3S Oncology Chemo Certification Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is
called what? - Answers Neoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer in any
phase of the cell cycle? - Answers Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - Answers Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - Answers M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? -
Answers Schedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education for the
patient include? - Answers Encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients when they
go home after completing chemotherapy? - Answers Sexual relations are often allowed as long as special
precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatments.
your best response is: - Answers Normal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do you teach
them about caring for the site when they get home? - Answers Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4
times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? - Answers Wear
two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - Answers Gowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy by IV,
oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time to
maintain hazardous drug precautions? - Answers 48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent patient with
chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be done with the gown? -
Answers Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving chemotherapy? -
Answers Employee has the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is
called what? - Answers Neoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer in any
phase of the cell cycle? - Answers Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - Answers Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - Answers M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? -
Answers Schedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education for the
patient include? - Answers Encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients when they
go home after completing chemotherapy? - Answers Sexual relations are often allowed as long as special
precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatments.
your best response is: - Answers Normal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do you teach
them about caring for the site when they get home? - Answers Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4
times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? - Answers Wear
two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - Answers Gowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy by IV,
oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time to
maintain hazardous drug precautions? - Answers 48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent patient with
chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be done with the gown? -
Answers Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving chemotherapy? -
Answers Employee has the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
