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While being prepared for a biopsy of a lump in the right breast, the patient asks the nurse what the difference is between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. The nurse explains that a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that benign tumors a. do not cause damage to adjacent tissue. b...

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While being prepared for a biopsy of a lump in the right breast, the patient asks the
nurse what the difference is between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. The nurse
explains that a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that benign tumors
a. do not cause damage to adjacent tissue.
b. do not spread to other tissues and organs.
c. are simply an overgrowth of normal cells.
d. frequently recur in the same site. - Answer-B

A patient who has been told by the health care provider that the cells in a bowel tumor
are poorly differentiated asks the nurse what is meant by "poorly differentiated." Which
response should the nurse make?
a. "The cells in your tumor do not look very different from normal bowel cells."
b. "The tumor cells have DNA that is different from your normal bowel cells."
c. "Your tumor cells look more like immature fetal cells than normal bowel cells."
d. "The cells in your tumor have mutated from the normal bowel cells." - Answer-C

A patient who smokes tells the nurse, "I want to have a yearly chest x-ray so that if I get
cancer, it will be detected early." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Chest x-rays do not detect cancer until tumors are already at least a half-inch in
size."
b. "Annual x-rays will increase your risk for cancer because of exposure to radiation."
c. "Insurance companies do not authorize yearly x-rays just to detect early lung cancer."
d. "Frequent x-rays damage the lungs and make them more susceptible to cancer." -
Answer-A

In teaching about cancer prevention to a community group, the nurse stresses
promotion of exercise, normal body weight, and low-fat diet because
a. most people are willing to make these changes to avoid cancer.
b. dietary fat and obesity promote growth of many types of cancer.
c. people who exercise and eat healthy will make other lifestyle changes.
d. obesity and lack of exercise cause cancer in susceptible people. - Answer-B

During a routine health examination, a 30-year-old patient tells the nurse about a family
history of colon cancer. The nurse will plan to
a. teach the patient about the need for a colonoscopy at age 50.
b. ask the patient to bring in a stool specimen to test for occult blood.
c. schedule a sigmoidoscopy to provide baseline data about the patient.
d. have the patient ask the doctor about specific tests for colon cancer. - Answer-D

When reviewing the chart for a patient with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the
cancer is staged as Tis, N0, M0. The nurse will teach the patient that

, a. the cancer cells are well-differentiated.
b. it is difficult to determine the original site of the cervical cancer.
c. further testing is needed to determine the spread of the cancer.
d. the cancer is localized to the cervix. - Answer-D

Which statement by a patient who is scheduled for a needle biopsy of the prostate
indicates that the patient understands the purpose of a biopsy?
a. "The biopsy will tell the doctor whether the cancer has spread to my other organs."
b. "The biopsy will help the doctor decide what treatment to use for my enlarged
prostate."
c. "The biopsy will determine how much longer I have to live."
d. "The biopsy will indicate the effect of the cancer on my life." - Answer-B

The nurse is teaching a postmenopausal patient with breast cancer about the expected
outcomes of her cancer treatment. The nurse evaluates that the teaching has been
effective when the patient says
a. "After cancer has not recurred for 5 years, it is considered cured."
b. "I will need to have follow-up examinations for many years after I have treatment
before I can be considered cured."
c. "Cancer is considered cured if the entire tumor is surgically removed."
d. "Cancer is never considered cured, but the tumor can be controlled with surgery,
chemotherapy, and radiation." - Answer-B

A patient with a large stomach tumor that is attached to the liver is scheduled to have a
debulking procedure. The nurse explains that the expected outcome of this surgery is
a. control of the tumor growth by removal of malignant tissue.
b. promotion of better nutrition by relieving the pressure in the stomach.
c. relief of pain by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach.
d. reduction of the tumor burden to enhance adjuvant therapy. - Answer-D

External-beam radiation is planned for a patient with endometrial cancer. The nurse
teaches the patient that an important measure to prevent complications from the effects
of the radiation is to
a. test all stools for the presence of blood.
b. inspect the mouth and throat daily for the appearance of thrush.
c. perform perianal care with sitz baths and meticulous cleaning.
d. maintain a high-residue, high-fat diet. - Answer-C

Which action by a nursing assistant (NA) caring for a patient with a temporary
radioactive cervical implant indicates that the RN should intervene?
a. The NA places the patient's bedding in the laundry container in the hallway.
b. The NA flushes the toilet once after emptying the patient's bedpan.
c. The NA stands by the patient's bed for an hour talking with the patient.
d. The NA gives the patient an alcohol-containing mouthwash for oral care. - Answer-C

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