Chemo Certification Exam 2025 – Updated
Questions and Verified Correct Answers for
Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are
termed? --CORRECT>>- Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell
division? --CORRECT>>- M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence
to oral chemotherapy? --CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- 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: --
CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- Apply a warm compress for 15
minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe- handling
procedures? --CORRECT>>- Wear two pairs of chemotherapy- tested
gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to
reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? --CORRECT>>-
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? --
CORRECT>>- Alkylating Agents
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns
with administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? --CORRECT>>-
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? --
CORRECT>>- 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? -
-CORRECT>>- Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for
patients receiving chemotherapy? --CORRECT>>- Employee has
the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
Questions and Verified Correct Answers for
Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are
termed? --CORRECT>>- Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell
division? --CORRECT>>- M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence
to oral chemotherapy? --CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- 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: --
CORRECT>>- 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? --CORRECT>>- Apply a warm compress for 15
minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe- handling
procedures? --CORRECT>>- Wear two pairs of chemotherapy- tested
gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to
reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? --CORRECT>>-
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? --
CORRECT>>- Alkylating Agents
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns
with administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? --CORRECT>>-
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? --
CORRECT>>- 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? -
-CORRECT>>- Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for
patients receiving chemotherapy? --CORRECT>>- Employee has
the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
