ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 57 : Care of the Patient With Cancer Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a risk factor for cancer?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Cancer risk factors include smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco, environmental irritants, alcoholism, hereditary factors, and dietary habits.
Question 2 of 5
For which possible sign of testicular cancer would the nurse encourage the patient to look for during self-testicular examination?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Signs and symptoms of a scrotal tumor include an ache in the groin or stomach, feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, and breast enlargement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse expects which nursing intervention to be in the plan of care for a patient experiencing thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy to treat cancer?
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: A person with a low platelet count is at risk for bleeding. The patient should use a soft toothbrush for mouth care and apply direct pressure for 5-10 minutes if bleeding occurs. Aspirin is contraindicated with thrombocytopenia. If the patient has sexual intercourse, gentleness and adequate lubrication should be used. The patient should not have any elective surgery. In addition, antibiotics will not be beneficial for a low platelet count.
Question 4 of 5
How do cancer cells differ from normal cells?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Cancer cells are disorderly in replication, have larger nuclei, an irregular shape, a different number of chromosomes, and a different process of mitosis.
Question 5 of 5
The term ___ refers to the process by which a normal cell is transformed into a cancer cell.
Correct Answer: carcinogenesis
Rationale: Carcinogenesis is the process by which a normal cell is transformed into a cancer cell.