Nurse Janet is assigned in the oncology section of the hospital. Which of the following orders should the nurse question if a client is on radiation therapy? A. Bland diet B. Aspirin every 4 hours C. Saline rinses every 2 hours D. Analgesics before meals Correct Answer:… Read More »
The client with a benign lung tumor is treated in which of the following ways? A. The tumor is removed, involving the least possible amount of tissue B. The tumor is left alone unless symptoms are present C. The tumor is treated with radiation only D. The tumor is treated with… Read More »
Nurse Lucia is providing breast cancer education at a community facility. The American Cancer Society recommends that women get mammograms: A. After the first menstrual period and annually thereafter B. Yearly after age 40 C. Every 3 years between ages 20 and 40 and annually thereafter D. After the birth of… Read More »
Skin reactions are common in radiation therapy. Nursing responsibilities on promoting skin integrity should be promoted apart from: A. Avoiding the use of ointments, powders and lotion to the area B. Using soft cotton fabrics for clothing C. Washing the area with a bar of scented soap and water and patting it… Read More »
In the client with terminal lung cancer, the focus of nursing care is on which of the following nursing interventions? A. Prepare the client’s will B. Provide pain control C. Provide nutritional support D. Provide emotional support Correct Answer: B. Provide pain control Option B: The client… Read More »
Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse caring for a male client in severe pain receiving a continuous I.V. infusion of morphine? A. Discontinuing the drug immediately if signs of dependence appear B. Assisting with a naloxone challenge test before therapy begins C. Obtaining baseline vital signs before administering the first dose… Read More »
Nausea and vomiting is an expected side effect of chemotherapeutic drug use. Which of the following drugs should be administered to a client on chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting? A. Myleran (busulfan) B. Chemet (succimer) C. Arimidex (anastrozole) D. Metozol (metoclopramide) Correct Answer: D. Metozol (metoclopramide)… Read More »
What are the three most important prognostic factors in determining long-term survival for children with acute leukemia? A. Histologic type of disease, initial WBC count, and client’s age at diagnosis B. Progression of illness, WBC at the time of diagnosis, and client’s age at the time of diagnosis C. Histologic type of… Read More »
A 35 years old client with ovarian cancer is prescribed hydroxyurea (Hydrea), an antimetabolite drug. Antimetabolites are a diverse group of antineoplastic agents that interfere with various metabolic actions of the cell. The mechanism of action of antimetabolites interferes with: A. Cell division or mitosis during the M phase of the cell cycle … Read More »
Radiation protection is very important to implement when performing nursing procedures. When the nurse is not performing any nursing procedures what distance should be maintained from the client? A. 1 feet B. 2 feet C. 2.5 feet D. 3 feet Correct Answer: D. 3 feet Option D:… Read More »