Cancer NCLEX Questions (71-75)

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71. The female client who has been receiving radiation therapy for bladder cancer tells the nurse that it feels as if she is voiding through the vagina. The nurse interprets that the client may be experiencing:
a) rupture of the bladder
b) the development of a vesicovaginal fistula
c) extreme stress caused by the diagnosis of cancer
d) altered personal sensation as the side effect of radiation therapy

72. The client with leukemia is receiving busulfan (Myleran) and allupurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for the client. The nurse tells the client that the purpose of the allupurinol is to prevent:

a) nausea
b) alopecia
c) vomiting
d) hyperuricemia

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Cancer NCLEX Questions (66-70)

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66.When assessing the laboratory results of the client with bladder cancer and bone metastasis, the nurse notes a calcium level of 12 mg/dl. The nurse recognizes that this is consistent with which oncological emergency?

a) hyperkalemia
b) hypercalemia
c) spinal cord compression
d) superior vena cava syndrome

67. The client reports to the nurse that when performing testicular self-examination, he found a lump the size and shape of a pea. The appropriate response to the client is which of the following?

a) lumps like that are normal, don't worry
b) let me know if it gets bigger next month
c) that could be cancer. I'll ask the doctor to examine you
d) that's important to report even though it might not be serious

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NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (61-65)

NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer

61. The home health care nurse is caring for a client with cancer and the client is complaining of acute pain. The appropriate nursing assessment of the client's pain would include which of the following?

a) the client's pain rating
b) nonverbal cues from the client
c) the nurse's impression of the client's pain
d) pain relief after appropriate nursing intervention

62. The nurse is caring for a client who is a pelvic exenteration and the physician changes the client's diet from NPO status to clear liquids. The nurse makes which priority assessment before administering the diet?

a) bowel sounds
b) ability to ambulate
c) incision appearance
d) urine specific gravity

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NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (56-60)

NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer

56. The nurse is caring for a client with an internal radiation implant. When caring for the client, the nurse should observe which of the following principles?

a) limit the time with the client to 1 hour per shift
b) do not allow pregnant women into the client's room
c) remove the dosimeter badge when entering the client's room
d) individuals younger than 16 years old may be allowed to go in the room as long as they are 6 feet away from the client

57. A cervical radiation implant is placed in the client for the treatment of cervical cancer. The nurse initiates what most appropriate activity order for this client?

a) bed rest
b) out of bed ad lib
c) out of bed in a chair only
d) ambulation to the bathroom only

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NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (51-55)

NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer

51. The client suspected of an ovarian tumor is scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound. The nurse provides which pre-procedure instruction to the client?

a) eat a light breakfast only
b) maintain an NPO before the procedure
c) wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the procedure
d) drink six to eight glasses of water without voiding before the test

52. A client is diagnosed with multiple myeloma and the client asks the nurse about the diagnosis. The nurse bases the response on which description of this disorder?

a) altered red blood cell production
b) altered production of lymph nodes
c) malignant exacerbation in the number of leukocytes
d) malignant proliferation of plasma cells within the bone

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NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (46-50)

NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer

46. The nurse is instructing the client to perform a testicular self-examination. The nurse tells the client:

a) to examine the testicles while lying down
that the best time for the examination is after a shower
c) to gently feel the testicles with one finger to feel for a growth
d) that testicular self-examinations should be done at least every 6 months

47. The client with cancer is receiving chemotherapy and develops thrombocytopenia. The nurse identifies which intervention as the highest priority in the nursing plan of care?

a) monitoring temperature
b) ambulation three times daily
c) monitoring the platelet count
d) monitoring for pathological fractures

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NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer (41-45)

NCLEX Review Questions on Cancer

41. The health education nurse provides instructions to a group of clients regarding measures that will assist in preventing skin cancer. Which statement by a client indicates a need for further instructions?

a) I will avoid sun exposure after 3 pm
b) I will use sunscreen when participating in outdoor activities
c) I will wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in the sun
d) I will examine my body monthly for any lesions that may be suspicious

42. The client is undergoing radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. Following treatment, the nurse notes erythema on the client's chest and neck, and the client is complaining of pain at the radiation site. The nurse interprets this assessment data a(n):

a) allergic reaction to the radiation
b) superficial injury to tissue from the radiation
c) cutaneous reaction to products formed by the lysis of the neoplastic cells
d) ischemic injury, much like pressure ulcer formation. caused by pressure from the linear accelerator

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