Respiratory - Cancers

Question 0

Respiratory - Cancers (Burke Workbook - Chapter 22)

Which of the following is considered the treatment of choice for early laryngeal cancer?

A. Surgery
B. Chemotherapy
C. Radiation therapy
D. Multiple-drug regimen therapy.

Answer 0

C. Radiation therapy

Question 1

Respiratory - Cancers (Burke Workbook - Chapter 22)

Laryngeal cancer may be caused by several factors. The risk factor that is considered to be the most modifiable is:

A. gender.
B. age.
C. nutrition.
D. smoking.

Answer 1

D. smoking.

Question 2

Respiratory - Cancers (Burke Workbook - Chapter 22)

Your client is scheduled for a total laryngectomy. Which of the following diagnoses would be the most appropriate to place on the written care plan?

A. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
B. Impaired Verbal Communication
C. Grieving
D. Risk for Aspiration.

Answer 2

B. Impaired Verbal Communication