Question 1

All of the following are true regarding the process of staging in relationship to cancer except:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that teaching about secondary prevention has been effective when the client states:

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of disease to prevent progression. A Pap smear is an example of secondary prevention because it is a screening test used to detect early signs of cervical cancer, allowing for early intervention. Choices A and B are examples of primary prevention, which aims to prevent disease before it occurs. Choice D describes a treatment intervention rather than a prevention strategy.

Question 3

What would be the best response by a nurse to a patient who says that her friends might not accept her now that she has had a mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

B) This response shows empathy and opens up a dialogue for the patient to express her feelings and concerns, which is a supportive and therapeutic approach.

Question 4

The client has cancer.He asks the nurse where cancer comes from.What is the best explanation by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The client has cancer.He asks the nurse...

Question 5

The acronym that the American Cancer Society recommends to help people remember what to look for when assessing themselves for cancer is:

Accepted Answer

The acronym "CAUTION" is recommended by the American Cancer Society to help people remember the key signs to look for when assessing themselves for cancer. Each letter stands for a symptom or sign that could indicate cancer: Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole, and Nagging cough or hoarseness.

Question 6

The client receives chemotherapy, and frequently complains of a headache.What will the best plan of the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The client receives chemotherapy, and frequently complains...

Question 7

Which are not included in the etiology of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Structural causes are not typically classified as a primary etiology of cancer. The main categories of cancer causes include chemical (e.g., tobacco smoke), physical (e.g., UV radiation), and biological (e.g., viruses, bacteria) factors. Structural issues, while they can contribute to complications or manifestations of cancer, are not direct causes of cancer initiation.

Question 8

The nursing instructor teaches student nurses about chemotherapy for cancer.Which statement best explains why lung cancers are less sensitive to antineoplastic agents than are other types of cancers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nursing instructor teaches student nurses about...

Question 9

The female client has experienced alopecia due to chemotherapy.She is distraught, and feels that no one will want to look at her.What will the best plan of the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

The best plan involves addressing the client's emotional needs by discussing her feelings about the effects of her hair loss, which can help her process her emotions and feel supported.

Question 10

Which of the following most accurately describes the cell kill hypothesis?

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The answer of Which of the following most accurately describes...

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of adjuvant chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Adjuvant therapy refers to the treatment given after primary treatments like surgery or radiation to eliminate any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. It does not refer to treatments given before surgery or radiation, which would be termed neoadjuvant therapy.

Question 12

A nurse understands that a patient placed on reverse isolation might exhibit signs of depression because:

Accepted Answer

Reverse isolation is used to protect patients with weakened immune systems from infections. The misconception that isolation is due to the contagious nature of their condition, rather than their vulnerability to infection, can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression, especially if they believe it will deter family visits.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a psychological issue associated with the treatment of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue is more commonly classified as a physical symptom associated with cancer and its treatment rather than a psychological issue. Anxiety, depression, and stress are psychological issues that can be associated with the treatment of cancer.

Question 14

All the following are goals of chemotherapy except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the following are goals of chemotherapy...

Question 15

A main difference between benign and malignant tumors is:

Accepted Answer

Malignant tumors are characterized by their rapid growth, invasive nature, and potential to cause death, distinguishing them from benign tumors, which typically grow more slowly, remain localized, and are less likely to be life-threatening.

Question 16

The client receives several chemotherapeutic agents as treatments for cancer.The client asks the nurse why he needs so many drugs.What is the best response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The client receives several chemotherapeutic agents as...

Question 17

Cancer is a disease characterized by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cancer is a disease characterized by:
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Question 18

Receiving the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is an example of what type of prevention?

Accepted Answer

The HPV vaccine is an example of primary prevention because it aims to prevent the onset of cervical cancer by immunizing individuals against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a major cause of cervical cancer.

Quiz 57: Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy