Care of Patients with Cancer
What does it mean with cancer has spread to other parts of the body?
Metastasis
This body organ is responsible for recognizing pain?
Brain
Critical responsibility of a nurse prior to a patient going to surgery?
Get consent form signed
The entire operating room area should be_______?
Sterile
Name 7 rights of medication administration
Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Reason, and Right Documentation.
Name 3 Carcinogens
Smoking, Alcohol, Sun Rays, Asbestos,Xrays
A natural body chemical that helps the body block pain
Endorphins
What should a nurse do if a patient ate food when they were supposed to be NPO?
Notify Surgeon
If the surgeons glove rips during surgery, what should you do?
change gloves and stay sterile
What should the nurse do if the patient doesn’t understand a procedure?
Explain or call the doctor to explain more
What does the "N" in the cancer staging system stand for?
Lymph Nodes
A patient says, “I feel fine—I don’t need treatment.” What stage of grief could this be?
Best way to notify the multidisciplinary team that a patient has a latex allergy?
What should the nurse do if they see someone with fake nails in the OR?
Report it
What should you always ask about before giving meds or starting care?
Allergies
Name two lifestyle that can decrease cancer risk?
Avoid tobacco
Diet with leafy greens, no red meat,
Exercise
Avoid alcohol
Avoid sun exposure with no sunscreen
What should a nurse do if a dying patient is breathing loudly and the family is scared?
Explain what is going on & offer medicine
Who is responsible for marking the surgical site?
Surgeon
When should the sponge and instrument count be done?
Before & After Surgery
Order: Administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) 1 mg/kg subcutaneously once daily.
Patient weight: 154 lbs
Available: Enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe
Question:
How many mg should the patient receive?
How many mL will you administer?
70 mg is the correct dose
0.7 mL is the volume to administer
This type of surgery may offer pain relief
Palliative
Pain felt in one place but coming from another is called what?
Referred Pain
What should the nurse do if a patient says they no longer want the surgery?
Notify the surgeon
What is the nurse’s job if someone contaminates their glove?
Ask them to change it
True or False, the following criteria confirms informed consent:
Consent is given freely by the client
Consent given over the phone should be witnessed by 2 nurses.
The patient is mentally competent
Client understands the surgical procedure
True