Practice

Which specific agents or factors are associated with the etiology of cancer? SATA a) dietary factors b) hormonal agents c) viruses d) genetics e) chemical agents

ALL

Which of the following would be consistent with a benign neoplasm? a) usually progressive and slow b) grows by invasion c) cells are undifferentiated d) gains access to the blood and lymph channels to metastasize

The answer is a. b-d all describe malignancies

True or False Malignant tumors spread by way of blood and lymph channels to other areas of the body

True

A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cervical cancer with brachytherapy. When reviewing the clients restrictions, which of the following is appropriate to include. SATA a) Visitors can stay 30min at a time b) Client must stay on bed rest while the implant is in place c) Client will have a catheter in place d) Client will be on fiber laxatives e) Client will not watch TV with radiation source in room

a, b, c

A nurse is teaching a client about maintaining a diet that may prevent certain cancers. The nurse should inform the client that the intake of which of the following may be beneficial? SATA a) low saturated fats b) fruits c) fiber d) red meats e) simple carbs f) veggies g) fish

a, b, c, f, g

The pt diagnosed with thrombocytopenia is at risk for which of the following adverse effects? a) infection b) bleeding c) stomatitis d) diminished reflexes

b

A client is going to begin external XRT for his lung cancer. Which comment by the client would indicate to the nurse the need for additional teaching? SATA a) I will shower with mild soap and check my skin for areas of redness b) I am looking forward to swimming laps again for my exercise c) I am going to eat small meals and increase protein and fiber in my diet d) I will use only unscented emollient creams to the dry skin areas on my chest

b) swimming in the pool involves chlorine d) use only prescribed creams

Which type of surgery is being done when lesions that are removed are likely to develop into cancer? a) diagnostic b) palliative c) prophylactic d) reconstructive

c

A nurse is teaching a client about the risk for cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching? a) "I see a derm regularly for the mole on my thigh" b) "I take MOM for occasional constipation" c) "I tan using an indoor tanning lotion instead of lying in the sun" d) "I used to smoke but switched to chewing tobacco 3yrs ago"

d) smoking and chewing tobacco both are carcinogens

ANC =

total WBC x (% segs + % bands) divided by 100

A client asks a nurse why he has to take several chemo agents at the same time. The nurses response would be based on which principle? a) The more meds given together, the shorter the tx b) The cost is decreased bc meds are administered at same time c) Multiple meds given together will attack cancer cells at different levels d) one med will interact with another to reduce incidence of side effects

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