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HEC EXAM 3 | 123 QUESTIONS | WITH 100% ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
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HEC EXAM 3 | 123 QUESTIONS | WITH 100%ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
A patient with breast cancer asks the nurse why 6 weeks of daily radiation
treatments is necessary. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Your cancer is widespread and requires more than the usual amount of
radiation treatment."
B. "The cost of larger doses of radiation for a shorter period of time is justified
by the results."
C. "Research has shown more cancer cells are killed if the radiation is given in
smaller doses over a longer period of time."
D. "It is less likely your hair will fall out or you will become anemic if radiation is
given in smaller doses over a longer period of time." Answer - ANS: C
The nurse is planning care for a patient with hypercalcemia secondary to bone
metastasis. Which of the following interventions will be included in the plan of
care? (Select all that apply).
A. Increasing oral fluids
B. Placement of an oral airway at the bedside
C. Monitoring for Chvostek's sign
D. Implementing seizure precautions
E. Hyperactive reflex assessment
,F. Observation for muscle weakness Answer - ANS: A, F
Upon entering the room, the nurse finds the patient, who has just had a
mastectomy, crying. When the nurse asks about her crying, the patient states,
"I know I shouldn't cry because this surgery may well save my life." What is the
nurse's best response?
A. "It is okay to cry; mourning the loss of your breast is important for getting
past this."
B. "I know this is hard, but chances of survival are greatly improved now."
C. "Would you like to talk to someone who also has had a mastectomy?"
D. "How have you coped with difficult situations in the past?" Answer - ANS: A
Which of the following findings during a female breast examination should the
nurse report as suspicious for breast cancer?
A. Multiple nodules of round, lumpy, tender tissue in both breasts
B. A single soft, mobile, lobular nodule that is nontender
C. A poorly defined, firm lump that is nontender and nonmovable
D. A single soft lump that is well-defined and tender Answer - ANS: C
,What priority intervention will the nurse employ to prevent injury to the
patient with bone cancer?
A. Using a lift sheet when repositioning the patient
B. Positioning the patient so the heels do not touch the mattress
C. Providing small, frequent meals rich in calcium and phosphorus
D. Applying pressure for a full 5 minutes after intramuscular injections Answer
- ANS: A
Which of the following statements is essential when teaching a patient who has
received an injection of iodine-131?
A. "Do not share a toilet with anyone else for 3 days."
B. "You need to save all your urine for the next 7 days."
C. "No special precautions are needed, because this is a weak type of
radiation."
D. "You need to avoid contact with everyone except family members until the
radiation device is removed." Answer - ANS: A
The nurse would incorporate which of the following into the plan of care as a
primary prevention strategy for reduction of the risk for cancer?
, A. Yearly mammography for women aged 40 years and older
B. Using skin protection during sun exposure while at the beach
C. Colonoscopy at age 50 and every 10 years as follow-up
D. Yearly prostate specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam for men aged
50 and over Answer - ANS: B
While planning care for a patient experiencing fatigue due to chemotherapy,
which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Prioritization and administration of nursing care throughout the day
B. Completing all nursing care in the morning so the patient can rest the
remainder of the day
C. Completing all nursing care in the evening when the patient is more rested
D. Limiting visitors, thus promoting the maximal amount of hours for sleep
Answer - ANS: A
The nurse is caring for a patient who received a bone marrow transplant 10
days ago. The nurse would monitor for which of the following clinical
manifestations that could indicate a potentially life-threatening situation?
A. Mucositis
B. Confusion
C. Depression
D. Mild temperature elevation Answer - ANS: D
While the nurse is obtaining the health history of a 75-year-old female patient,
which of the following has the greatest implication for the development of
cancer?
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