Cancer, Chemotherapy and Radiation NCLEX-like Critical Thinking Questions

In the cancer unit, the nursing team consists of 1 RN, 2 LVN/LPNs, and 2 UAPs. Which of the following clients must be seen by the RN?

The nurse receives report on 4 clients. The nurse should see which client FIRST?

A client with pancreatic cancer tells the nurse “I just can’t do this anymore.”  What is the nurses best response?

The radium implant of a client with cervical cancer client becomes dislodged. What is the priority action?

Type/put an “X” to identify risk factors, early identification, or characteristic of each cancer.  One answer relates to all 5 cancers.

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The experienced nurse is teaching the new nurse about the care of clients with internal radiation implants.  Which of the following statements by the new nurse demonstrates that the new nurse requires further teaching? Only 1 Answer

The nurse educates a client with cancer on the side effects of chemotherapy.  Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

The new graduate nurse asks the oncologist about the difference between a sealed radiation source and an unsealed radiation source.  Which of the following would NOT be a good response by the oncologist?

The nurse is caring for a client with bladder cancer.  Which of the following does the nurse anticipate as the presenting symptom of bladder cancer?

The nurse educates the client about the risks of colorectal cancer.  Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment of pain in clients with cancer?

The nurse is caring for a client with a cervical radiation implant due to cancer.  Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

The client has a skin lesion.  Which of the following may indicate that the client has malignant melanoma?

The nurse is caring for a client with endometrial cancer.  What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate in this client?

The client asks the nurse, “where is breast cancer most likely to occur.  Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?