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2024 ONCOLOGY QUICK PASSTEST EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is the branch of medicine that deals with the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors or malignancies?
1. Gerontology
2. Gastroenterology
3. Oncology
4. Cardiology - CORRECT-ANSWERS3. Oncology
The nurse is caring for a client who presents with severe shortness of breath,
wheezing, and hives. Which of the following medications would the nurse
expect to administer as ordered?
1. Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI)
2. Antibiotic
3. Epinephrine
4. Opioid analgesic - CORRECT-ANSWERS3. Epinephrine
The nurse is reviewing risk factors for a latex allergy. Which of the following
individuals is at high risk for developing a latex allergy?
1. A teacher
2. An airplane pilot
3. A dental assistant
4. A farmer - CORRECT-ANSWERS3. A dental assistant
A client receiving a blood transfusion experiences a sudden onset of chest
pain, tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea, and urticaria. The nurse concludes
this client is experiencing a hemolytic transfusion reaction. Which of the
following actions will the nurse take? Select all that apply.
1. Double-check the patient's blood type in the medical record
2. Notify the health care provider (HCP)
3. Stop the blood transfusion immediately
4. Monitor symptoms and vital signs
5. Inform the blood bank - CORRECT-ANSWERS2. Notify the health care
provider (HCP)
3. Stop the blood transfusion immediately
4. Monitor symptoms and vital signs
5. Inform the blood bank
,Which is an administration priority for epinephrine?
1. Oral
2. Intravenous (IV)
3. Topical
4. Injection - CORRECT-ANSWERS2. Intravenous (IV)
Which of the following statements best describes a benign tumor?
1. Benign tumors grow much faster than cancer cells
2. Benign tumors alter the cells of the original tissue
3. An organ containing a benign tumor continues to function normally
4. A benign tumor is a cluster of cells not normal to the body and is
cancerous - CORRECT-ANSWERS3. An organ containing a benign tumor
continues to function normally
The nurse is preparing a presentation on the incidence of cancer. Which of
the following is the most common type of preventable cancer in adults?
1. Lung
2. Skin
3. Breast
4. Colon - CORRECT-ANSWERS2. Skin
The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer.
The client reports xerostomia. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse implement?
1. Suction the excretions with an oral suctioning tool
2. Provide a neutral mouthwash
3. Place the client in protective isolation
4. Encourage frequent mouth care - CORRECT-ANSWERS4. Encourage
frequent mouth care
The nurse is caring for a client undergoing radiation therapy for breast
cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client
regarding skin care during this time? Select all that apply.
1. Do not use powder
2. Use unscented lotion
3. Wear restrictive clothing to protect the area
4. Wash area with soap and water
5. Protect the area from exposure to sunlight - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Do not
use powder
4. Wash area with soap and water
5. Protect the area from exposure to sunlight
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy for colon cancer. The
client is not eating due to nausea. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse implement?
, 1. Administer an antiemetic before mealtimes as ordered
2. Encourage the client to follow a low-carbohydrate, low-protein diet
3. Perform oral care prior to meals
4. Suggest to the physician that the client be started on parenteral nutrition
(PN) - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Administer an antiemetic before mealtimes as
ordered
The nurse is preparing a client for a bone marrow aspiration. The nurse
knows this is a tool used to diagnose which of the following?
1. Lung cancer
2. Melanoma
3. Colon cancer
4. Leukemia - CORRECT-ANSWERS4. Leukemia
The nurse is reading a client's chart and notes the client has a tumor stage
of IV. Which describes the meaning of stage IV cancer?
1. Tumor in situ, no invasion of other tissues
2. No abnormal cells
3. Abnormal cells present; has spread into nearby tissues
4. Distant metastasis to other sites
Rationales - CORRECT-ANSWERS4. Distant metastasis to other sites
Rationales
The nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with terminal
colon cancer. The client states "I can't believe this is happening to me. God
is punishing me for things I have done in the past." Which response by the
nurse is most appropriate?
1. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
2. "A lot of people are diagnosed with cancer."
3. "It might be because of unhealthy diet, but God is not punishing you."
4. "Chemotherapy will help you feel better." - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. "Tell me
more about how you are feeling."
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the nadir period following
chemotherapy. Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client
who is experiencing thrombocytopenia?
1. Place the client in protective isolation
2. Encourage the client to report any abnormal bruising or bleeding
3. Administer filgrastim as ordered
4. Encourage the client to brush teeth with a hard-bristle toothbrush -
CORRECT-ANSWERS2. Encourage the client to report any abnormal bruising
or bleeding
The nurse is caring for a client receiving vincristine for cancer treatment.
Which clinical manifestation would cause the nurse the most concern?
1. Nausea and vomiting
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