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What are some Neutrapenic Precautions for cancer patients during
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chemotherapy? -ANSWER- - l l l
Don't bring them flowers because it haswater and soil.
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- Patients need to have their own stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, andther
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mometer.
- Report a fever greater than 100F
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Neutrapenic precautions for patients leaving their room? -ANSWER-
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Wear a mask to prevent getting sick or an infection since patient isimmunoco
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mprimised.
What diet can a neutropenic precaution patient cannot have? -
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ANSWER- Avoid raw foods:
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What is brachytherapy? -ANSWER-
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Radiation implant in the vagina forcervical cancer. Or implant in abdomen of
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IV.
During Brachytherapy, what should you tell patient's visitors? -
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ANSWER- -Are you pregnant?
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- Are you atleast greater than 16 years old?
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-You can only stay for 30 minutes and 6 feet away from the patient.
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How can you prevent displacement of implant in vagina? -ANSWER-
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Bed rest and use a foley
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What should you keep in a room during brachytherapy? -ANSWER-
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Alead container and forceps, just incase of dislodgment.
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What sign must you put in front of the door before entering a pt's roomundergoi
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ng brachytherapy? -ANSWER- Radiation sign! DUH
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What must a nurse wear before entering a room with radiation? -
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Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal accountof radiation exp
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osure.
, What is another name for stomatitis? -ANSWER- MUCOSITIS.
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What is stomatitis? - ANSWER-
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Inflammation of the tissues in themouth caused by chemotherapy.
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What are some diet considerations of stomatitis? -ANSWER-
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NO acidicfoods.
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Offer oral hygiene before and after each meal to keep the mouth moist.And giv
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e a topical anesthetic before meals so it doesn't hurt to eat.
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What should you do when you see lesions in the mouth fromchemotherapy? -
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ANSWER- Stomatitis:
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Get a culture and send the specimen.
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Can you use gyre based swabs for mouth care on patients withstom
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Use NON- alcoholic mouthwash. OR ANESTHETIC mouthwash.
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What is safer sex? 3 things -ANSWER- -Abstinence is best
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-Use condoms if you tryna hit it.
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-Get tested regularly
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What are some Neutrapenic Precautions for cancer patients during
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chemotherapy? -ANSWER- - l l l
Don't bring them flowers because it haswater and soil.
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- Patients need to have their own stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, andther
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mometer.
- Report a fever greater than 100F
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Neutrapenic precautions for patients leaving their room? -ANSWER-
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Wear a mask to prevent getting sick or an infection since patient isimmunoco
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mprimised.
What diet can a neutropenic precaution patient cannot have? -
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ANSWER- Avoid raw foods:
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- fresh fruits l
- veggies
- red meat
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- fish
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- pepper and paprika l l
What is brachytherapy? -ANSWER-
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Radiation implant in the vagina forcervical cancer. Or implant in abdomen of
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IV.
During Brachytherapy, what should you tell patient's visitors? -
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ANSWER- -Are you pregnant?
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- Are you atleast greater than 16 years old?
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-You can only stay for 30 minutes and 6 feet away from the patient.
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How can you prevent displacement of implant in vagina? -ANSWER-
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Bed rest and use a foley
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What should you keep in a room during brachytherapy? -ANSWER-
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Alead container and forceps, just incase of dislodgment.
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What sign must you put in front of the door before entering a pt's roomundergoi
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ng brachytherapy? -ANSWER- Radiation sign! DUH
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What must a nurse wear before entering a room with radiation? -
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ANSWER-
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Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal accountof radiation exp
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osure.
, What is another name for stomatitis? -ANSWER- MUCOSITIS.
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What is stomatitis? - ANSWER-
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Inflammation of the tissues in themouth caused by chemotherapy.
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What are some diet considerations of stomatitis? -ANSWER-
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NO acidicfoods.
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Offer oral hygiene before and after each meal to keep the mouth moist.And giv
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e a topical anesthetic before meals so it doesn't hurt to eat.
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What should you do when you see lesions in the mouth fromchemotherapy? -
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ANSWER- Stomatitis:
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Get a culture and send the specimen.
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Can you use gyre based swabs for mouth care on patients withstom
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atitis? -ANSWER- NO. l l l
Use NON- alcoholic mouthwash. OR ANESTHETIC mouthwash.
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What is safer sex? 3 things -ANSWER- -Abstinence is best
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-Use condoms if you tryna hit it.
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-Get tested regularly
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