ATI MED SURG Cancer 2026 Realistic Questions And
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Version Test.
A nurse is teaching a client how to perform a breast self-examination
(BSE). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of breast cancer?
A. Lumps that are mobile and tender on palpation prior to a menstrual
period
B. Multiple round masses that are tender and found in both breasts
C. Bilaterally darkened areolas
D. A nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast - ANSWER: D. A
nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast
A nurse in an oncology clinic is assessing a client who has early stage
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Bone and joint pain
B. Enlarged lymph nodes
C. Intermittent hematuria
D. Productive cough - ANSWER: B. Enlarged lymph nodes
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of older adults at a
community center about risk factors for cancer. Which of the following
factors increases the risk of developing cancer after age 60?
A. High-protein diet
B. Insufficient calcium intake
C. Declining muscle mass
, D. Weakened immune responses - ANSWER: D. Weakened immune
responses
A nurse is teaching a client who has leukemia and has developed
thrombocytopenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. "Limit flossing your teeth to once a week."
B. "Gently blow your nose if needed."
C. "Use an electric razor when shaving."
D. "Wear shoes that have a soft sole." - ANSWER: C. "Use an electric
razor when shaving."
A nurse is admitting a client who has multiple myeloma and a white
blood cell count of 2,200/mm^3. Which of the following foods should the
nurse prohibit the family members from bringing to the client?
A. Fried chicken from a fast food restaurant
B. A case of canned nutritional supplements
C. A factory-sealed box of chocolates
D. A fresh fruit basket - ANSWER: D. A fresh fruit basket
A nurse is caring for a client whose surgeon informed him
postoperatively that he has a metastasizing malignant neoplasm in the
colon. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands this information?
A. "I have cancer of the colon that has begun to spread."
B. "I have growths in my bowel that the doctor can treat easily."
C. "As long as my tumor doesn't get any bigger, I'll be okay."
D. "There is not much point in having more treatments." - ANSWER: A. "I
have cancer of the colon that has begun to spread."
Answers With Complete Solutions And Well Updated
Version Test.
A nurse is teaching a client how to perform a breast self-examination
(BSE). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of breast cancer?
A. Lumps that are mobile and tender on palpation prior to a menstrual
period
B. Multiple round masses that are tender and found in both breasts
C. Bilaterally darkened areolas
D. A nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast - ANSWER: D. A
nontender, hard lump that is palpated in a breast
A nurse in an oncology clinic is assessing a client who has early stage
Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Bone and joint pain
B. Enlarged lymph nodes
C. Intermittent hematuria
D. Productive cough - ANSWER: B. Enlarged lymph nodes
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of older adults at a
community center about risk factors for cancer. Which of the following
factors increases the risk of developing cancer after age 60?
A. High-protein diet
B. Insufficient calcium intake
C. Declining muscle mass
, D. Weakened immune responses - ANSWER: D. Weakened immune
responses
A nurse is teaching a client who has leukemia and has developed
thrombocytopenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. "Limit flossing your teeth to once a week."
B. "Gently blow your nose if needed."
C. "Use an electric razor when shaving."
D. "Wear shoes that have a soft sole." - ANSWER: C. "Use an electric
razor when shaving."
A nurse is admitting a client who has multiple myeloma and a white
blood cell count of 2,200/mm^3. Which of the following foods should the
nurse prohibit the family members from bringing to the client?
A. Fried chicken from a fast food restaurant
B. A case of canned nutritional supplements
C. A factory-sealed box of chocolates
D. A fresh fruit basket - ANSWER: D. A fresh fruit basket
A nurse is caring for a client whose surgeon informed him
postoperatively that he has a metastasizing malignant neoplasm in the
colon. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands this information?
A. "I have cancer of the colon that has begun to spread."
B. "I have growths in my bowel that the doctor can treat easily."
C. "As long as my tumor doesn't get any bigger, I'll be okay."
D. "There is not much point in having more treatments." - ANSWER: A. "I
have cancer of the colon that has begun to spread."
