chapter 13 questions

Which of the following is not part of CAUTION warning signs of cancer?

Weight gain
A sore that does not heal
Indigestion
Unusual bleeding or discharge
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Which of the following is not part of CAUTION warning signs of cancer?

Weight gain
A sore that does not heal
Indigestion
Unusual bleeding or discharge
weight gain
A patient is diagnosed with colon cancer with metastasis to the liver. Which stage of cancer?

Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
stage IV
A patient joined a smoke cessation class. Which prevention of cancer does it entail?

Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
primary prevention
Which of the following interventions is not appropriate for the patient experiencing fatigue post radiation therapy?

Complete bed rest
Monitor CBC
Pacing activities
complete bed rest
You're caring for a patient who is experiencing chemo-induced nausea. Which of the following is appropriate?

Administer prophylactic antiemetics
Encourage smaller meals
Assess patient's dietary preferences
All of the above
All of the above
Cancer is the ______ most common cause of death in the United States.

A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
B. second
What is the difference between the cells of a benign tumor and the cells of a malignant tumor?

A. The cells of benign tumors are typically aplastic.
B. The cells of malignant tumors are apoptotic.
C. The cells of malignant tumors lack contact inhibition.
D. The cells of benign tumors are characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
C. The cells of malignant tumors lack contact inhibition.
The nurse understands that an important laboratory assessment parameter for a patient with cancer that has metastasized to bone is which of the following?

A. White blood cell count
B. Calcium level
C. Glucose level
D. Sodium/potassium level
B. Calcium level
What is the most specific method of diagnosing a malignancy?

A. Serum laboratory tests
B. MRI
C. CT scan
D. Biopsy
D. Biopsy
The nurse understands that the patient receiving chemotherapy prior to definitive surgical excision is receiving which type of treatment?

A. Secondary treatment
B. Adjuvant therapy
C. Neoadjuvant therapy
D. Primary treatment
C. neoadjuvant therapy
Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching about chemotherapy was effective? A. "I know everyone loses their hair with chemo." B. "I know it is important that I monitor my temperature." C. "I know I should eat whatever I want so that I don't lose weight while on chemo." D. "I understand that I can skip a chemo treatment if I don't feel well."B. "I know it is important that I monitor my temperature."