Med-Surg Chapter 25
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, The nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled for a biopsy D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized, abnormal cells that may spread
of a tumor. The pt asks what distinguished a benign tumor to other parts of the body
from a malignant tumor. Which info should the nurse
provide? Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized cells that may metastasize to other
sites. Benign tumor cells usually have a slow growth rate. Benign tumors can cause
A. Benign tumors are usually composed of more rapidly tissue damage if they grow enough to put pressure on or obstruct body organs.
growing cells Whereas benign tumors are usually encapsulated, malignant tumors may lack
B. Benign tumors are incapable of causing damage to specific form.
surrounding tissues or organs
C. Whereas malignant tumors are usually encapsulated,
benign tumors lack specific form
D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized,
abnormal cells that may spread to other parts of the body
Which pt statement alerts the nurse to a warning sign of C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well"
cancer?
A sore that does not heal is a warning sign of cancer. A bowel movement every 4
A. "I have a BM every 4 days" days does not indicate any change in bowel habits. Warts often last for several
B. I had a wart on my finger that lasted for 2 weeks" weeks, and the patient did not describe any change in appearance. Moderately
C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well" heavy bleeding in conjunction with menstruation is normal and not unusual.
D. I experience moderately heavy bleeding with my
periods every month"
The nurse is caring for a pt who requires compromised B. Remove fresh apple and orange from tray
host precautions. Which action is most important for the
nurse to take before delivering the pt's breakfast tray? The patient is at a significantly increased risk for infection. Fresh produce can
harbor bacteria that can lead to infection, so the apple and orange should be
A. Ask pt if she feels like eating at this time removed from the tray. Assessing the quality of the patient's appetite does not
B. Remove fresh apple and orange from tray protect against infection. Although disposable utensils are not harmful, sterilized
C. Call dietary department and ask for disposable utensils standard utensils do not pose an overt risk for infection. Limiting clutter in the room
D. Declutter room before assisting pt to to couch to eat is an action that would protect the patient with a low platelet count in case of a fall
but would not decrease infection risk.
A nurse is obtaining a health history on a pt who was D. "Can you tell me more about the problem that caused you to come to the
admitted with lung cancer. Which question is most hospital?"
important for the nurse to ask to gather data about chief
complaint? The chief complaint is the patient's main complaint or concern, and the nurse
should seek a complete description of the problem with related signs and
A. "How often, if ever, do you drink alcohol" symptoms. Asking about alcohol consumption and medical checkups are
B. "Do you see a primary care health provider regularly?" components of a functional assessment. Incidence of familial diseases is part of the
C. "Do you have any history of serious diseases or cancer family history.
in your immediate family?"
D. "Can you tell me more about the problem that caused
you to come to the hospital?"
A patient has recently undergone surgery to remove a B. Constipation
large melanoma from his back. The patient is experiencing
severe, incision-related pain and has been prescribed an Opioids can cause constipation and changes in bowel function when used to
opioid analgesic medication by the health care provider. alleviate pain. Opiate analgesic medications are not likely to cause diarrhea,
Which symptoms is the patient likely to experience? peripheral neuropathy, or extrapyramidal symptoms.
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Extrapyramidal symptoms
What type of information is most relevant to a 21-year-old B. A discussion about sperm banking because of possible sterility
patient who will be undergoing surgery and radiotherapy
for treatment of cancer of the testis? Individuals in childbearing age or function should be informed of possible treatment-
related changes and implications to reproduction. The Look Good, Feel Better
A. A discussion about deep breathing to prevent program is not as relevant as the reproductive concerns. Pneumonia is not a
pneumonia common issue for the 21-year-old patient. A referral for cancer pain is not necessary
B. A discussion about sperm banking because of possible at this point and is not as relevant to the 21-year-old patient.
sterility
C. A referral to the Look Good, Feel Better program
because of altered body image
D. A referral to the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality to manage cancer pain
Patient with Cancer 2026 |
Study Guide & NCLEX
Questions
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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, The nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled for a biopsy D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized, abnormal cells that may spread
of a tumor. The pt asks what distinguished a benign tumor to other parts of the body
from a malignant tumor. Which info should the nurse
provide? Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized cells that may metastasize to other
sites. Benign tumor cells usually have a slow growth rate. Benign tumors can cause
A. Benign tumors are usually composed of more rapidly tissue damage if they grow enough to put pressure on or obstruct body organs.
