VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
REMEDIATION EXAM PREP PRACTICE SET 2026
SOLVED MATERIAL VERIFIED
◉ What are tumor reduction methods? Answer: Cryosurgery, laser
therapy, ablation, or artery embolization to reduce tumor size or
blood supply.
◉ What is the purpose of lymph node dissection? Answer: To
determine if cancer has spread and assist with staging and
treatment planning.
◉ What is the basic action of chemotherapy? Answer: Cytotoxic
drugs that damage DNA or target rapidly dividing cells (both cancer
and normal cells).
◉ What rapidly dividing cells are affected by chemotherapy?
Answer: GI mucosa, hair follicles, bone marrow, leading to
stomatitis, alopecia, and myelosuppression.
◉ What safety measures should staff take when administering
chemotherapy? Answer: Most chemo (even oral) is toxic if touched,
inhaled, or ingested; use PPE and do NOT crush/split/chew oral
agents.
,◉ What are vesicant chemotherapy drugs? Answer: Drugs that can
cause severe tissue damage if they extravasate; should be given via
central line when possible.
◉ What is central venous access used for in chemotherapy? Answer:
Often used for long-term therapy and vesicant drugs (e.g., PICC or
implanted port).
◉ What defines neutropenia in chemotherapy? Answer: ANC <
1,000/mm³; indicates a weak immune system and high infection
risk.
◉ What are key nursing actions for neutropenia? Answer: Monitor
temp & WBC/ANC; report temp > 37.8°C (100°F); private room;
avoid fresh fruits/veggies, plants, or sick visitors.
◉ What is the major GI effect of chemotherapy and its management?
Answer: CINV (chemo-induced nausea/vomiting); give antiemetics
before chemo and continue for days after.
◉ What is important teaching regarding alopecia from
chemotherapy? Answer: Hair loss usually begins 7-10 days after
starting chemo; it is temporary and new hair may differ in
color/texture.
,◉ What are key care strategies for mucositis/stomatitis? Answer:
Inspect mouth often; use soft toothbrush; avoid alcohol mouthwash
and spicy/acidic foods.
◉ What should be monitored for anemia from chemotherapy?
Answer: Fatigue, pallor, SOB; use energy-conservation strategies;
give erythropoietin and iron.
◉ What is thrombocytopenia from chemotherapy? Answer: Low
platelets leading to bleeding risk; avoid IM injections and NSAIDs.
◉ What are symptoms of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Answer: Numbness/tingling, loss of sensation, constipation,
orthostatic hypotension.
◉ What is external beam radiation (EBRT)? Answer: Radiation
delivered from outside the body; patient is NOT radioactive and not
hazardous to others.
◉ What are skin care instructions for EBRT? Answer: Gentle wash
with mild soap/water, pat dry; avoid lotions/perfumes/deodorants
on field.
, ◉ What are safety measures for internal radiation (brachytherapy)?
Answer: Client in private room; door closed; limit visitors to 30 min
and maintain 6 ft distance.
◉ What is the purpose of hormone therapy in cancer treatment?
Answer: Used for hormone-sensitive tumors (breast, prostate);
hormones or antagonists block or compete with support hormones.
◉ What is the key point of immunotherapy (biotherapy)? Answer:
Uses BRMs (interleukins, interferons, monoclonal antibodies) to
boost immune response against cancer.
◉ What is the key concept of targeted therapy? Answer: Acts on
specific molecules or receptors on cancer cells; more selective with
less damage to normal cells.
◉ What is photodynamic therapy? Answer: Uses a photosensitizing
drug + light to destroy tumor cells; avoid sun exposure and bright
light for about 6 weeks after treatment.
◉ What should patients avoid after photodynamic therapy? Answer:
Sun exposure and bright light for about 6 weeks.
◉ What does BMI stand for? Answer: Body Mass Index.
REMEDIATION EXAM PREP PRACTICE SET 2026
SOLVED MATERIAL VERIFIED
◉ What are tumor reduction methods? Answer: Cryosurgery, laser
therapy, ablation, or artery embolization to reduce tumor size or
blood supply.
◉ What is the purpose of lymph node dissection? Answer: To
determine if cancer has spread and assist with staging and
treatment planning.
◉ What is the basic action of chemotherapy? Answer: Cytotoxic
drugs that damage DNA or target rapidly dividing cells (both cancer
and normal cells).
◉ What rapidly dividing cells are affected by chemotherapy?
Answer: GI mucosa, hair follicles, bone marrow, leading to
stomatitis, alopecia, and myelosuppression.
◉ What safety measures should staff take when administering
chemotherapy? Answer: Most chemo (even oral) is toxic if touched,
inhaled, or ingested; use PPE and do NOT crush/split/chew oral
agents.
,◉ What are vesicant chemotherapy drugs? Answer: Drugs that can
cause severe tissue damage if they extravasate; should be given via
central line when possible.
◉ What is central venous access used for in chemotherapy? Answer:
Often used for long-term therapy and vesicant drugs (e.g., PICC or
implanted port).
◉ What defines neutropenia in chemotherapy? Answer: ANC <
1,000/mm³; indicates a weak immune system and high infection
risk.
◉ What are key nursing actions for neutropenia? Answer: Monitor
temp & WBC/ANC; report temp > 37.8°C (100°F); private room;
avoid fresh fruits/veggies, plants, or sick visitors.
◉ What is the major GI effect of chemotherapy and its management?
Answer: CINV (chemo-induced nausea/vomiting); give antiemetics
before chemo and continue for days after.
◉ What is important teaching regarding alopecia from
chemotherapy? Answer: Hair loss usually begins 7-10 days after
starting chemo; it is temporary and new hair may differ in
color/texture.
,◉ What are key care strategies for mucositis/stomatitis? Answer:
Inspect mouth often; use soft toothbrush; avoid alcohol mouthwash
and spicy/acidic foods.
◉ What should be monitored for anemia from chemotherapy?
Answer: Fatigue, pallor, SOB; use energy-conservation strategies;
give erythropoietin and iron.
◉ What is thrombocytopenia from chemotherapy? Answer: Low
platelets leading to bleeding risk; avoid IM injections and NSAIDs.
◉ What are symptoms of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Answer: Numbness/tingling, loss of sensation, constipation,
orthostatic hypotension.
◉ What is external beam radiation (EBRT)? Answer: Radiation
delivered from outside the body; patient is NOT radioactive and not
hazardous to others.
◉ What are skin care instructions for EBRT? Answer: Gentle wash
with mild soap/water, pat dry; avoid lotions/perfumes/deodorants
on field.
, ◉ What are safety measures for internal radiation (brachytherapy)?
Answer: Client in private room; door closed; limit visitors to 30 min
and maintain 6 ft distance.
◉ What is the purpose of hormone therapy in cancer treatment?
Answer: Used for hormone-sensitive tumors (breast, prostate);
hormones or antagonists block or compete with support hormones.
◉ What is the key point of immunotherapy (biotherapy)? Answer:
Uses BRMs (interleukins, interferons, monoclonal antibodies) to
boost immune response against cancer.
◉ What is the key concept of targeted therapy? Answer: Acts on
specific molecules or receptors on cancer cells; more selective with
less damage to normal cells.
◉ What is photodynamic therapy? Answer: Uses a photosensitizing
drug + light to destroy tumor cells; avoid sun exposure and bright
light for about 6 weeks after treatment.
◉ What should patients avoid after photodynamic therapy? Answer:
Sun exposure and bright light for about 6 weeks.
◉ What does BMI stand for? Answer: Body Mass Index.
