front 1 The student nurse learning about cellular regulation understands that which process occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle? | back 1 Doubling of DNA |
front 2 A student nurse asks the nursing instructor what apoptosis means. What response by the instructor is best? | back 2 Programmed cell death |
front 3 The nursing instructor explains the difference between normal cells and benign tumor cells. What information does the instructor provide about these cells? | back 3 Growing in the wrong place or time is typical of benign tumors. |
front 4 A group of nursing students has entered a futuristic science contest in which they have developed a cure for cancer. Which treatment would most likely be the winning entry? | back 4 Artificial fibronectin infusion to maintain tight adhesion of cells |
front 5 Which statement about carcinogenesis is accurate? | back 5 Tumor cells need to develop their own blood supply. |
front 6 The nurse caring for oncology clients knows that which form of metastasis is the most common? | back 6 Bloodborne |
front 7 A nurse is assessing a client with glioblastoma. What assessment is most important? | back 7 Neurologic examination |
front 8 A nurse has taught a client about dietary changes that can reduce the chances of developing cancer. What statement by the client indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching? | back 8 Im so glad I dont have to give up my juicy steaks |
front 9 A client is in the oncology clinic for a first visit since being diagnosed with cancer. The nurse reads in the clients chart that the cancer classification is TISN0M0. What does the nurse conclude about this clients cancer? | back 9 There are no distant metastases noted in the report. |
front 10 A client asks the nurse if eating only preservative- and dye-free foods will decrease cancer risk. What response by the nurse is best? | back 10 Maybe; preservatives, dyes, and preparation methods may be risk factors. |
front 11 The nursing student learning about cancer development remembers characteristics of normal cells. Which characteristics does this include? (Select all that apply.) | back 11 Differentiated function Nonmigratory |
front 12 The nurse working with oncology clients understands that interacting factors affect cancer development. Which factors does this include? (Select all that apply.) | back 12 Exposure to carcinogens Immune function |
front 13 A nurse is participating in primary prevention efforts directed against cancer. In which activities is this nurse most likely to engage? (Select all that apply.) | back 13 Instructing people on the use of chemoprevention Providing vaccinations against certain cancers Teaching teens the dangers of tanning booths |
front 14 A nurse is providing community education on the seven warning signs of cancer. Which signs are included? (Select all that apply.) | back 14 A sore that does not heal Indigestion or trouble swallowing Obvious change in a mole |