Hondros Nursing 212 Exam 1 Latest Updated 2024 Questions With
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1. In the TNM Classification System, what does TX indicate?: Tumor cannot be
measured.
2. In the TNM Classification System, what does T0 indicate?: No evidence of
primary tumor (tumor cannot be found.)
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1. In the TNM Classification System, what does TX indicate?: Tumor cannot be
measured.
2. In the TNM Classification System, what does T0 indicate?: No evidence of
primary tumor (tumor cannot be found.)
3. In the TNM Classification System, what does Tis indicate?: Tumor in situ,
meaning only malignant cells only within superficial layer of tissue; no extension into
deeper tissue.
4. In the TNM Classification System, what does T1/T2/T3/T4 indicate?: A de-
scription of primary tumor based on size and/or invasion into nearby structures; the
higher the T number, the larger the tumor and/or the more it has grown into nearby
tissues.
5. In the TNM Classification System, what does NX indicate?: Nearby lymph
nodes cannot be evaluated.
6. In the TNM Classification System, what does N0 indicate?: No evidence of
cancer cells in regional lymph nodes.
,7. In the TNM Classification System, what does N1/N2/N3 indicate?: A descrip-
tion of size, location, and/or number of lymph nodes involved; the higher the N
number, the more extensive the lymph node involvement.
8. In the TNM Classification System, what does MX indicate?: Metastasis can-
not be evaluated.
9. In the TNM Classification System, what does M0 indicate?: No evidence of
metastasis can be found.
10. In the TNM Classification System, what does M1/M2/M3/M4 indicate?: A
description of extent of metastasis; the higher the M number, the more extensive
the metastasis.
11. What are the differences of cancer in men than women?: -More
men than women die from cancer-related deaths each year.
-Mortality rate from lung cancer is higher in men (26%.)
-Cancer with the highest incidence among men is prostate cancer (19%.)
-Men are more likely to develop liver cancer.
-Head and neck cancers occur more often in men.
12. What are the differences of cancer in women than men?: -Cancer
with the highest death rate among women is lung cancer (25%.)
,-Cancer with the highest incidence among women is breast cancer (30%.)
-Thyroid cancer is more prevalent in women.
-Women are less likely to have colon cancer screenings.
13. What does it mean if a tumor has a Grade I Histologic rating?:
Cells differ slightly from normal cells (mild dysplasia) and are well differentiated
(low grade.)
14. What does it mean if a tumor has a Grade II Histologic rating?: Cells
are more abnormal (moderate dysplasia) and moderately differentiated
(intermediate grade.)
15. What does it mean if a tumor has a Grade III Histologic rating?: Cells are
very abnormal (severe dysplasia) and poorly differentiated (high grade.)
16. What does it mean if a tumor has a Grade IV Histologic rating?: Cells
are immature, primitive (anaplasia), and undifferentiated; cell of origin is hard to
determine (high grade.)
17. What does it mean if a tumor has a Grade X Histologic rating?: Grade
cannot be assessed.
18. What does a Stage 0 cancer indicate?: Cancer in situ.
19. What does a Stage I cancer indicate?: Tumor limited to the tissue of
origin; localized tumor growth.
, 20. What does a Stage II cancer indicate?: Limited local spread.
21. What does a Stage III cancer indicate?: Extensive local and regional spread.
22. What does a Stage IV cancer indicate?: Metastasis (spread of the cancer to
a distant site.)
23. What should you teach patients and the public about cancer prevention
and early detection?: -Limit alcohol use.
-Get regular physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity
5 times weekly.)
-Maintain a normal body weight.
-Have regular physical examinations.
-Obtain regular colorectal screenings.
-Avoid cigarette smoking and other tobacco use.
-Get regular mammography screening and Pap tests.
-Be familiar with your own family history and risk factors for cancer.
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