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A female client with cancer is scheduled for radiation therapy. The nurse knows that radiation at any treatment site may cause certain adverse affects. Therefore, the nurse should prepare the client to expect: A. Hairloss B. Somatitis C. Fatigue D. Vomiting - Answer-C The client receiving in...

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Radiation Questions Exam Questions
and Answers Latest Update
A female client with cancer is scheduled for radiation therapy. The nurse knows that
radiation at any treatment site may cause certain adverse affects. Therefore, the nurse
should prepare the client to expect:
A. Hairloss
B. Somatitis
C. Fatigue
D. Vomiting - Answer-C

The client receiving internal radiation therapy. The nurse should:
A. Remember to give the badge to the next shift nurse
B. Maintain 30 mins close contact with patient
C. Wear gloves , mask and gown when entering client's room
D. Instruct relatives not to visit client during entire duration of therapy - Answer-A

A patient undergoing external radiation has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in
the treatment area. The nurse teaches the patient about management of the skin
reaction. Which statement if made by the patient indicates the teaching was effective?
A. I can buy some aloe vera gel to use
B. I will expose the treatment area to a sun lamp daily
C. I can use ice packs to relieve itching in the treatment area
D. I will scrub the area with warm water to remove the scales - Answer-A

Skin reactions are common in radiation therapy. Nursing responsibilities on promoting
skin integrity should be promoted apart from:
A. Avoiding use of ointments, powders, and lotion to the area
B. Using soft cotton fabrics for clothing
C. Washing the area with a mild soap and water and patting it dry not rubbing it
D. Avoid direct sunshine or cold - Answer-C

A client had undergone radiation therapy (external). The expected side effects include
the following apart from:
A. Hair loss
B. Ulceration of oral mucous membranes
C. Constipation
D. Headache - Answer-C

Radiation protection is very important to implement when performing nursing
procedures. When the nurse is not performing any nursing procedures what distance
should be maintained from the client?
A. 1 feet
B. 2 feet

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