Brachytherapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Intracavitary Brachytherapy Test 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary goal of intracavitary brachytherapy? A. To treat external tumors B. To deliver radiation from outside the body C. To deliver radiation from within the body, directly to the tumor D. To enhance the effect of chemotherapy What type of radiation is commonly used in intracavitary brachytherapy? A. Alpha particles B. Gamma rays C. Neutrons D. X-rays Which type of cancer is most commonly treate...

RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 1.A home health nurse is assigned to a client who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation center after experiencing a right-hemispheric stroke. Which of the following neurologic deficits should the nurse expect to find when assessing the client? ( select all that apply) Visual spatial deficits Left hemianopsia ( blindness in the left half of the visual field) One-sided neglect 2.A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is ...

Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) Test 2024...

Med-Surg Hesi PN Questions and Answers Graded A+ During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually ...

General considerations - Answer--organize care so that nurse/ staff exposure is kept to a minimum - limit time in room to max. of 30 minutes/ 8 hr. shift - exchange oral conversation from doorway -perform non-direct care outside of room (opening up meds) - rotate assignments to minimize exposure, provide care on opposite side of implant - never care for more than 1-2 radiation implant patients at a time. - no pregnant women or children under age of 18 y.o. limit visitors to 30-60 minutes/ ...

2024 NURSING HESI EXIT EXAM (180 Q & As) ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY/VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE RATED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.. Confront the client about this behavior. B.Express sympathy for the client’s situation. C.Speak assertively to the client. D.Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them....

During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily mo...

RN adult medical surgical online practice 2019 B with NGN CORRECTLY ANSWERED REVISED 2023//2024 A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? A. Bounding pedal pulse B. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds C. Pain that increases with passive movement D. Areas of warmth on the cast C. Pain that increases with passive movement A nurse is providing ...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpe NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpectomy. For each nursing action, indicate if the action is indicated, non-essential, or contraindicated.Cluster nursing care to minimize exposure to the radiation source.Provide continuity of care by assigning the same nurse to care for the client each day.Do not allow visitors while the radiation implant is in use.We...

CHEM 120 Week 6 Discussion; Radiation (Option 2; Internal Radiation Treatment; known as Brachytherapy).docx