ATI cancer test
secondary level
a nurse is promoting routeine PAP tests to young adult women at a community-based preventive care health fair; a PAP test is within whihc level of preventive care?
i really need to use suncscreen, even in winter
a nurse is teaching a client about risk factors of skin cancer; which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
feedback
a nurse is teaching a client about the physical affects of chemotherapy; following the teaching, the nurse asks the client to describe one physical effect; the nurse is focusing on which element of the communication process?
diarrhea
___________ may occur with radiation of hte gastrointesitnal area
feedback
____________ indicates whether the client understands the message, which was the nurse's teaching
denture cup
____________ may harbor bacteria nad cause infection
primary level
____________ of preventive care focuses on promoting a healthy life sytle and preventing the occurrence of illness, which is not hte level the nurse is promoting for a PAP test
liquids
____________ taken with meals increase the mass in the stomach and can cause over distension, leading to nausea and vomiting
infertility
_____________ may occur with radiation of the pelvic or perineal area
unsaturated fats
______________ are difficult for the digestive system to break down; eating these fats increases the workload of the stomach and consequently increases stomach churning, leading to lausea
dysphagia
______________ is an expected side effect of cancer of the larynx
tertiary level
______________ of prevenetive care focuses on creating a better quality of life and decreasing physical deterioration, which is not the level the nurse is promoting for a PAP test
small, frequent meals
______________ will prevent overdistension of hte stomach and may help prevent nausea and vomiting often experienced by a client undergoing radiation and chemotherapy
secondary level
_______________ preventitive care focuses on early detection which is the level the nurse is promoting for a Pap test
prevention of infection
a low WBC places the client at risk for infection; major nursing action is ______________
fever and chills
a nurse is caring for a client four days following acute radiation exposure; which of the following findings indicates possible damage to the client's WBC?
bleeding from the gums
a nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy; the nurse is aware that a client with myelosuppression is at risk for which of the following?
dysphagia
a nurse is caring for a client receiving external radiation to hte neck for cancer of the larynx; during a pre treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that hte most likely side effect would be
serve cooked fruit with meals
a nurse is creaing a plan of care for an older client who has a WBC of 2000 uL after three rounds of chemotherapy; which of hte following actions should the nurse implement?
gently roll the testicles to feel for abnormalities
a nurse is creating a brochure on testicular cancer; which of the following cancer; which of the followign informaiton should hte nurse include?
Hair loss is common and incldes eyebrows and eyelashes
a nurse is discussing the side effects of chemotherapy medications with a client. Which of hte following nursing statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
prostatic cancer
a nurse is evaluating a series of lab tests; the nurse recognizes that an increase in the client's PSA indicates which diagnosis?
five years
a nurse is in-servicing a group of clients in the community on early detection for colorectal cancer; the nurse knows that the american cancer society recommends that men and women beginning at age 50 are at average risk and should have flexible sigmoidoscopy every
I will try increasing the amount of unsaturated fats in my diet
a nurse is instructing a client how to decrease nausea secondary to chemotherapy and radiation; the nurse understands the client needs more teaching if the client states,
what do you mean when you say you cannot ever return to work?
a nurse is leading a group therapy session for clients who are newly diagnosed with cancer. which of hte following statements is therapeutic
monthly
the client should perform a testicular exam _______________
both hands
the client should use ____________ when performing the testicular exam
60 years
the incidence of skin cancer is higher among individuals older than ____________
higher altitutes
the incidence of skin cancer is higher among people living at ________________
light-skinned races
the incidence of skin cancer is highest among _______________
increased risk of infection
the low WBC puts the client at _____________________; the other CBC values are within the expected reference range for an adult female client and are typically for a client undergoing chemotherapy
cooked foods
the nurse should implement to serve ______________ with meals to prevent bacterial contamination of raw fruit
tanning bed
there is an increased incidence of skin cancer in clients who use a _____________ more than ten times a year
family history
while genetics can influence pigmentation of hte skin, a ___________ of the diagnosis does not necessarily place an individula at higher risk
the nurse should instruct the client to apply hydrating lotions that do not contain metal, alcohol, or perfume
after radiation treatment, the patient complains of dryness, redness, and scaling within the designated radiation treatment markins. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
fair-skinned individuals
although _______________ are at risk for skin cancer, everyone needs to be aware of risks of UV exposure
family history
as with any cancer, a _____________ and genetic factors carry an increased risk
platelets
bleeding from the gums is directly related to myelosuppression due to inhibited production of blood cells and _____________; the results in bleeding which can show up in the gums
iron
foods high in ___________ will help anemia
