ONCOLOGY EXAM VERSION 1 2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.

Which risk factor is most significant for developing cancer?
a) advancing age
b) smoking tobacco
c) drinking alcohol
d) fam h/o cancer - ANSWERS - a (advancing age)
Which demonstrates the nurse's correct understanding of *neutropenic precautions*?
a) moving client to semi-private room
b) encouraging fam to visit often
c) having room dusted/cleaned frequently
d) encouraging fam members to bring fresh flowers - ANSWERS - c (clean/dust
frequently)
For the client receiving external radiation therapy, which nursing diagnosis is the
highest priority?
a) altered oral mucuous membrane
b) pain
c) self-care deficit
d) risk for impaired skin integrity - ANSWERS - d (impaired skin integrity)
The client diagnosed with terminal cancer blames the medical staff for not operating
soon enough. Which stage of the grieving process is the client most likely in?
a) denial
b) anger
c) guilt
d) depression - ANSWERS - b (anger)