CPHON TEST 25 Questions with Verified Answers
When giving red blood cells to children the nurse should verify that they have been - CORRECT ANSWER
... [Show More] Irriated and leukocyte reduced.
Which vector for cancer gene therapy can be utilized for viral oncolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Herpesvirus.
If GVHD is characterized by 2+ skin staging, 1+ living staging, and 1+ gut staging, the GVHD would be classified as - CORRECT ANSWER Grade II
The normal hemoglobin for a 9-14 year old boy ranges from - CORRECT ANSWER 11.5-15.5 g/dL
What time of pain do muscle and joint paint represent? - CORRECT ANSWER Somatic. Treated with NSAIDS.
If a child is experiencing weight loss, night sweats, and lymphadenopathy, which malignancy does the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Hodgkin Lymphoma
Beta thalassemia is caused by genetic abnormality on chromosome - CORRECT ANSWER 11
The most common site of metastasis of an osteosarcoma is to the - CORRECT ANSWER Lungs
The primary treatment for brain tumors in young children is - CORRECT ANSWER Surgery. Goal of gross total resection (GTR)
According to the National Cancer Institute CTCAE Scoring for Oral Mucositis, a patient with severe pain that interferes with eating is classified as - CORRECT ANSWER Grade 3: severe pain that interferes with oral intake
Grade 1: no symptoms or only mild symptoms
Grade 2: moderate pain but does not interfere with oral intake
Grade 4: life threatening, unable to swallow
If a pt with spinal cord metastasis has increasing back pain, weakness of the lower extremities, and fecal and urinary incontinence, the nurse anticipates which treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Glucocorticoids to help reduce edema
The primary purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) regarding clinical trials is to - CORRECT ANSWER Protect the rights of subjects and ensure they do not experience psychological or physical harm. IRB also ensures research is carried out ethically, guidelines are followed, and subjects have informed consent and understand their rights.
A 13 year old pt receiving chemotherapy for leukemia states "There is no point I having this treatment". What is the most appropriate nurse response? - CORRECT ANSWER Verbally express the implied message, "Do you believe the treatment isn't helping you?" Allow them to explore subject. Avoid "must" or "should".
Which drug is most often associated with Red Man's Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER Vancomycin
A two year old exhibits regressive behavior, cries "No, no!" when approached, and guards the treatment site. This behavior is most likely an expression of - CORRECT ANSWER Pain - toddlers are not able to verbalize their pain
Bowen's family system theory suggests that - CORRECT ANSWER The interdependence of family members, suggesting that the change in one person's behavior will affect the others
What type of prophylaxis is often indicated for patients receiving high dosages of busulfan, an alkylating agent? - CORRECT ANSWER Anticonvulsant, busulfan can cause seizures at high dosages
During administration of a chemo agent, the patient has sudden onset of dyspnea, wheezing, hypotension, and throat and facial edema. The nurse's initial action is to - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately discontinue the chemotherapeutic agent and monitor cardio-respiratory functions
Which of the following reacts with cisplatin, resulting in the formation of precipitants? - CORRECT ANSWER Aluminum (as well as carboplatin) IV needle and IV sets must not contain aluminum
Pt's should also receive magnesium supplements as it can cause hypomagnesemia
At which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development do children engage in magical thinking and show egocentrism? - CORRECT ANSWER Preoperational (2-7 yrs): they develop a beginning concept of cause and effect along with magical thinking and egocentrism
Sensorimotor (0-24 months): intellect begins to develop and children acquire motor and reasoning skills, use language, and prepare for more complex intellectual activities
Concrete operations (7-11): develop understanding of cause and effect and concrete objects
Formal operational (11-adult): children/young adults develop mature thorough processes, ability to think abstractly and evaluate different possibilities and outcomes
A 10 year old child whose parents are Jehovah Witness has life threatening hypovolemic shock, requiring blood transfusions. On admission, the parents indicated, "No transfusions". What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action? - CORRECT ANSWER Approach parents with full information and reasons for the need for transfusions without being judgmental, allowing them to express their feelings.
Which medication is often administered before each fraction of highly emetic radiation therapy to relieve nausea and vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWER
If the nurse is concerned that the children in the oncology unit have inadequate opportunities for play, the professional that may provide the best guidance is the - CORRECT ANSWER
SIADH can result in water intoxication primarily because - CORRECT ANSWER
A child who has been having periodic tonic-clonic seizures develops a seizure that still persists after 3 minutes. The nurse anticipates that the initial emergent treatment will include - CORRECT ANSWER [Show Less]