Section 1 NCLEX Questions by class-KEY

Section 1 NCLEX Questions by class-KEY

• Which of the following are risk factors of cancer?
• Smoking
• Age
• Genetics
• Alcohol consumption
• Exercise

Rationale: Risk factors for cancer include hormones, alcohol, immunosuppression, genetics, age, smoking, sun exposure, diet, lifestyle, morbidity, environment, exposure to radiation, UV light. Exercise can help prevent cancer formation.

• TRUE OR FALSE: Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs, while benign tumors do

not.A.True B.False Rationale: Malignant tumors are cancerous and have a tendency to spread and invade other tissues and organs.

3. MULTIPLE CHOICE: What diagnostic study can be used to diagnose cancer?

A.Biopsy B.Ultrasound C.Blood tests D.Sputum culture Rationale: Biopsy’s can be used to determine if a tumor is cancerous and how to treat it. Ultrasounds, blood tests, and sputum cultures are not the most effective. 1 / 2

• MULTIPLE CHOICE: Examples of primary prevention include:

A.Colonoscopy at age 50 B.Avoidance of tobacco products C.Intake of a diet low in saturated fat in a patient with high cholesterol D.Teaching the importance of exercise to a patient with hypertension Rationale: Primary prevention occurs before a patient is diagnosed and before screening.

5. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Which is NOT an example of a chronic illness?

A.Hypertension

B.COPD

C.Bronchitis D.Diabetes

Rationale: Bronchitis is an example of an acute illness.

• TRUE OR FALSE: An acutely ill patient should be assessed prior to interview to confirm they are

stable?A.True B.False Rationale: When you think about acute patients, your patient doesn’t “look right” you must assess FIRST to know they are stable!

• . How can increased IOP cause glaucoma?

Glaucoma is caused by angle closure due to the reduction in outflow of aqueous humor, leading to damage to the optic nerve.

• Cataracts is the opacity within the ______ ?

Lens

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