Deck 21: Diet and Cancer

Question 1

A nurse is educating a client who has just been diagnosed with a malignant mass. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?
1)These are always a life-limiting diagnosis.
2)These are abnormal growths of tissue that do not interfere with surrounding tissue.
3)Typically, these are localized, treatable growths.
4)Typically, these infiltrate surrounding tissue and can spread to distant areas of the body.

Answer 1

4

Question 2

A nurse is planning interventions to increase oral intake for a client with cancer and anorexia. The nurse knows to include which of the following?
1)Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
2)Keep scheduled, regimented meal times
3)Offer three meals daily
4)Offer cool foods with a smooth texture

Answer 2

1

Question 3

A client has just been diagnosed as having a benign mass. The client asks a nurse what this means. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?
1)A benign mass is considered a life-limiting diagnosis.
2)A benign mass refers to an abnormal growth of tissue that grows at the expense of healthy tissue.
3)This refers to a localized, treatable growth.
4)This is almost always malignant and it is usually metastatic.

Answer 3

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Question 4

A nurse is caring for a client with cachexia. Which statement should the nurse expect from the health-care provider?
1)This condition can be reversed by increased kilocalorie intake alone.
2)This condition is readily reversible disease process.
3)It is best to treat this condition by controlling the underlying cancer.
4)It is characterized by replacement of lean muscle mass with adipose tissue.

Question 5

A 19-year-old client is admitted to the oncology unit with a new-onset bone lesion. A nurse understands that the client likely has which of the following?
1)Carcinoma
2)Sarcoma
3)Lymphoma
4)Adenoma

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer. The client has experienced decreased appetite. A care goal is to help the client gain weight. Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?
1)Fosaprepitant
2)Ondansetron
3)Methylphenidate
4)Sertraline

Question 7

According to Hippocrates' definition, the name of cancer is derived from which of the following?
1)The method of spread
2)The lethality of the disease
3)The inflammation cascade
4)The side effect of cachexia

Question 8

A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who has decreased appetite. Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed by the health-care provider?
1)Sertraline
2)Cyproheptadine
3)Ondansetron
4)Methylphenidate

Question 9

A client is admitted to the oncology unit for a low white blood count. When discussing dietary considerations with the client, a nurse knows to emphasize which of the following nutritional changes?
1)Avoidance of salads
2)Consume fresh fruit with each meal
3)Increase intake of low-sodium foods and low-fat dairy
4)Limit intake of meat

Question 10

A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which medication should the nurse expect will be administered?
1)Sertraline
2)Cyproheptadine
3)Ondansetron
4)Methylphenidate

Question 11

A nurse is discussing cancer prevention with a client during a routine health visit. The client states he enjoys barbeque, and commonly grills burgers and steak almost every night. The nurse recognizes that this practice puts the client at risk for which of the following cancers?
1)Stomach
2)Colorectal
3)Lung
4)Bone

Question 12

Which of the following are the most common cancers for women? Select all that apply.
1)Breast
2)Bone
3)Colorectal
4)Blood
5)Lung

Question 13

Which of the following are the most common cancers for men? Select all that apply.
1)Prostate
2)Liver
3)Stomach
4)Lung
5)Colorectal

Question 14

A newly diagnosed client asks a nurse what it means to have a neoplasm. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?
1)This is a life-limiting diagnosis.
2)This is an abnormal growth of tissue that grows at the expense of healthy tissue.
3)A neoplasm can be readily treated and is very curable.
4)A neoplasm is always malignant and usually metastatic.

Question 15

A nurse is providing education for a client with a high intake of cured and pickled foods. The nurse knows that these foods can increase the risk of what cancer?
1)Colon
2)Stomach
3)Breast
4)Lymphoma

Question 16

A nurse is teaching a client about dietary changes that may help to reduce the risk of cancer. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
1)Drink red wine daily and utilize the DASH diet.
2)Drink white wine daily and limit salt intake.
3)Walk 30 minutes for each serving of red meat consumed.
4)Limit alcohol and red and processed meat.

Question 17

A nurse is working on the oncology unit and receives a report on a new admission. The report states that a client has a lung primary mass that has spread to his bone and liver. The nurse understands that this is a sign of which of the following?
1)Carcinoma
2)Sarcoma
3)Metastasis
4)Adenoma

Question 18

A nurse is providing education to a client regarding cancer prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. The nurse knows to encourage the client to maintain their body mass index (BMI) at which of the following levels?
1)18.5 to 24.9
2)25 to 29.9
3)30 to 35
4)36 to 40

Question 19

A nurse is caring for a client with mouth ulcers. In teaching the client about how to increase oral intake, the nurse emphasizes which of the following?
1)Alternate between spicy and smooth textures
2)Cool foods with a smooth texture
3)Warm liquids with meals
4)Use of alcohol-based mouthwash

Question 20

A 65-year-old client is admitted to the oncology unit with a new-onset lung mass. A nurse understands that the client likely has which of the following?
1)Carcinoma
2)Sarcoma
3)Lymphoma
4)Adenoma