NRS 210 Cancer Nclex Questions With
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Bladder cancer - ANSWER
A patient is post-op following a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor
(TURBT). The patient presents to the PACU A&O times 4, complaining that blood
is being found in the urine but does not report any pain. The oncologist orders
the nurse that intravesical therapy should be started within the next 6 hours and
that the patient's immune system is incapable of defending against the cancer
cells independently. While both addressing the patient's complaint and the
doctors order, which response and intervention is appropriate by the nurse?
A."Blood in the urine is not an expected outcome of this surgery, let me contact
your doctor. In a few hours, I am going to come set you up for intravesical
immunotherapy with BCG to administer into your bladder."
B."Blood in the urine is expected for the first 24 hours after surgery and is
painless. In a few hours, I am going to come set you up for intravesical
chemotherapy with - ANSWER B."Blood in the urine is expected for the first 24
hours after surgery and is painless. In a few hours, I am going to come set you
up for intravesical chemotherapy with Mitomycin to administer into your
bladder."
Which are modifiable risk factor for development of bladder cancer? Select all
that apply.
A.Previous exposure to chemicals
B.Consuming a cup of coffee every morning
C.Recurrent UTI
D.Cigarette smoking
E.Family history of bladder cancer
F.Diabetes medications - ANSWER C.Recurrent UTI
D.Cigarette smoking
F.Diabetes medications
Which diagnostics will be completed to diagnose bladder cancer? Select all that
apply.
A.Cystography
B.Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor(TURBT)
, C.Cytologic examination of fresh urine
D.Partial Cystectomy - ANSWER A.Cystography
C.Cytologic examination of fresh urine
In prevention of bladder cancer, what ingestible sources are high in inorganic
arsenic?
A.Bottled water
B.Rice
C.Aged Cheese
D.Avocados - ANSWER B.Rice
Veronica is a 54-year-old female power plant worker who comes to the
community health clinic complaining of blood upon urination. Upon health
history assessment, Veronica states she smokes half a pack of cigarettes a day
and that the blood has been in her urine for more than 3 days. What should the
nurse ask Veronica? Select all that apply
A."When is the last time you had your period?"
B."Is there any pain upon urination?"
C."Have you had any invasive surgeries within the past year?"
D."Have you been previously exposed to any noxious chemicals within the past 5
years?"
E."Do you have a history of prostate cancer with radiation treatment?"
F."When is the last time you had a bowel movement?" - ANSWER A."When is the
last time you had your period?"
B."Is there any pain upon urination?"
C."Have you had any invasive surgeries within the past year?"
D."Have you been previously exposed to any noxious chemicals within the past 5
years?"
Brain cancer - ANSWER
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for evaluation and surgical removal of
a brain tumor. Which complications will the nurse monitor for? SATA
A.Seizures
B.Vision loss
C.Cerebral edema
D.Pituitary dysfunction
E.Parathyroid dysfunction
F.Focal neurologic deficits - ANSWER A.Seizures
B.Vision loss
C.Cerebral edema
D.Pituitary dysfunction
F.Focal neurologic deficits
Complete Solutions
Bladder cancer - ANSWER
A patient is post-op following a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor
(TURBT). The patient presents to the PACU A&O times 4, complaining that blood
is being found in the urine but does not report any pain. The oncologist orders
the nurse that intravesical therapy should be started within the next 6 hours and
that the patient's immune system is incapable of defending against the cancer
cells independently. While both addressing the patient's complaint and the
doctors order, which response and intervention is appropriate by the nurse?
A."Blood in the urine is not an expected outcome of this surgery, let me contact
your doctor. In a few hours, I am going to come set you up for intravesical
immunotherapy with BCG to administer into your bladder."
B."Blood in the urine is expected for the first 24 hours after surgery and is
painless. In a few hours, I am going to come set you up for intravesical
chemotherapy with - ANSWER B."Blood in the urine is expected for the first 24
hours after surgery and is painless. In a few hours, I am going to come set you
up for intravesical chemotherapy with Mitomycin to administer into your
bladder."
Which are modifiable risk factor for development of bladder cancer? Select all
that apply.
A.Previous exposure to chemicals
B.Consuming a cup of coffee every morning
C.Recurrent UTI
D.Cigarette smoking
E.Family history of bladder cancer
F.Diabetes medications - ANSWER C.Recurrent UTI
D.Cigarette smoking
F.Diabetes medications
Which diagnostics will be completed to diagnose bladder cancer? Select all that
apply.
A.Cystography
B.Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor(TURBT)
, C.Cytologic examination of fresh urine
D.Partial Cystectomy - ANSWER A.Cystography
C.Cytologic examination of fresh urine
In prevention of bladder cancer, what ingestible sources are high in inorganic
arsenic?
A.Bottled water
B.Rice
C.Aged Cheese
D.Avocados - ANSWER B.Rice
Veronica is a 54-year-old female power plant worker who comes to the
community health clinic complaining of blood upon urination. Upon health
history assessment, Veronica states she smokes half a pack of cigarettes a day
and that the blood has been in her urine for more than 3 days. What should the
nurse ask Veronica? Select all that apply
A."When is the last time you had your period?"
B."Is there any pain upon urination?"
C."Have you had any invasive surgeries within the past year?"
D."Have you been previously exposed to any noxious chemicals within the past 5
years?"
E."Do you have a history of prostate cancer with radiation treatment?"
F."When is the last time you had a bowel movement?" - ANSWER A."When is the
last time you had your period?"
B."Is there any pain upon urination?"
C."Have you had any invasive surgeries within the past year?"
D."Have you been previously exposed to any noxious chemicals within the past 5
years?"
Brain cancer - ANSWER
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for evaluation and surgical removal of
a brain tumor. Which complications will the nurse monitor for? SATA
A.Seizures
B.Vision loss
C.Cerebral edema
D.Pituitary dysfunction
E.Parathyroid dysfunction
F.Focal neurologic deficits - ANSWER A.Seizures
B.Vision loss
C.Cerebral edema
D.Pituitary dysfunction
F.Focal neurologic deficits
