3S Oncology Chemo Certification Test Questions and Answers
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatments. your best response is: -
treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid ANSWER -Normal contact and hugging and
tumor, it is called what? - ANSWER - kissing are safe
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do
non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer you teach them about caring for the site when
in any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWER - they get home? - ANSWER -Apply a warm
Alkylating Agents compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to Which of the following actions reflect an
chemotherapy are termed? - ANSWER - understanding of safe-handling procedures? -
Genotoxicity ANSWER -Wear two pairs of
chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where
they prevent cell division? - ANSWER -M
Phase Which of the following is TRUE about the use of
chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANSWER -
Which of the following is likely the best way to Gowns should be worn while administering
ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? chemotherapy by IV, oral (if splashing is likely),
- ANSWER -Schedule a phone call with the topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized
patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated drugs
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of Because of the possibility of exposure through
cyclophosphamide, what should discharge bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time
education for the patient include? - to maintain hazardous drug precautions? -
ANSWER -Encourage the intake of 2-3 ANSWER -48 hours
liters of fluid per day
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and
Which of the following is true and should always gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent
be included in your discussion with patients patient with chemotherapy infusing. The gown
when they go home after completing does not appear soiled. What should be done
chemotherapy? - ANSWER -Sexual with the gown? - ANSWER -Dispose in a
relations are often allowed as long as special yellow chemotherapy waste container
precautions are taken
Which of the following is true about pregnant
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with nurses who care for patients receiving
family members during chemotherapy chemotherapy? - ANSWER -Employee has
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When chemotherapy is used before primary treatments. your best response is: -
treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid ANSWER -Normal contact and hugging and
tumor, it is called what? - ANSWER - kissing are safe
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do
non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer you teach them about caring for the site when
in any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWER - they get home? - ANSWER -Apply a warm
Alkylating Agents compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to Which of the following actions reflect an
chemotherapy are termed? - ANSWER - understanding of safe-handling procedures? -
Genotoxicity ANSWER -Wear two pairs of
chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where
they prevent cell division? - ANSWER -M
Phase Which of the following is TRUE about the use of
chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANSWER -
Which of the following is likely the best way to Gowns should be worn while administering
ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? chemotherapy by IV, oral (if splashing is likely),
- ANSWER -Schedule a phone call with the topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized
patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated drugs
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of Because of the possibility of exposure through
cyclophosphamide, what should discharge bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time
education for the patient include? - to maintain hazardous drug precautions? -
ANSWER -Encourage the intake of 2-3 ANSWER -48 hours
liters of fluid per day
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and
Which of the following is true and should always gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent
be included in your discussion with patients patient with chemotherapy infusing. The gown
when they go home after completing does not appear soiled. What should be done
chemotherapy? - ANSWER -Sexual with the gown? - ANSWER -Dispose in a
relations are often allowed as long as special yellow chemotherapy waste container
precautions are taken
Which of the following is true about pregnant
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with nurses who care for patients receiving
family members during chemotherapy chemotherapy? - ANSWER -Employee has
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