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Nurs 3210 Exam 2 questions with correct answersThe single most important risk factor for the development of cancer is: Correct Answer-Advancing age
An example of a primary prevention strategy for
reducing cancer risk would be:
A. Yearly mammography for women older than 40
years
B. Using skin protection during sun exposure at the
beach
C. Colonoscopy at age 50 years and then every 10
years
D. Yearly prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and
digital rectal Correct Answer-B
A malignant tumor has metastasized from the
lungs to the brain. The metastatic tumor is
now known as:
A. Brain cancer
B. Lymph cancer, since it spread via the
lymphatic system
C. Lung cancer in the brain
D. The primary tumor Correct Answer-C
In affluent countries, what percentage of people diagnosed with cancer each year are
cured of their disease?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 65 Correct Answer-C
What are some general consequences of cancer? Correct Answer-Impaired immune
function
Impaired hematologic function
Altered GI structure/function
Motor and sensory deficits Decreased respiratory function
What are some general cancer treatments? Correct Answer-Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Hormone manipulation Photodynamic Gene therapy
Immunotherapy-(interleukins/interferons)
Why is surgery done for cancer? Correct Answer-Prophylaxis
Diagnosis
Primary treatment
Palliative
Reconstruction/rehabilitation
Priority nursing and surgery Correct Answer-Psychosocial support
Achieve/maintain maximum function
What is the goal of radiation therapy? Correct Answer-Destroy cancer cells
Minimal exposure to normal cells
What are the two types of radiation therapy? Correct Answer-Teletherapy (external) Brachytherapy (internal)
Teletherapy Correct Answer-Patient is not radioactive and must be in the exact same position each time
Brachytherapy Correct Answer-"Seeds" implanted within organ
Patient is radioactive while dose is in place
What are your concerns for the patient undergoing radiation therapy? Correct Answer-Fatigue and nutrition
What are primary nursing interventions for a patient undergoing radiation? Correct Answer-Rest (plan activities around rest needs), high cal nutrition, impaired skin integrity, good hydration
Nursing care and radiation therapy Correct Answer-Do not remove markings
Administer skin care
Do not use lotions/ointments
Avoid direct exposure to sun
Care for xerostomia (dry mouth)
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