answer :Answer: C
Rapid cell growth of the malignancy robs nutrients from normal cells and results in weight loss
The nurse recognizes the staging T3, N2, M2 of the pts cancer. Which interpretation is correct?
A) Small tumor with fewer than two lymph nodes involved
B) Large tumor that is localized
C) Small tumor with adjacent nodes involved
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D) Large tumor with extensive lymph node involvement –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
The staging means a large tumor(T3) with involvement in regional nodes(N2) and metastasis to distant lymph
nodes(M2)
The nurse assesses several pts in the outpatient clinic. Which pt has the greatest risk for developing cancer?
A) 23yo car repairman who repaints cars
B) 30 overweight certified public accountant in NY who has smoked for 4 years and rarely exercises
C) 45yo farmer from TX who has worked on his family's cotton farm since the age of 12
D) 60yo ski instructor in CO –
Correct Answer :Answer: C
The cotton farmer in TX has the most exposure to carcinogens. Chemicals, pesticides, and sun are the
carcinogens that this farmer has been exposed to for at least 33 years
The nurse recognizes that smoking is a "promoter" that, although not a carcinogen itself, allows cancer to occur
faster in the pts. Which factor is also a promoter of cancer?
A) Obesity
B) Occupational hazards
C) Cocaine abuse
D) Heavy alcohol intake –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
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Alcohol and smoking are "promoters" that facilitate the occurrence of cancer. Being overweight, occupational
hazards and abusing cocaine are not considered "promoters" in regard to cancer risk
The nurse is caring for an x-ray tech who wears a badge that is monitored frequently to measure the amount of
radiation he has absorbed. The nurse advises the tech that he has the risk of developing which type of cancer?
A) Bladder cancer
B) Leukemia
C) Melanoma
D) Lung Cancer –
Correct Answer :Answer: B
The blood cancer leukemia is associated with radiation exposure. Bladder, melanoma, and lung cancer are
associated with other carcinogens
The nurse is advising a young college student who wants a tan before spring break. Which method is safest for
the student to use?
A) Take advantage of morning sun while using sunscreen with an SPF of 30
B) Use a spray-on tanning solution
C) Use a sun lamp for a maximum of 20 minutes a day
D) Use a tanning salon for no more than 10 minutes per visit –
Correct Answer :Answer: B
Spray on tanning solution is the safest. All other options increase the UV exposure, even with the use of
suncreen
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MED SURG Final exam 3 Latest Test Bank
with Over 200 Questions and correct
answers with rationales | Medical Surgical
Nursing II Latest Final Exam Review / Med
Surge 2 final exam
The 40yo female who was dx with a benign growth in her colon is concerned about the growth spreading. Which
explanation best allays the pts anxiety?
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, MED SURG Final 09/29/2026
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A) "Benign growths arrest their growth on their own"
B) "Benign growths never interfere with normal structures on their own"
C) "Benign growths are easily controlled with radiation"
D) "Benign growths are surrounded by fibrous tissue that prevents spread" –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
Benign neoplasms are encapsulated with a fibrous membrane that interferes with their spreading. They do not
self-limit growth and may obstruct passages or impinge on an organ. They are not treated with radiation
26yo pt with malignant neoplasm has experienced a 10 lb weight loss in 3 weeks. To which factor is this pts rapid
weight loss most likely related to?
A) Disinterest in eating food in general
B) Changes in the nutritional content of the pts diet
C) The malignancy's high Nutrional demand
D) A self-imposed rigid diet –
Correct Answer :Answer: C
Rapid cell growth of the malignancy robs nutrients from normal cells and results in weight loss
The nurse recognizes the staging T3, N2, M2 of the pts cancer. Which interpretation is correct?
A) Small tumor with fewer than two lymph nodes involved
B) Large tumor that is localized
C) Small tumor with adjacent nodes involved
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D) Large tumor with extensive lymph node involvement –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
The staging means a large tumor(T3) with involvement in regional nodes(N2) and metastasis to distant lymph
nodes(M2)
The nurse assesses several pts in the outpatient clinic. Which pt has the greatest risk for developing cancer?
A) 23yo car repairman who repaints cars
B) 30 overweight certified public accountant in NY who has smoked for 4 years and rarely exercises
C) 45yo farmer from TX who has worked on his family's cotton farm since the age of 12
D) 60yo ski instructor in CO –
Correct Answer :Answer: C
The cotton farmer in TX has the most exposure to carcinogens. Chemicals, pesticides, and sun are the
carcinogens that this farmer has been exposed to for at least 33 years
The nurse recognizes that smoking is a "promoter" that, although not a carcinogen itself, allows cancer to occur
faster in the pts. Which factor is also a promoter of cancer?
A) Obesity
B) Occupational hazards
C) Cocaine abuse
D) Heavy alcohol intake –
Correct Answer :Answer: D
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Alcohol and smoking are "promoters" that facilitate the occurrence of cancer. Being overweight, occupational
hazards and abusing cocaine are not considered "promoters" in regard to cancer risk
The nurse is caring for an x-ray tech who wears a badge that is monitored frequently to measure the amount of
radiation he has absorbed. The nurse advises the tech that he has the risk of developing which type of cancer?
A) Bladder cancer
B) Leukemia
C) Melanoma
D) Lung Cancer –
Correct Answer :Answer: B
The blood cancer leukemia is associated with radiation exposure. Bladder, melanoma, and lung cancer are
associated with other carcinogens
The nurse is advising a young college student who wants a tan before spring break. Which method is safest for
the student to use?
A) Take advantage of morning sun while using sunscreen with an SPF of 30
B) Use a spray-on tanning solution
C) Use a sun lamp for a maximum of 20 minutes a day
D) Use a tanning salon for no more than 10 minutes per visit –
Correct Answer :Answer: B
Spray on tanning solution is the safest. All other options increase the UV exposure, even with the use of
suncreen
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