Deck 30: Caring for People With Cancer

Question 1

What can a nursing assistant recommend to a client as the most effective means to decrease risks for lung cancer?

A) Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
B) Stop smoking cigarettes.
C) Exercise and lose weight.
D) Avoid foods high in fats.

Answer 1

Stop smoking cigarettes.

Question 2

The process by which cancer cells spread from their original location in the body to a new location is called:

A) metastasis.
B) malignant.
C) movement.
D) motion.

Answer 2

metastasis.

Question 3

Which factor(s) affect a person's risk for developing cancer? Select all that apply.

A) Diet
B) Lifestyle
C) Heredity
D) Occupation
E) Blood pressure

Answer 3

Diet
Lifestyle
Heredity
Occupation

Question 4

What is an example of an environmental factor that could increase a person's risk of developing cancer?

A) A person's mother and sister both died of breast cancer.
B) A person works in a bar where smoking is permitted.
C) A person eats at fast-food restaurants frequently.
D) A person does not exercise at all.

Question 5

Which is known to best improve a person's chance of surviving cancer?

A) Early detection and prompt treatment of the disease
B) Treatment with a combination of surgery and drugs
C) Receiving treatment in a large teaching hospital
D) Having strong religious beliefs

Question 6

The nursing assistant caring for a resident should report which findings immediately to the nurse?

A) The resident develops indigestion after eating cabbage.
B) The resident gained 1 pound after eating a large meal.
C) The resident's stool is narrow in diameter and dark and tarry.
D) The resident's voice is slightly hoarse from a recent virus.

Question 7

The purpose of a screening test is to:

A) detect cancer before the person develops signs and symptoms.
B) determine the person's chances of recovering from cancer.
C) agree upon on the appropriate treatment for the cancer.
D) confirm the diagnosis of cancer.

Question 8

It is true that hair loss caused by chemotherapy:

A) is a result of cells dying.
B) is a side effect of the cancer itself.
C) will never grow back completely.
D) shows that the cancer treatment is effective.

Question 9

What might be a side effect of the pain medication given to a client with advanced cancer?

A) Extreme fatigue
B) Sores in the mouth
C) Constipation
D) Alopecia

Question 10

What can the nursing assistant do to help a client diagnosed with stomatitis as a result of chemotherapy?

A) Avoid providing regular oral care until the mouth sores heal.
B) Offer drinks blended with ice cream to provide nutrition.
C) Ask the nurse to increase the client's pain medication.
D) Provide gentle, thorough skin care frequently.

Question 11

The nursing assistant is caring for a resident recently diagnosed with cancer. How can the nursing assistant best meet the resident's emotional needs?

A) Tell the resident that many people survive cancer.
B) Leave the resident alone to deal with the grief privately.
C) Sit and listen to the resident's fears and concerns.
D) Change the subject whenever the resident brings up the cancer.

Question 12

When assisting a resident who is being treated for cancer with chemotherapy with mouth care, the nursing assistant is watching for side effects of the treatment such as:

A) a loosened tooth.
B) bad breath.
C) a sore on the inner cheek.
D) white patches on the teeth.

Question 13

A client receiving chemotherapy has developed alopecia. The nursing assistant prepares to meet a physical need resulting from this condition by:

A) providing the client with frequent oral care.
B) making sure the client can reach the call bell.
C) asking the family to bring the resident a knitted cap.
D) checking with the nurse about giving the resident frequent snacks.

Question 14

When a client is ordered a biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of cancer, the nursing assistant caring for the client will prepare to:

A) explain the reason for the test.
B) discuss what a positive biopsy report means.
C) talk with the family about their fears and concerns.
D) transport the client to where the biopsy will be done.

Question 15

The biggest concern about a sore on a resident's lip is that it:

A) is painful.
B) won't heal.
C) is unattractive.
D) keeps coming back.

Question 16

The nursing assistant observes the mole on the resident's arm has recently changed. The mole was round, brown, and small. Now it appears irregular, brown, black, red, and larger. What action should the nursing assistant take?

A) Chart the most recent appearance of the mole.
B) Report the changes to the nurse immediately.
C) Take no action because the changes are benign.
D) Wait and ask another assistant about the change.

Question 17

The nursing assistant is caring for a client with cancer receiving chemotherapy who has stomatitis. What is the best method for the nursing assistant to use when providing oral care?

A) Use a soft toothbrush and regular toothpaste.
B) Provide soft oral care swab and ordered oral rinse.
C) Choose warm water rinses only for oral care.
D) Prepare oral rinse by refrigerating it first.

Question 18

The nursing assistant is caring for a client diagnosed with cancer who has constipation because of the around-the-clock narcotic analgesics the client needs to take to relieve pain. The client has no dietary restrictions. What intervention should the nursing assistant provide?

A) Administer the client's laxative of choice.
B) Offer noncaffeinated drinks of the client's choice.
C) Prepare applesauce, tea, and white toast for the client.
D) Encourage the client to take non-narcotic analgesics.

Question 19

What is the best action(s) for the nursing assistant to take to care for a client experiencing bouts of vomiting after chemotherapy? Select all that apply.

A) Measure intake and output accurately.
B) Determine the effectiveness of the antiemetic.
C) Provide oral care after an episode of vomiting.
D) Explain the need to replace lost fluids with water.
E) Place the emesis basin and supplies in reach.

Question 20

A client has received chemotherapy intravenous (IV), and the nursing assistant observes the IV site as being red and puffy and warm to touch. What action should the nursing assistant take?

A) Ask the client how long the IV site has looked like this.
B) Report the observations immediately to the nurse.
C) Chart the observations, which are normal after chemo.
D) Apply a warm moist compress to the site and elevate on a pillow.