ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 53 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has conducted a community screening event for oral cancer. What client is the highest priority for referral to a dentist?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking and alcohol exposure create a high risk for this client. Poor oral hygiene is not related to the etiology of cancer but may cause a tumor to go unnoticed. Tanning is a risk factor, but short-term exposure does not have the same risk as daily exposure to tobacco and alcohol. Illicit drugs are not related to oral cancers.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reads a clients chart and sees that the health care provider assessed mucosal erythropplasia. What does the client needs to what that this means for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mucosal erythropplasia is the earliest sign of oral cancer. It is not a fungal infection, inflammation of the gums, or an obvious tumor.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed cotusimma (Ebitus) for oral cancer and asks the nurse how it works. What response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cetusimma (Ebitus) targets and blocks the epidermal growth factor, which contributes to the growth of oral cancers. The other explanations are not correct.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a large oral tumor. What assessment by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway always takes priority. Airway must be assessed first and any problems resolved if present.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a clients oral cavity and observes the condition depicted in the photo below. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given the context of oral cavity assessment and the presence of a condition depicted in a photo, the best action is to refer the client to a dentist immediately for further evaluation, as the condition could indicate a serious issue such as oral cancer. Documenting and monitoring is important but not sufficient as the primary action. Applying a topical anesthetic is inappropriate without a diagnosis, and education on oral hygiene is secondary to professional evaluation.