EAQ: Cancer Exam Questions With
Revised Answers
The patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential
adverse effect would the nurse observe? - answerdecreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." whi...
The patient is using a fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. for which potential
adverse effect would the nurse observe? - answer✔✔decreased respiratory rate
a patient awaiting a biopsy pathology report states, "i am afraid to die." which response would
the nurse make? - answer✔✔actively listen and allow the patient to talk about his or her fears
a patient has neutropenia and a body temperature of 100.4 degrees F. which action should the
nurse take? - answer✔✔notify the health care provider
which goals are treatment goals of cancer? - answer✔✔-cure
-control
-palliation
which is the only definitive means of diagnosing cancer? - answer✔✔tissue biopsy
the nurse is educating a patient about cancer prevention and early detection. which instructions
would the nurse include? - answer✔✔-limit alcohol consumption
-stop or reduce cigarette smoking
-get regular physical examinations
-know the seven warning signs of cancer
which stage in the development of cancer is characterized by the reversible proliferation of the
altered cells? - answer✔✔promotion
a patient with cancer has dysgeusia and tells the student nurse, "i don't want to eat. everything
tastes bitter." which patient advice planned by the student nurse indicates the need for further
teaching? - answer✔✔"increase use of spicy seasonings"
the nurse is interacting with the caregivers of different patients who are diagnosed with cancer.
which patient information from the caregivers demonstrates a patient's previous success in
coping with stress? - answer✔✔patient A: "my friend lost her job a few months ago; but she was
determined to do well at her next job"
which is the primary function of beta interferon? - answer✔✔activation of natural killer cells and
macrophages
a patient is illiterate and has cancer. which factors would the nurse anticipate to be associated
with this patient? - answer✔✔-higher risk of death
-greater use of emergency department care
-decreased ability to use medications correctly
which clinical manifestation is an early sign of laryngeal cancer? - answer✔✔hoarseness for
more than two weeks
which action by the student nurse indicates effective learning about measures to be followed for
a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer? - answer✔✔educating
patients to avoid using over-the-counter lotions on irradiated skin
after the nurse has finished teaching about how to manage fatigue induced by radiation therapy,
which patient statement indicates effective teaching? - answer✔✔"because i have the most
energy in the morning, i will plan my errands during this time"
a patient undergoing radiotherapy has developed erythema and desquamation. which information
would the nurse include when educating the patient about skin care in the radiated area? -
answer✔✔gently cleanse the skin using a mild soap, tepid water, and a soft cloth
which response does the immune system normally make to antigens of malignant cells? -
answer✔✔immunologic surveillance
which interventions should the nurse perform to relieve stomatitis for a patient experiencing
severe side effects of chemotherapy? - answer✔✔-apply topical anesthetics
-encourage nutritional supplements
-discourage the use of irritants like tobacco
a patient with lung cancer develops a headache, facial edema, periorbital edema, and distention
of the veins in the head, neck, and chest. which items will the nurse expect to be included in the
patient's collaborative treatment plan? - answer✔✔-prepare the patient for radiation therapy
-inform the patient that chemotherapy may be required
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