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NCPD TEST QUESTIONS
LEARNING OUTCOME: Professional nurses will demonstrate knowledge of spinal tumors and ependymomas, specifically, by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the posttest.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this continuing professional development activity, the participant will be able to apply knowledge gained to:
1. Select features of spinal tumors.
2. Identify characteristics of ependymomas.
3. Explain the recommended management of a patient with an ependymoma.
1. The peak incidence of spinal tumors is between the ages of
a. 65-74 years.
b. 75-84 years.
c. 85-90 years.
2. Spinal tumors are classified according to the anatomic location affected. One location for spinal tumors is the
a. gray matter.
b. extradural area.
c. dorsal horn.
3. Which statement is true regarding spinal tumors?
a. The majority of spinal tumors are non-malignant.
b. Ependymomas are the most commonly occurring spinal tumor.
c. Spinal tumors occur slightly more often in males.
4. What type of tumors are ependymomas?
a. intramedullary
b. intracranial
c. extramedullary
5. The location of most ependymomas in children is
a. intraspinal.
b. on peripheral nerve roots.
c. intracranial.
6. The area most commonly affected by ependymomas is the
a. cervical spine.
b. thoracic spine.
c. lumbosacral spine.
7. As noted in the article, a patient with an ependymoma will often have
a. gait instability.
b. decreased distal pulses.
c. degeneration of the vertebrae.
8. The mainstay of treatment for a patient with an ependymoma is
a. gross total resection of the tumor alone.
b. radiation therapy alone.
c. total resection with adjuvant radiation therapy.