Breast & Prostate
Colorectal & Lung
TNM staging & screening
Cellular Regulation/Safety
Hematology/Iron
100
Which type of breast cancer is most common?
Ductal breast cancer
100
After colorectal surgery, which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
Absent bowel sounds
100
What does T4 indicate in TNM cancer staging
A large primary tumor
100
A common adverse effect of tamoxifen therapy?
Hot Flashes
100
A common manifestation of anemia with activity?
Dyspnea on exertion
200
Which screening identifies increased genetic risk for breast cancer?
BRCA1 & BRCA2 gene testing
200
Which foods help relieve nausea from radiation therapy?
Bland foods such as crackers
200
What does N0 indicate in TNM staging?
No regional lymph node involvement
200
Most therapeutic response to a client fearful of cancer?
"I'm hearing that you are concerned that you could have cancer."
200
Physical findings associated with severe anemia?
Brittle or spoon-shaped nails
300
Why is MRI preferred over mammography in high-risk clients?
MRI is more sensitive for soft tissue abnormalities
300
Best response to a client fearful before a lobectomy?
"It's ok to feel afraid. Let's talk about what you are afraid of."
300
What does M1 indicate in cancer staging?
Distant metastasis is present
300
When should monthly breast self-exams be performed?
Two to three days after menstruation
300
Which is NOT typical of anemia: spoon-shaped nails,
Shiny hairless legs, yellow mucus membranes, or poor skin turgor?
Poor skin turgor
400
What is the primary risk factor for prostate cancer?
Advancing age (50 years and older)
400
What equipment should a client expect after a lobectomy?
A chest tube
400
What does TIS indicate in cancer staging?
Carcinoma in situ
400
A key nursing intervention for bone marrow suppressant?
Protective isolation
400
Best way to take ferrous sulfate for absorption?
Between meals
500
A common complication following prostatectomy?
Erectile dysfunction
500
Which chemotherapy adverse effect must be reported immediately?
Signs of infection
500
Name one colorectal cancer screening recommendation for adults over 50
Annual FOBT or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
500
Food safety teaching for a client with neutropenia?
Avoid buffets& undercooked foods
500
Why are stools black when taking iron supplements?
This is an expected effect of iron therapy
(a little patho. lol) -Unabsorbed iron passes through your digestive tract. When it mixes with stomach acid& the intestinal enzymes, it darkens the color