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Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client undergoes a biopsy of a suspicious lesion. The biopsy report classifies the lesion according to the TNM staging system as follows: TIS, NO, MO. What does this classification mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client who suspects that she has a lump in her breast. The nurse instructs the client that a diagnosis of breast cancer is confirmed by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A diagnosis of breast cancer is confirmed through a biopsy, which involves removing a sample of tissue or cells from the lump in the breast and examining it under a microscope. Fine needle aspiration is a minimally invasive procedure where a thin needle is used to remove cells from the lump for examination. This diagnostic method allows for the confirmation of breast cancer by analyzing the cells for signs of malignancy. While breast self-examinations, mammography, and chest x-rays are important tools for detecting breast abnormalities, they are not definitive in confirming a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bronchogenic carcinoma. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In caring for a client with bronchogenic carcinoma, the highest priority nursing diagnosis would be Ineffective airway clearance related to obstruction by a tumor or secretions. This is crucial because any blockage in the airway can lead to serious respiratory complications, such as respiratory distress or respiratory failure. Ensuring effective airway clearance is essential to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation for the client. Addressing this priority nursing diagnosis promptly can help prevent potential life-threatening situations and promote optimal respiratory function for the client.
Question 4 of 5
A form of cancer therapy wherein a beam of high-energy electromagnetic radiation desires the cancer ceils?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses a beam of high-energy electromagnetic radiation to target and destroy cancer cells. The high-energy radiation damages the DNA in cancer cells, causing them to die or be unable to multiply. By precisely targeting the tumor with these radiation beams, radiation therapy helps to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This form of therapy is an essential component in the treatment of many types of cancer, either alone or in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or other treatments.
Question 5 of 5
After surgery the nurse notes that the patient's urine is dark amber and concentrated. Which of the following does the nurse understand may be the reason for this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system saves fluid in response to the stress of surgery, leading to the urine becoming dark amber and concentrated. During stressful events such as surgery, the body activates the sympathetic nervous system as part of the fight-or-flight response. One of the functions of the sympathetic nervous system in this situation is to conserve fluids in the body by reducing urine output. This results in more concentrated urine, often appearing dark amber in color. Conversely, the parasympathetic nervous system is not typically involved in conserving fluid during stress responses.