Deck 10: Cellular Regulation

Question 1

In caring for a patient following lobectomy for lung cancer,which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A) Position the patient on the operative side only.
B) Avoid administering narcotic pain medications.
C) Keep the patient on strict bed rest.
D) Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe.

Answer 1

Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe.

Question 2

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 2

Prioritization and administration of nursing care throughout the day

Question 3

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 3

Using skin protection during sun exposure while at the beach

Question 4

While collecting a health history on a patient admitted for colon cancer,which of the following questions would be a priority to ask this patient?

A) "Have you noticed any blood in your stool?"
B) "Have you been experiencing nausea?"
C) "Do you have back pain?"
D) "Have you noticed any swelling in your abdomen?"

Question 5

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

Question 6

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?

A) Being a 75-year-old woman
B) Family history of hypertension
C) Cigarette smoking as a teenager
D) Advancing age

Question 7

A female patient complains of a "scab that just won't heal" under her left breast.During your conversation,she also mentions chronic fatigue,loss of appetite,and slight cough,attributed to allergies.What are the nurse's next steps?

A) Continue to conduct a symptom analysis to better understand the patient's symptoms and concerns.
B) End the appointment and tell the patient to use skin protection during sun exposure.
C) Suggest further testing with a cancer specialist and provide the appropriate literature.
D) Tell her to put a bandage on the scab and set a follow-up appointment in one week.