A 25-year-old patient is inquiring about the methods or ways to detect cancer earlier. The nurse least likely identifies this method by stating: A. Yearly physical and blood examination B. Annual digital rectal examination for persons over age 40 C. Annual Pap smear for sexually active women only D. Annual chest… Read More »
Which information noted by the nurse reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who is receiving chemotherapy is most important to report to the health care provider? A. WBC count of 1700/µl B. Platelets of 65,000/µl C. Hemoglobin of 10 g/L D. Serum creatinine level of 1.2 mg/dl … Read More »
During a routine physical examination, a firm mass is palpated in the right breast of a 35-year-old woman. Which of the following findings or client history would suggest cancer of the breast as opposed to fibrocystic disease? A. Increased vascularity of the breast B. History of anovulatory cycles C. Cyclic changes in… Read More »
A male client undergoes a laryngectomy to treat laryngeal cancer. When teaching the client how to care for the neck stoma, the nurse should include which instruction? A. “Keep the stoma dry.” B. “Keep the stoma moist.” C.“Keep the stoma uncovered.” D. “Have a family member perform stoma care initially until… Read More »
The removal of entire breast, pectoralis major and minor muscles and neck lymph nodes which is followed by skin grafting is a procedure called: A. Radiation therapy B. Halstead surgery C. Modified radical mastectomy D. Simple mastectomy Correct Answer: B. Halstead surgery Option B: Halstead surgery also… Read More »
A bone marrow transplant is being considered for treatment of a patient with acute leukemia that has not responded to chemotherapy. In discussing the treatment with the patient, the nurse explains that A. Donor bone marrow cells are transplanted immediately after an infusion of chemotherapy B. The transplant procedure takes place in a… Read More »
The client with which of the following types of lung cancer has the best prognosis? A. Squamous cell B. Oat cell C. Small cell D. Adenocarcinoma Correct Answer: A. Squamous cell Option A: Squamous cell carcinoma is a slow-growing, rarely metastasizing type of cancer. Options B and… Read More »
A female client is receiving chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a fluid and electrolyte imbalance induced by chemotherapy? A. Serum potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L B. Blood pressure of 120/64 to 130/72 mm Hg C. Dry oral mucous membranes and cracked lips D. Urine output of 400… Read More »
Chemotherapy is one of the therapeutic modalities for cancer. This treatment is contraindicated to which of the following conditions? A. Bone marrow depression B. Recent surgery C. Pregnancy D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above Chemotherapy is contraindicated in cases of infection… Read More »
The nurse teaches a patient with cancer of the liver about high-protein, high-calorie diet choices. Which snack choice by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective? A. Fresh fruit salad B. Orange sherbet C. French fries D. Strawberry yogurt Correct Answer: D. Strawberry yogurt Option… Read More »