On a clinic visit a client who has a relative with cancer, is asking about the warning signs that may relate to cancer. The nurse correctly identifies the warning signs of cancer by responding: A. “A lump located only in the breast area may suggest the presence of cancer.” B. “Sudden weight loss… Read More »
A hospitalized patient who has received chemotherapy for leukemia develops neutropenia. Which observation by the RN caring for the patient indicates that the nurse should take action? A. The patient ambulates several times a day in the room B. The patient’s visitors bring in some fresh peaches from home C. The patient… Read More »
A client has been diagnosed with lung cancer and requires a wedge resection. How much of the lung is removed? A. A segment of the lung, including a bronchiole and its alveoli B. One entire lung C. A lobe of the lung D. A small, localized area near the surface of… Read More »
The nurse is interviewing a male client about his past medical history. Which preexisting condition may lead the nurse to suspect that a client has colorectal cancer? A. Polyps B. Weight gain C. Hemorrhoids D. Duodenal ulcers Correct Answer: A. Polyps Option A: Colorectal polyps are common… Read More »
In staging and grading neoplasm TNM systems is used. TNM stands for: A. Tumor, neoplasm, mode of growth B. Time, node, metastasis C. Tumor, node, metastasis D. Time, neoplasm, mode of growth Correct Answer: C. Tumor, node, metastasis TNM system is used to describe the amount and… Read More »
Which action by a nursing assistant (NA) when caring for a patient who has pancytopenia indicates a need for the nurse to intervene? A. The NA adds baking soda to the patient’s saline oral rinses B. The NA makes an oral rinse using 1 teaspoon of salt in a liter of water … Read More »
When a client has a lobectomy, what fills the space where the lobe was? A. The remaining lobe or lobes over expand to fill the space B. The lung space fills up with serous fluid C. The space stays empty D. The surgeon fills the space with gel … Read More »
Nurse Amy is speaking to a group of women about early detection of breast cancer. The average age of the women in the group is 47. Following the American Cancer Society guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the women: A. Have a mammogram annually B. Perform breast self-examination annually C. Have a… Read More »
Breast self examination (BSE) is one of the ways to detect breast cancer earlier. The nurse is conducting health teaching to female clients in a clinic. During evaluation the clients are asked to state what they learned. Which of the following statements made by a client needs further teaching about BSE? A. “BSE is… Read More »
A with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is taking Zyloprim (allopurinol). Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication? A. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) B. Serum phosphate C. Serum potassium D. Uric acid level Correct Answer: D. Uric acid level Option D:… Read More »