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Exam In Oncology
4. Which method of diagnosis involves
examining cells or tissues under a microscope?
50 multiple-choice questions on the section of
A) X-ray
oncology in nursing. The questions cover
various topics such as the definition of B) Biopsy
oncology, nonneoplastic growth patterns,
classification of tumors, methods of diagnosis, C) Ultrasound
methods of treatment, and priority of D) Blood test
interventions. Each question is followed by four
possible answers, labeled A, B, C, and D. Only
one answer is correct for each question. Good 5. Which imaging technique uses radioactive
luck! tracers to visualize internal structures?
A) CT scan
1. What is the definition of oncology? B) MRI
A) The study of infectious diseases C) PET scan
B) The study of genetic disorders D) Bone scan
C) The study and treatment of cancer
D) Joint pain
14. Which of the following is a common method
of palliative care for cancer patients?
PSA test
22. What is the priority nursing intervention for
a patient with a neutropenic fever?
D) Family history
23. Which type of cancer is characterized by the
abnormal growth of cells in the colon or
rectum?
19. What is the priority nursing intervention for
a patient experiencing severe cancer pain? A) Lung cancer
25. What is the priority nursing intervention for 29. Which of the following is a common side
a patient with a central venous access device effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck
experiencing signs of infection? area?
26. Which of the following is a common side 30. Which of the following is a common side
effect of chemotherapy-induced effect of targeted therapy?
thrombocytopenia?
A) Peripheral edema
A) Bleeding
B) Hypoglycemia
B) Hypertension
C) Hyperactivity
C) Photosensitivity
D) Hypotension
D) Dry cough
D) Renal failure
41. What is the priority nursing intervention for 45. Which type of cancer is characterized by the
a patient with chemotherapy-induced abnormal growth of cells in the ovaries?
stomatitis?
A) Leukemia
A) Provide oral hygiene care
B) Ovarian cancer
B) Administer antifungal medication
C) Pancreatic cancer
C) Offer ice chips for comfort
D) Bladder cancer
D) Assess for signs of infection
B) Peripheral edema
6. T/F: Oncology nurses play a crucial role in
C) Dry skin educating patients about their treatment
options.
D) Renal failure
14. T/F: Oncology nursing interventions include 24. T/F: Oncology nurses are responsible for
administering blood transfusions. administering radiation therapy.
15. T/F: Pain management is an essential aspect 25. T/F: Assessing and managing chemotherapy-
of nursing interventions in oncology. induced nausea and vomiting are nursing
interventions in oncology.
19. T/F: Assessing and managing cancer-related 29. T/F: Nursing interventions in oncology
fatigue is a nursing intervention in oncology. include providing genetic counseling to
patients.
9. A) Hair loss
12. A) Fatigue
6. C) Chemotherapy
Classification: Side effects of immunotherapy
Classification: Methods of treatment
Purpose: Identifying common side effects of
Purpose: Killing cancer cells using medication
immunotherapy
7. B) Radiation therapy
13. D) Notify the healthcare provider
Classification: Methods of treatment
Classification: Priority of interventions
Purpose: Destroying cancer cells using high-
Purpose: Reporting an extravasation injury
energy radiation
for further management
Purpose: Identifying modifiable risk factors Purpose: Recognizing common side effects
affecting the mouth
39. C) Fatigue
45. B) Ovarian cancer
Classification: Side effects of chemotherapy-
induced cardiotoxicity Classification: Types of cancer
Purpose: Recognizing common side effects Purpose: Identifying cancer affecting the
affecting the heart ovaries
42. D) Jaundice
48. A) Administer medication to manage heart
Classification: Side effects of chemotherapy-
rhythm
induced hepatotoxicity
Classification: Priority of interventions
Purpose: Recognizing common side effects
affecting the liver Purpose: Managing chemotherapy-induced
cardiotoxicity
19. T (Priority of interventions - Pain play a crucial role in the administration of pain
management is an important aspect of nursing medications, along with physicians, to manage
care for patients with cancer.) pain effectively.)
26. T (Priority of interventions - Nutritional This file has been Created by the team
counseling addresses the specific dietary needs
of patients undergoing cancer treatment.)
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27. T (Priority of interventions - Nurses should
advocate for patients' rights and ensure they
receive appropriate care throughout their
cancer journey.)