Reproductive system
Illness caused by leaving a tampon in place for too long?
Toxic shock Syndrome, characterized by HA, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue
You explain to the pt that beign tumors do not spread to other tissues and organs because?
they are capsulated and nonmalignant.
what is the home test Oraquick used for?
Oraquick is an at home OTC that tests for HIV
Improve Immune Function
The blood test CA-19-9 test for what?
Hepatobiliary cancer
Infection of ______ occur after trauma to the genital area, after physical exertion, or prolonged sexual activity?
Epididymitis
Malignant tumors possess what characteristics?
not contained in a capsule, rate of growth varies, spreads easily
The second phase of HIV can last ________?
varies with every individual but the average time is 8-10 yrs
A pt is embarrassed to tell his significant other that they have been diagnosed with HIV. How should the nurse respond?
Care providers and sexual partners should be told about the diagnosis.
A pt who has a low WBC count is placed in reverse precautions. Why?
To protect them against infection
Why do pt need a foley catheter after cystocele and rectocele repair?
Keeps the bladder empty and prevents stress on the sutures
Radiation markers are used for what?
Guide the therapy to the correct spot, do not wash the markings off.
HIV antibodies can be detected in ___________________?
Blood or oral fluids
The usual pattern of progression of HIV is?
Acute retroviral syndrome, early infection, early symptomatic disease and AIDS
Regular exercise is recommended to help prevent cancer. How long should a person exercise daily?
20 mins
This type of reproductive cancer is asymptomatic until it is advanced.
Ovary cancer
A pt develops Stomatitis after chemotherapy. What nursing interventions should the nurse recommend?
Use a soft toothbrush
A pt recently diagnosed with AIDS develops Pneumocystis. What PPE should the nurse wear when caring for this pt?
Gown, Mask, Gloves
What is the term used when a person develops HIV antibodies after exposure?
Seroconversion, happens 10-12 weeks after exposure
what intervention will the nurse recommend for a pt who losses weight while doing chemotherapy?
Offer 3 large meals of highly nutritious foods
To reduce lymphedema after a radical mastectomy the nurse should
Encourage exercising the affected arm.
A pt is admitted with tumor lysis syndrome and the primary treatment of hydration, diuretics, and allopurinol was unsuccessful. the pt will need to undergo ________.
Dialysis
What are the characteristics of Kaposi Sarcoma?
reddish-purple skin lesions
HIV remains doormat for several years after infection. The nurse should educate the pt that they are still _______?
Contagious
A pt undergoing internal radiation states she thinks the applicator has come disloged. What is action the nurse will take?
Do not touch the applicator, notify the radiation officer