CANCER COMPLICATIONS PT. 1 EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What are some complications of cancer? - ANS Malnutrition, Infection, Hypercalcemia,
Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone, Spinal Cord
Compression, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
What is malnutrition? - ANS Protein and nutrient deficiencies, electrolyte depletion,
dehydration, weight loss, impaired wound healing
What are some nursing management strategies for malnutrition? - ANS - Soft, nonirritating
high-protein, and high-calorie foods,
- teaching avoidance of irritants,
- nutritional supplements,
- weight monitoring,
- consultation with a registered dietician
What are the usual sites of infection in cancer patients? - ANS Lungs, GU system, mouth,
rectum, peritoneal cavity, blood (septicemia)
Why are cancer patients at an increased risk of infection? - ANS Immunosuppression
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What are some complications of cancer? - ANS Malnutrition, Infection, Hypercalcemia,
Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone, Spinal Cord
Compression, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
What is malnutrition? - ANS Protein and nutrient deficiencies, electrolyte depletion,
dehydration, weight loss, impaired wound healing
What are some nursing management strategies for malnutrition? - ANS - Soft, nonirritating
high-protein, and high-calorie foods,
- teaching avoidance of irritants,
- nutritional supplements,
- weight monitoring,
- consultation with a registered dietician
What are the usual sites of infection in cancer patients? - ANS Lungs, GU system, mouth,
rectum, peritoneal cavity, blood (septicemia)
Why are cancer patients at an increased risk of infection? - ANS Immunosuppression
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