CHAPTER 8/ Oncology Conditions^175
FINAL CHECKUP
- To remain aware of client needs and advocate for the client nurses must do
which of the following?
a. Monitor lab results
b. Note side effects from medications
c. Explore historical data
d. All of the above - What is the most frequent type of cancer in children other than immature
blood cell overgrowth?
a. Lymphomas
b. Leukemia
c. Rhabdomyosarcoma
d. Gliomas - The oncogenic virus theory states which of the following?
a. There is a familial predisposition for cell mutation
b. Previous cancer produces high risk for cancer
c. Cancer development is caused by exposure to carcinogenic organisms
d. All of the above - An assessment of a child with cancer includes but is not limited to which of the
following?
a. Determining religious philosophy
b. Assessing political views
c. Reviewing diagnostic test findings
d. None of the above - Bone marrow aspiration is also known as which of the following?
a. Biopsy
b. Metastasis
c. Cachexia
d. Ewing sarcoma - What is Osteogenic sarcoma?
a. Malignant long-bone tumor
b. Malignant tumor of the spine
c. Malignant tumor in the bone marrow
d. Benign tumor of the knee - When caring for children with cancer and their families, what should the nurse do?
a. Explain procedures in terms only the parent will understand to protect the child.
b. Do not contact families and allow them their privacy after discharge.
c. Reinforce physician’s explanations of diagnosis and treatment plans.
d. None of the above.
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