10/19/23, 12:10 PM Oncology Nursing Midterm Exam
1. The nurse is instructing a client how to do testicular examination. The nurse tells
the client: *
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a. To examine testicles while lying down
b. That the best time for examination is after a shower
c. To gently feel the testicle with 1 finger to feel for a growth
d. That testicular self-exam is done at least every 6 months
2. A patient with breast cancer is anxious about his condition and asks the nurse
about the site where metastasis would most likely occur. The nurse’s best
response would be: *
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a. Brain
b. Bone
c. Liver
d. Spine and Legs
3. A student nurse was giving a client with cancer information regarding radiation
therapy. The staff nurse would intervene if the student nurse states that: *
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a. <Unsealed radiation may be administered via IV route=
b. <Unsealed radiation makes the patient radio-active=
c. <Sealed radiation is a solid implant placed anywhere in the body=
d. <Sealed radiation emits radiation thru the implants=
4. A patient with a dislodged radiation source needs more health teachings if
he/she does which of the following? *
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a. Prohibits visitor from visiting
b. covers radiation source with hands
c. prevents contact with pregnant women
d. notify the nurse
5. All of the following are diagnostic procedures of cancer except: *
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a. MRI
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b. CT-scan
c. CBC
d. U/A
6. All of the following are warning signs of cancer except: *
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a. Hoarseness of voice
b. Lump in the testicles
c. Impaired digestion
d. Impaired respiratory function
7. A patient with cancer was admitted and scheduled for biopsy of the staging type.
It was then confirmed that the cancer is in stage III. As a nurse, you understand
that this stage is: *
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a. Distant metastasis
b. Limited local spread
c. Tumor limited tissue of origin
d. Extensive local and regional spread
8. Each of the following are carcinogenic chemicals except: *
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a. Epstein-barr
b. Benzopyrene
c. Nitrosamine
d. Aflatoxin
9. Which of the following neoplastic disorders is most likely caused by HPV? *
1/1
a. Lymphoma
b. Liver cancer
c. Nasopharyngeal cancer
d. Cervical cancer
10. A. patient taking chemotherapy is suffering from nausea and vomiting. One of
the best interventions that the nurse could give would be: *
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1. The nurse is instructing a client how to do testicular examination. The nurse tells
the client: *
1/1
a. To examine testicles while lying down
b. That the best time for examination is after a shower
c. To gently feel the testicle with 1 finger to feel for a growth
d. That testicular self-exam is done at least every 6 months
2. A patient with breast cancer is anxious about his condition and asks the nurse
about the site where metastasis would most likely occur. The nurse’s best
response would be: *
1/1
a. Brain
b. Bone
c. Liver
d. Spine and Legs
3. A student nurse was giving a client with cancer information regarding radiation
therapy. The staff nurse would intervene if the student nurse states that: *
0/1
a. <Unsealed radiation may be administered via IV route=
b. <Unsealed radiation makes the patient radio-active=
c. <Sealed radiation is a solid implant placed anywhere in the body=
d. <Sealed radiation emits radiation thru the implants=
4. A patient with a dislodged radiation source needs more health teachings if
he/she does which of the following? *
1/1
a. Prohibits visitor from visiting
b. covers radiation source with hands
c. prevents contact with pregnant women
d. notify the nurse
5. All of the following are diagnostic procedures of cancer except: *
1/1
a. MRI
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b. CT-scan
c. CBC
d. U/A
6. All of the following are warning signs of cancer except: *
1/1
a. Hoarseness of voice
b. Lump in the testicles
c. Impaired digestion
d. Impaired respiratory function
7. A patient with cancer was admitted and scheduled for biopsy of the staging type.
It was then confirmed that the cancer is in stage III. As a nurse, you understand
that this stage is: *
1/1
a. Distant metastasis
b. Limited local spread
c. Tumor limited tissue of origin
d. Extensive local and regional spread
8. Each of the following are carcinogenic chemicals except: *
0/1
a. Epstein-barr
b. Benzopyrene
c. Nitrosamine
d. Aflatoxin
9. Which of the following neoplastic disorders is most likely caused by HPV? *
1/1
a. Lymphoma
b. Liver cancer
c. Nasopharyngeal cancer
d. Cervical cancer
10. A. patient taking chemotherapy is suffering from nausea and vomiting. One of
the best interventions that the nurse could give would be: *
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