Quiz 2

A 40-year-old client with a benign brain tumor is preparing to undergo treatment with a gamma knife. The client tells the nurse, “That sounds scary. I’m really nervous about having someone cut into my brain!” Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?

• "It is called a knife because of how it works, but it doesn't actually cut into your brain"

• "You won't feel a thing because you will be asleep the entire time"

• "I know it sounds scary, but you will not actually see the knife during the procedure"

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    "Let me make an appointment with a social worker or counselor to talk about this with you more"

A 55-year-old female client is diagnosed with breast cancer. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer that the nurse should address during health teaching? 

• Family history of breast cancer

• Obesity

• Increasing age

• BRCA1 gene mutation 

A client with ovarian cancer asks the nurse about the possibility of having children after treatment. What is the nurse's best response?

• "It's unlikely that you'll be able to have children after treatment."

• "Treatment can affect your fertility, but it depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the treatments used."

• "We'll need to discuss this with your oncologist to determine the best course of action."

• "Don't worry about that now, focus on getting better." 

A client with ovarian cancer develops ascites. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

• Restrict fluids to reduce fluid buildup.

• Administer diuretics as prescribed.

• Elevate the client's legs to promote fluid drainage.

• Encourage the client to ambulate frequently. 

Systemic chemotherapy is effective in only a small percentage of patient with malignant brain tumour; this can be explained as a result of what?

• severe drug side effects

• poor patient compliance

• the blood brain barrier

• ineffective drugs

which of the following is a risk factor for the development of prostate cancer?

• affected brother

• history of tobacco use

• affected uncle

• history of venereal disease

A 60-year-old male presents to the clinic complaining of persistent constipation, occasional rectal bleeding, and unexplained weight loss. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing action? 

• Educate the patient on the importance of a high-fiber diet.

• Schedule a colonoscopy

• Order a stool sample for occult blood testing

• Reassure the patient that these symptoms are likely due to hemorrhoids. 

which of the following virus is related to the development of cervical cancer?

• Epstein- Barr Viru

• Human Pappiloma Virus

• Hepatitis B Virus

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus