NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer
11. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administration of cisplatin?
a) hydration
b) hemoglobin
c) weight
d) ECG
12. The client is receiving internal radiation therapy. What is the appropriate nursing action to minimize radiation contamination?
a) put the soiled linens in double bag
b) keep clients things close to her bedside
c) always wear gloves when entering the client's room
d) minimize contact with the client
13. A client is suspected of having pheochromocytoma. Which of the following signs and symptoms would help support this diagnosis?
a) abdominal pain
b) anuria
c) hypertension
d) weight gain
14. Before uterine radioactive implant is inserted, which of the following physician's orders does the nurse expect?
a) administer analgesic
b) administer sedative
c) administer enema
d) administer antibiotic
15. The nurse is admitting a patient with jaundice, due to pancreatic cancer. Which of the following would the nurse give highest priority?
a) body image
b) nutrition
c) skin integrity
d) anticipatory grieving
NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer:
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE
11) A
- cisplatin, a neoplastic agent is nephrotoxic. The client should be adequately hydrated before administration of the drug.
12) D
- Each contact with the client undergoing internal radiation therapy should last for 5 minutes only, a total of 30 minutes in an 8-hour shift, to minimize radiation contamination. The nurse should wear dosimeter badge to measure radiation exposure.
13) C
- pheochromocytoma is a tumor in the adrenal medulla that stimulates increased secretion of catecholamines (epinephrine/norepinephrine). This causes hypertension.
14) C
- during uterine radioactive implant, the client should be on bedrest. Defecation should be avoided during treatment to prevent dislodgement of the implant. Therefore, enema is usually ordered by the physician before the treatment.
15) C
- give priority to physiologic before psychosocial needs. Jaundice causes severe pruritus. Therefore, maintaining skin integrity is a priority.
Or go back toNCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (1-3) to start the practice test from the beginning.
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