NUR 214-Exam 1 (Heme/Onc) Test Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 214
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NUR 214
Which of these are examples of a product formed by an indirect form of gene therapy? (SATA) -Monoclonal antibodies -Vaccines -Hormones -Antitoxins
The nurse is explaining the general goal of gene therapy to a patient. With gene therapy, the general goal is to transfer exogenous genes to a patient ...
NUR 214-Exam 1 (Heme/Onc) Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Which of these are examples of a product formed by an indirect form of gene therapy?
(SATA) ✅-Monoclonal antibodies
-Vaccines
-Hormones
-Antitoxins
The nurse is explaining the general goal of gene therapy to a patient. With gene
therapy, the general goal is to transfer exogenous genes to a patient for which result?
✅To change the patient's own genetic functioning to treat a given disease
The nurse is reviewing genetic concepts. Which is considered the biologic unit of
heredity? ✅Gene
The presence of certain factors In a persons genetic makeup that increase the
likelihood of eventually developing one or more diseases is known as a ✅Genetic
predisposition
The nurse is reviewing gene therapy. Which is the primary molecule that serves to
transfer genes from parents to offspring? ✅DNA
General responsibilities of the nurse regarding genetics may include which of these?
(SATA) ✅-Assessing the patient's personal and family history
-Referring the patient to a genetic counselor
-Maintaining privacy and confidentiality during testing
note: do NOT pick the ones in regards to communicating and answering questions
about genetic test results
A nurse is assessing a patient for possible increased risk for genetic disorders. Which of
these may indicate a higher risk? ✅-Having a brother who died from a MI at 29
-Having a family member who has been dx with more than 1 canccer
-Having a maternal grandmother, 2 maternal aunts, and a sister dx with colon cancer
A patient is experiencing stomatitis after a round of chemo. Which interventions are
correct? (SATA) ✅-Clean the mouth with a soft-bristle toothbrush and warm saline
solution
-Rinse the mouth with water q 2 h while awake
The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes severely nauseated during
chemotherapy. Which intervention is most appropriate? ✅Provide antiemetic
medications 30 to 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy.
, The nurse monitors a patient who is experiencing thrombocytopenia from severe bone
marrow suppression by looking for which of these? ✅Excessive bleeding and bruising
A patient receiving chemo is experiencing severe bone marrow suppression. Which
potential problem is the highest priority at this time? ✅Risk for infection
If extravasation of a neoplastic medication occurs, which intervention will the nurse
perform first? ✅Stop the infusion immediately while leaving the catheter in place
The nurse is assessing a patient who has experienced severe neutropenia after chemo
and will monitor for which possible s/s of infection? (SATA) ✅-Fever
-Sore throat
-Chills
The nurse is assessing a patient who has developed anemia after 2 rounds of chemo.
Which of these may indicate anemia? (SATA) ✅-Hypoxia
-Fatigue
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy with cisplatin (platinol) has developed
pneumonia. The nurse would be concerned about nephrotoxicity if which type of
antibiotic was considered as a treatment for the pneumonia? ✅-Aminoglycoside
note: examples are tobramycin, gentamicin, neomycin
During treatment with doxorubicin (Adriamycin), the nurse must monitor closely for
which potentially life-threatening adverse effect? ✅Cardiomyopathy
While teaching a patient who is about to receive cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) chemo,
the nurse will instruct the patient to watch for potential adverse effects, such as...
✅Hemorrhagic cystitis
The nurse is monitoring a patient who has received a second course of chemo. Which
of these are indications of an oncologic emergency? (SATA) ✅-A new and persistent
cough
-Bleeding gums
-Swollen tongue
During therapy with the cytotoxic antibiotic bleomycin, the nurse will assess for a
potentially serious adverse effect by monitoring.. ✅Respiratory function
While administering bevacizumab (Avastin), what will the nurse assess to look for drug-
related toxicities? (SATA) ✅-Blood pressure
-Urine protein level
-Weight
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