Which of the following factors increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma following
transplant?
1) Previous diagnosis of aGVHD
2) History of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
3) History of acute myelogenous leukemia
4) Underlying diagnosis of fanconi anemia correct answers Underlying diagnosis of fanconi
anemia
Following an allogenic transplant, a patient arrives at clinic reporting weakness and fatigue that
has worsened over the past week. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
1) Encourage the patient to incorporate regular aerobic and resistance exercise
2) Obtain an order to transfuse one unit of pRBCs
3) Request a referral to skilled nursing facility
4) Suggest patient take long naps during the day correct answers Encourage the patient to
incorporate regular aerobic and resistance exercise
Studies show that regular aerobic exercise can reduce fatigue
The impact of stress on social function following transplant is greatest between:
1) Child survivor and parent
2) Child survivor and siblings
3) Survivor and spouse
4) Survivor and extended family memebers correct answers Survivor and spouse
,Which of the following is a characteristic of stromal cells? Stromal cells:
1) are found in the brain
2) are the primary location of hematopoiesis
3) differentiate into epithelium
4) are responsible for producing immunoglobulins correct answers are the primary location of
hematopoiesis
Bone marrow stroma is the center of cellular activity.
Secondary graft failure can be a complication of which of the following?
1) Pulmonary fibrosis
2) Increased cell dose of graft source
3) Viral infection
4) VOD of the liver correct answers Viral infection
A patient continues to have symptoms of acute GVHD after a 14 day course of glucocorticoids.
What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
1) IVIG
2) ATG
3) Cyclosporine
4) Mineralocorticoids correct answers ATG
ATG is secondary treatment for GVHD not responding because it will begin to deplete T
lymphocytes.
, Which of the following is a non-HLA barrier for transplant research?
1) Allele matching of donors to recipients
2) FACT accreditation
3) Heterogeneity of risk factors
4) Large numbers of transplant patients available at each facility correct answers Heterogeneity
of risk factors
A nurse reflecting on professional practice may consider:
1) Side effects of a chemotherapy agent
2) the Three Rights of Delegation
3) Sharing details of patient care with a mutual friend
4) How to maintain professional boundaries correct answers How to maintain professional
boundaries
PTLD is most often associated with which of the following infections?
1) EBV
2) Aspergillus
3) CMV
4) Candida correct answers EBV
Cataract development post transplant is linked to which of the following treatment regimens?
1) Carboplatin
2) TBI
3) Etoposide