Cancer NCLEX Questions 106-110

Cancer NCLEX Questions

106. A nurse is preparing a list of home care instructions regarding stoma and laryngectomy care to a client who had a laryngectomy. Select all instructions that would be included in the list

a) avoid swimming and use care when showering
b) keep the humidity in the home low
c) avoid exposure to people with infections
d) restrict fluid intake
e) obtain a Medic-Alert bracelet
f) prevent debris from entering the stoma

107. A client suspected of having an abdominal tumor is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with dye injection. The nurse tells the client that:

a) the test may be painful
b) the dye injected may cause a warm, flushing sensation
c) fluids will be restricted following the test
d) the test takes approximately 2 hours



108. Cancer NCLEX Questions about a client with liver cancer who receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse that some foods on the meal tray taste bitter. The nurse would try to limit which food that is most likely to cause this taste for the client?

a) beef
b) potatoes
c) custard
d) cantaloupe

109. The community health nurse is conducting a breast cancer screening clinic in a local neighborhood and is providing sessions regarding breast self-examination (BSE). A postmenopausal woman arrives at the clinic for information on BSE. Which of the following information should the nurse give the client?

a) it is not necessary to do BSE because you are postmenpausal
b) you are not at risk for breast cancer because you are in the postmenopausal phase
c) you need to perform BSE on the same day of every month
d) mammograms performed every 5 years are sufficient in the postmenopausal phase

110. A community health nurse who is conducting a teaching session about the risks of testicular cancer has reviewed a list of instructions regarding testicular self-examination (TSE) with the clients attending the session. Which statement by a client indicates a need for further instructions?

a) TSE is performed once a month
b) TSE should be performed on the same day of each month
c) the scrotum is held in one hand and the testicle is rolled between the thumb and forefinger of the other hand
d) it is best to do TSE first thing in the morning before a bath or shower





CANCER NCLEX Questions
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

106) A, C, E, F

- The nurse would teach the client how to care for the stoma, depending on the type of laryngectomy performed. Most interventions focus on protection of the stoma and the prevention of infection. Interventions include to avoid swimming, use care when showering, avoid exposure to people with infections, prevent debris from entering the stoma, and obtain a Medic-Alert bracelet. Additional interventions include wearing a stoma guard or high-collared clothing to cover the stoma, increasing the humidity in the home, and increasing fluid intake to 3000 mL/day to keep the secretions thin.

107) B

- CT scanning causes no pain and can take 15 to 60 minutes to perform. The dye may cause a warm flushing sensation when injected. Fluids are encouraged following the procedure. If an iodine dye is used, the client should be asked about allergies to seafood or iodine.

108) A

- Cancer NCLEX Questions Rationale: Chemotherapy may cause distortion of taste. Often, beef and pork are reported to taste bitter or metallic. The nurse can promote client nutrition by helping the client choose alternative sources of protein in the diet. Options B, C, and D are not likely to cause distortion of taste.

109)  C

- Women who are in the postmenopausal phase are taught to do BSE on the same day of every month. Before menopause, woman should do the procedure 7 days after the start of the menstrual cycle when the breasts are less tender. Options A, B, and D are incorrect regarding breast cancer and BSE in a woman who is postmenopausal.

110) D

- TSE is performed once a month and should be done on the same day of each month, as an aid to help the client remember to perform the exam. The scrotum is held in one hand and the testicle is rolled between the thumb and forefinger of the other hand. It is best to perform the exam during or after a warm shower or bath when the scrotum is most relaxed.


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