Complete Test Bank Oncological Care and Treatment Ch29 - Adult Physical Conditions 1e Complete Test Bank by Amy J Mahle. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 29: Oncological Care and Treatment
Multiple Choice
1. An individual diagnosed with breast cancer is presenting with additional tumors in other parts of her body. What is the correct term for these tumors?
a. Benign
b. Malignant
c. Metastases
d. Melanoma
OBJ: 29.1
2. A client has been diagnosed with a tumor that is currently staging at grade III. What should the OTA take into consideration when reviewing this client’s chart?
a. The tumor can grow rapidly and spread.
b. The cancer cells resemble typical cells.
c. This type of cancer is less aggressive.
d. The client may soon receive hospice care.
OBJ: 29.1
3. An OTA is working with a client who has been diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor. What can the OTA do to assist this client while she is undergoing radiation?
a. Provide pain management techniques as needed.
b. Address the client’s gait pattern as she gains strength.
c. Suggest adaptive equipment immediately to compensate for motor loss.
d. Only schedule therapy on days when she is not receiving radiation.
OBJ: 29.2
4. A client who has been diagnosed with cancer is referred to occupational therapy to begin a strengthening program. Why would strengthening be important during this phase in the client’s diagnosis?
a. To decrease anxiety and depression
b. To assist the body to fight the tumor
c. To increase the likelihood of survivorship
d. To help tolerate chemotherapy
OBJ: 29.2
5. An OTA is working on a rehabilitation team with an individual diagnosed with cancer. The OTA is addressing pain associated with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Which category would this most likely fit under?
a. Restorative
b. Preventative
c. Palliative
d. Compensatory
OBJ: 29.3
6. An OTA is working with a client who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The client would like to continue working at her job, and the OTA is helping the client to problem solve possible accommodations for her workplace while undergoing chemotherapy. Which category would this most likely fit under?
a. Preventative
b. Supportive
c. Restorative
d. Ergonomic
OBJ: 29.3
7. An OT practitioner is working with a client diagnosed with neuroblastoma. During treatment, the client is complaining of no longer having an appetite. What should the OT practitioner initially do with this information?
a. Contact the oncologist.
b. Encourage smaller meals.
c. Discuss how the appetite has changed.
d. Teach healthy smoothie recipes.
OBJ: 29.4
8. An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with neutropenia secondary to his cancer diagnosis. What is most important for the OTA to be aware of when working with this client?
a. The client will be immunocompromised.
b. The client will have difficulty weight-bearing.
c. The client will be at risk for seizures.
d. The client will have heat sensitivity.
OBJ: 29.4
9. An OTA is working on a strength-training program for a cancer survivor. Which rate would most likely benefit this individual?
a. One to two times per week
b. Two to three times per week
c. Three to four times per week
d. This is not an appropriate treatment in this case.
OBJ: 29.5
10. A client who is currently undergoing radiation is complaining of fatigue. Which energy-conservation technique would most likely assist this client?
a. Eat three large meals per day.
b. Complete all activities in the morning.
c. Refrain from sitting in low, soft chairs.
d. Push through the fatigue.
OBJ: 29.5
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