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Review Questions

Medical-Surgical NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What characteristic best defines a cell as cancerous?
  1. demonstrates uncontrolled growth
  2. alters all cell metabolism
  3. results in fatigue and weight loss
  4. produces special hormones
2 .
What type of cancer affects the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow?
  1. sarcoma
  2. carcinoma
  3. leukemia
  4. lymphoma
3 .
What diagnostic test is used to assess the presence of a tumor?
  1. electroencephalogram
  2. magnetic resonance imaging
  3. complete blood cell count
  4. ultrasound guided biopsy
4 .
What does tumor grading assess?
  1. the size of the tumor
  2. the extent of the metastasis
  3. the degree of tumor cell differentiation
  4. the number of lymph nodes involved
5 .
What is an example of secondary prevention of cancer?
  1. mammography
  2. smoking cessation
  3. maintaining a healthy weight
  4. HPV vaccination
6 .
A patient with cancer is experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. What nursing intervention is most appropriate?
  1. Administer an antiemetic such as ondansetron.
  2. Provide foods that are soft and warm.
  3. Ask the patient to eat more at the next meal.
  4. Limit fluid intake until the nausea has passed.
7 .
A patient with cancer is at risk for impaired skin integrity due to radiation therapy. What action does the nurse include?
  1. Apply lotion to the skin before radiation therapy.
  2. Use only paper tape on the patient’s skin.
  3. Inspect the skin before each radiation treatment.
  4. Take measures to keep the radiation site dry.
8 .
How can a nurse evaluate the effectiveness of pain management?
  1. Assess the patient’s vital signs.
  2. Monitor the patient’s sedation level.
  3. Observe the patient performing activities.
  4. Ask the patient about their pain.
9 .
What therapy is commonly used to treat cancer?
  1. nutritional therapy
  2. chemotherapy
  3. psychotherapy
  4. acupuncture
10 .
What is the primary focus of survivorship care?
  1. early cancer detection
  2. constant surveillance
  3. health promotion
  4. palliative care
11 .
What is the definition of a cancer survivor?
  1. anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis
  2. someone who was screened for cancer occurrence
  3. individuals who have achieved a cancer cure
  4. a person scheduling a prophylactic mastectomy
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