A 78-year-old patient has developed Haemophilus influenzae. In addition to standard precautions, what should the nurse use to protect herself and other patients when working within 3 feet of the patient?

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A 78-year-old patient has developed Haemophilus influenzae. In addition to standard precautions, what should the nurse use to protect herself and other patients when working within 3 feet of the patient?

A. Mask B. Gown C. Gloves D. Shoe covers

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What does the presence of carcinoembryonic antigens (CEAs) and α-fetoprotein (AFP) on cell membranes indicate has happened to the cells?

A. They have shifted to more immature metabolic pathways and functions B. They have spread from areas of original development to different body tissues C. They produce abnormal toxins or chemicals that indicate abnormal cellular function D. They have become more differentiated as a result of repression of embryonic functions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A small lesion is discovered in a patient’s lung when an x-ray is performed for cervical spine pain. What is the definitive method of determining if the lesion is malignant?

A. Lung scan B. Tissue biopsy C. Oncofetal antigens in the blood D. CT or positron emission tomography (PET) scan

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

When a patient is undergoing brachytherapy, what is it important for the nurse to be aware of when caring for this patient?

A. The patient will undergo simulation to identify and mark the field of treatment B. The patient is a source of radiation and personnel must wear film badges during care C. The goal of this treatment is only palliative and the patient should be aware of the expected outcome D. Computerized dosimetry is used to determine the maximum dose of radiation to the tumor within an acceptable dose to normal tissue

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is the role of angiogenesis in cancer progression?

A. Promotes tumor shrinkage B. Prevents metastasis C. Supports tumor growth by forming new blood vessels D. Reduces oxygen supply to the tumor

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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