Oncology Quiz

Oncology Quiz

by Ginny Bayes

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is accurate?

• “Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.”

• “Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.”

• “Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs.”

• “Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells.”

Multiple Choice

The nurse teaches a patient who is scheduled for a prostate needle biopsy about the procedure. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching was effective?

• “The biopsy will remove the cancer in my prostate gland.”

• “The biopsy will determine how much longer I have to live.”

• “The biopsy will help decide the treatment for my enlarged prostate.”

• “The biopsy will indicate whether the cancer has spread to other organs.”

Multiple Choice

A patient with a large stomach tumor attached to the liver is scheduled for a debulking procedure. What should the nurse teach the patient about the outcome of this procedure?

• Pain will be relieved by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach.

• Decreasing the tumor size will improve the effects of other therapy.

• Relieving the pressure in the stomach will promote optimal nutrition.

• Tumor growth will be controlled by removing all the cancerous tissue.

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing external radiation has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. The nurse teaches the patient about the management of the skin reaction. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates the teaching was effective?

• “I can use ice packs to relieve itching.”

• “I will scrub the area with warm water.”

• “I will make sure to get some sunlight on my skin daily.”

• “I can buy some aloe vera gel to use on my skin.”

Multiple Choice

After change-of-shift report on the oncology unit, which patient should the nurse assess first?

• Patient who has a platelet count of 82,000/µL after chemotherapy.

• Patient who has xerostomia after receiving head and neck radiation.

• Patient who is neutropenic and has a temperature of 100.5° F (38.1° C).

• Patient who is worried about getting the prescribed long-acting opioid on time.

Multiple Select

A patient develops neutropenia after receiving chemotherapy. Which information about ways to prevent infection will the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Select all that apply.

• Cook food thoroughly before eating

• Choose low fiber, low residue foods.

• Avoid public transportation such as buses.

• Use rectal suppositories if needed for constipation.

• Talk to the oncologist before having any dental work.