growing cells Whereas benign tumors are usually encapsulated, malignant tumors may lack
B. Benign tumors are incapable of causing damage to specific form.
surrounding tissues or organs
C. Whereas malignant tumors are usually encapsulated,
benign tumors lack specific form
D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized,
abnormal cells that may spread to other parts of the body
Which pt statement alerts the nurse to a warning sign of C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well"
cancer?
A sore that does not heal is a warning sign of cancer. A bowel movement every 4
A. "I have a BM every 4 days" days does not indicate any change in bowel habits. Warts often last for several
B. I had a wart on my finger that lasted for 2 weeks" weeks, and the patient did not describe any change in appearance. Moderately
C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well" heavy bleeding in conjunction with menstruation is normal and not unusual.
D. I experience moderately heavy bleeding with my
periods every month"
The nurse is caring for a pt who requires compromised B. Remove fresh apple and orange from tray
host precautions. Which action is most important for the
nurse to take before delivering the pt's breakfast tray? The patient is at a significantly increased risk for infection. Fresh produce can
harbor bacteria that can lead to infection, so the apple and orange should be
A. Ask pt if she feels like eating at this time removed from the tray. Assessing the quality of the patient's appetite does not
B. Remove fresh apple and orange from tray protect against infection. Although disposable utensils are not harmful, sterilized
C. Call dietary department and ask for disposable utensils standard utensils do not pose an overt risk for infection. Limiting clutter in the room
D. Declutter room before assisting pt to to couch to eat is an action that would protect the patient with a low platelet count in case of a fall
but would not decrease infection risk.
A nurse is obtaining a health history on a pt who was D. "Can you tell me more about the problem that caused you to come to the
admitted with lung cancer. Which question is most hospital?"
important for the nurse to ask to gather data about chief
complaint? The chief complaint is the patient's main complaint or concern, and the nurse
should seek a complete description of the problem with related signs and
A. "How often, if ever, do you drink alcohol" symptoms. Asking about alcohol consumption and medical checkups are
B. "Do you see a primary care health provider regularly?" components of a functional assessment. Incidence of familial diseases is part of the
C. "Do you have any history of serious diseases or cancer family history.
in your immediate family?"
D. "Can you tell me more about the problem that caused
you to come to the hospital?"
A patient has recently undergone surgery to remove a B. Constipation
large melanoma from his back. The patient is experiencing
severe, incision-related pain and has been prescribed an Opioids can cause constipation and changes in bowel function when used to
opioid analgesic medication by the health care provider. alleviate pain. Opiate analgesic medications are not likely to cause diarrhea,
Which symptoms is the patient likely to experience? peripheral neuropathy, or extrapyramidal symptoms.
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Extrapyramidal symptoms
What type of information is most relevant to a 21-year-old B. A discussion about sperm banking because of possible sterility
patient who will be undergoing surgery and radiotherapy
for treatment of cancer of the testis? Individuals in childbearing age or function should be informed of possible treatment-
related changes and implications to reproduction. The Look Good, Feel Better
A. A discussion about deep breathing to prevent program is not as relevant as the reproductive concerns. Pneumonia is not a
pneumonia common issue for the 21-year-old patient. A referral for cancer pain is not necessary
B. A discussion about sperm banking because of possible at this point and is not as relevant to the 21-year-old patient.
sterility
C. A referral to the Look Good, Feel Better program
because of altered body image
D. A referral to the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality to manage cancer pain
