Psychosocial Support for Cancer Patients Practice Questions
27 free Psychosocial Support for Cancer Patients practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What type of psychosocial need is recognised when a newly diagnosed cancer patient expresses fear about their illness affecting their family’s finances and rel…
- Q2. Which screening tool is recommended to identify psychosocial distress in cancer patients?
- Q3. A patient undergoing cancer treatment reports persistent low mood, loss of interest, and poor sleep. These findings are most consistent with:
- Q4. When a nurse communicates a poor prognosis to a patient and family, what is the most appropriate approach?
- Q5. For cancer survivors who continue to experience fear of recurrence, what is a useful psychosocial intervention?
- Q6. Which is the first step in the stepped-care model of psychosocial oncology support?
- Q7. What is a commonly encountered barrier in delivering psychosocial support to cancer patients?
- Q8. What should a nurse prioritise when planning a psychosocial care intervention for a teenager undergoing cancer treatment?
- Q9. What is a recognised benefit of effective psychosocial support for cancer patients and families?
- Q10. Which type of psychosocial need is recognised when a newly diagnosed cancer patient expresses fear about how their illness will affect their family's finances…
- Q11. A patient undergoing cancer treatment reports ongoing sadness, loss of interest in activities, and poor sleep. The nurse recognises these signs as most consist…
- Q12. The family caregiver of a cancer patient states they feel isolated and overwhelmed. The nurse's best response is:
- Q13. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about social support for cancer patients?
- Q14. When a nurse communicates a poor prognosis to a patient and family, the most appropriate approach includes:
- Q15. In the stepped-care model of psychosocial oncology support, the first step typically is:
- Q16. A patient expresses guilt about being a 'burden' to their family. The nurse recognises this as which psychosocial theme?
- Q17. What is a barrier often encountered in delivering psychosocial support to cancer patients?
- Q18. When planning a psychosocial care intervention for a teenager undergoing cancer treatment, what should the nurse prioritise?
- Q19. A nurse caring for an older adult with cancer notes increased anxiety and difficulty coping. Best psychosocial action is to:
- Q20. During treatment, a patient says 'I feel like no one understands what I’m going through.' The nurse suggests joining a support group. What is the main benefit…
- Q21. On discharge planning for a cancer patient, the nurse includes referral to a psychosocial service. This reflects recognition that psychosocial care is:
- Q22. A spouse of a patient with advanced cancer is experiencing sleep problems, irritability, and weight loss. The nurse recognises this may indicate:
- Q23. Which statement about cultural considerations in psychosocial support for cancer patients is correct?
- Q24. A nurse uses therapeutic communication with a cancer patient by saying: 'You seem worried about what treatment will do to your life. Would you like to tell me…
- Q25. After treatment ends, a survivor expresses fear about recurrence and changes in identity. The nurse knows this falls under:
- Q26. A hospital oncology unit works to embed psychosocial services into routine care rather than as a separate referral only. This model is called:
- Q27. Which outcome is a recognized benefit of effective psychosocial support for cancer patients and families?