QOD 74: Tumors and Sleep (Oncology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A 37-year-old patient with a spinal tumor has been having a difficult time sleeping. Which best explains how a tumor can make sleep more difficult for a patient with cancer? Answer: B. The tumor may place pressure on parts of the body that can be uncomfortable Rationale: Sleep problems are common among cancer patients; […]
QOD 66: Role of Palliative Care (Oncology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: The family member of a patient with lung cancer has asked the nurse about palliative care for the patient. Which describes when palliative care is appropriate for a patient? Select all that apply. Answer: A. When the patient has a terminal condition C. When the patient seeks spiritual comfort in addition to physical comfort […]
QOD 64: Pain Management in and Oncology Patient (Oncology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A patient who is dying of cancer tells the nurse that he is in extreme pain. Which of the following principles should the nurse adhere to when managing pain in a dying patient? Select all that apply. Answer: A. Determine if the patient has developed drug tolerance D. Discuss increasing the dose of pain […]
QOD 49: Palliative Care for and Oncology Patient (Oncology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A palliative care nurse is counseling a patient who is suffering from cancer. Which statement by the patient indicates that more education is needed about the treatment he receives through palliative care? Answer: D. “I can receive palliative care for my side effects of chemo, but my cancer pain has to be treated differently.” […]
QOD 37: Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer (Oncology/Health Promotion and Maintenance)
Answer: A. Tobacco use C. Exposure to certain pesticides Rationale: Cancer of the pancreas is a life-threatening condition that often has a poor prognosis. Risk factors for this type of cancer include such factors as tobacco use in the patient and exposure to certain toxic chemicals, such as pesticides.