List carcinogens that contribute to the development of cancer.
excessive alcohol, poor dietary habits, tobacco, sun exposure
100
True or False: In order to administer chemotherapy, a nurse must be certified.
TRUE!
100
What is the best treatment for extravasation?
PREVENTION (:
100
What is the purpose of a palliation surgery?
relieve symptoms for comfort
200
A female patient is correctly preforming a self breast exam if she is...
Using the pads of her fingers, starting at the nipple and rubbing in a circular motion, extending all the way to the clavicle, and not before, during, or after period. Preferably after warm shower when breast is nontender
200
A nurse is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a patient for the second time. When the patient comes in for treatment, he sees the nurse and starts vomiting. What should the nurse anticipate the patient will need before chemo treatment?
Anti-emetic (Zofran), an anti-inflammatory, or anti-allergy.
200
How should a nurse prepare a anti-neoplastic agent?
Behind a biological safety hood with gown and gloves
**Extremely toxic
200
How does surgery contribute to cancer treatment?
Used for prevention (mastectomy), diagnosis (biopsy), cure, control, palliation, "second look", reconstruction/rehabilitative
300
What are some preventative measures a client should take to avoid the occurrence of cancer?
diet, exercise, rest, regular cancer screenings, avoid carcinogens, learn/practice self-exams
300
The nurse must take into consideration that the patient receiving chemo is most likely feeling ____.
Anxious! Provide patient and family support throughout treatment.
300
What is the cardinal symptom of extravasation
Pain
300
This type of procedure reduces size of tumor, makes radiation/chemo more effective; NOT CURATIVE, and gains control.
Debulking procedure
400
How often should self-exams be preformed for men and women?
Monthly
400
A nurse is reviewing the labs of her female patient receiving chemotherapy and notices a WBC count of 3000, Hgb 15. Hct 35, and a platelet count of 20,000. What is the next best nursing action?
Withhold chemo treatment due to low WBC and platelets.
400
What is the preferred route of anti-neoplastic medication administration?
CVC
400
Solid tumor and hematologic malignancies are treated with..
Chemotherapy
500
What are the seven warning signs of cancer? hint: "CAUTION"
1.Change in bowel or bladder habits
2.A sore that does not heal
3.Unusual bleeding or discharge from any body orifice, 4.Thickening or a lump in the breast or elsewhere
5. Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
6. Obvious change in a wart or mole
7. Nagging cough or hoarseness
500
True or false: The nurse must triple check the order/dose with two other RNs.
False, double check not triple. Two RNs should check the order and dose of medication.
500
What should the nurse do if she suspects an IV site is infiltrating a toxic agent?
1. STOP THE INFUSION!
2. Attach disposable syringe at IV exit site
3. Aspirate slowly/gently,
4. Remove original cannula
5. Elevate the arm
6. Infuse antidote intradermal per protocol
500
Which diagnostic tests are used to pronounce cancer?