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Cancer is a name for a large group of diseases all of which are characterized by 1) defective cellular growth and differentiation. 2) Rapid, explosive proliferation of cells. 3) production of toxins that alter cells. 4) a long, painful course. - Answer-1 A characteristic of the st...

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Exam #3 Cancer Quiz Questions with
Complete Solutions
Cancer is a name for a large group of diseases all of which are characterized by

1) defective cellular growth and differentiation.

2) Rapid, explosive proliferation of cells.

3) production of toxins that alter cells.

4) a long, painful course. - Answer-1

A characteristic of the stage of progression in the development of cancer is

1) mutation of stem cells.

2) steady, continual growth of cells facilitated by promotion factors.

3) increased invasiveness and metastasis.

4) oncogenic viral transformation of target cells - Answer-3

A nurse is preparing to access an implanted vascular port to administer chemotherapy.
The nurse:

1) Anchors the port with the dominant hand.

2) Palpates the port to locate the center of the device.

3) Places a warm pack over the area for several minutes to alleviate possible
discomfort.

4) Cleans the area with alcohol working from the outside inward. - Answer-2

A 54-year-old woman with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Her intravenous line
infiltrates and extravasation of the chemotherapeutic vesicant occurs. The nurse should
avoid doing which of the following in dealing with extravasation of vesicants?

1) Stopping the administration of the medication

2) Leaving the needle in place and aspirating any residual medication in the line.

3) Administering an available antidote as prescribed.

, 4) Applying direct manual pressure to the site. - Answer-4

A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who is receiving methotrexate intravenously.
The nurse monitors the client for:

1) Hypertension

2) Polycythemia

3) Marked myelosuppression

4) Hypovolemia - Answer-3

A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who has a nursing diagnosis of Body Image
Disturbance related to alopecia. The nurse plans to teach the client which of the
following related to this nursing diagnosis?

1) Proper dental hygiene with the use of a foam toothbrush.

2) The importance of rinsing the mouth after eating

3) The use of cosmetics to hide drug-induced rashes

4) The use of wigs, which are often covered by insurance - Answer-4

A nurse is caring for a client with Hodgkin disease who will be receiving chemotherapy.
Which statement by the client indicates the most positive coping mechanism to be used
during these treatments?

1) "I have selected a wig, even though I will miss my own hair."

2) "I know losing my hair won't bother me."

3) "I will not leave the house bald."

4) "I will be one of the few who doesn't lose their hair." - Answer-1

Important nursing roles related to prevention and detection of cancer include what?
Choose all that apply.

1) Teaching people self-examination of breast and testicles.

2) Instructing people to eat low-fiber, refined-carbohydrate diets.

3) Encouraging people to use interventions to cope with stress.

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