NEURO BRAIN TUMOR

1. What is a brain tumor?

• a) An infection in the brain

• b) A localized intracranial lesion that causes a rise in intracranial pressure

• c) A buildup of blood vessels in the brain

• d) A viral disease affecting the brain

2. According to WHO grading, what is a Grade 2 brain tumor?

• a) Undetermined

• b) Well-differentiated (Low grade)

• c) Moderately differentiated (Intermediate grade)

• d) Poorly differentiated (High grade)

3. Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of a brain tumor?

• a) Hemiparesis

• b) Vomiting unrelated to food intake

• c) Frequent coughing

• d) Changes in personality or behavior

4. In managing a patient with a brain tumor, Dexamethasone is administered primarily for which reason?

• A. To reduce tumor size

• B. To manage seizures

• C. To decrease inflammation and control edema around the tumor

• D. To enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy

5. A patient with a suspected glioblastoma is being evaluated for treatment options. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing consideration regarding the prognosis?

• A. Explain that complete surgical resection is often curative

• B. Discuss the need for long-term immunosuppressive therapy post-surgery.

• C. Inform the patient that glioblastoma is highly aggressive with a poor prognosis.

• D. Advise that radiation therapy alone is sufficient for long-term control

1. 6. Which of the following diagnostic tests is the most definitive for determining the type of brain tumor in a patient?

• A. Computed Tomography (CT) scan

• B. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• C. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan

• D. Brain biopsy