CCC2 Exam 1- objectives module 1-3
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
6 stages when passing through change - CORRECT ANSWER - *status quo
* introduction of a foreign element
*chaos
*integration
*practice
*new status quo
Loss - CORRECT ANSWER - to no longer possess or have an object, person, or capacity
Grief - CORRECT ANSWER - an emotional reaction to loss
Bereavement - CORRECT ANSWER - state of having suffered a loss by death
Anticipatory grieving occurs when... - CORRECT ANSWER - a person thinks or knows
that a loss is going to occur in the future
Symptoms of Grief - CORRECT ANSWER - *depression, sadness, crying
*fatigue
*isolation, loneliness
*sleep alterations
*loss of appetite
*anxiety
*change in sexual interest
*forgetfulness
,5 grief indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - *Denial
*yearning
*anger
*depression
*acceptance
Brain death is characterized by what 3 cardinal findings - CORRECT ANSWER - *coma
*absence of brain stem reflexes
*apnea
Goal of palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER - to reduce or relieve the symptoms of a
disease without attempting to provide a cure
cancer is considered a... - CORRECT ANSWER - multi-functional disease
factors that can prevent cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - *maintaining a healthy weight
*minimize foods w/ nitrates in them such as processed foods
*balanced diet w/ 5 or more servings of veggies and fruits a day
*regular exercise
*minimize alcoholic beverages
*be aware of environmental risks such as the chemical make-up of the local water supply
factors contributing to cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - *intrinsic --> age, sex and race
*stress
*diet
, cancer nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER - -Realistic/achievable goals based
on cancer type
-Dealing with emotional status
-Provide the simplest explanation. Simply answer questions, avoid providing statistics, and avoid
using medical jargon
-Educate about treatment and prognosis, and give clarity
-prevent weight loss
-manage side-effects
Palliative care nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER - *actively involve dying
patients and their loved ones in discussions about end-of-life care within acceptable cultural
parameters
*maintain pain control as a major goal of treatment
*ensure patient feels safe and secure with the care that is provided
Malignancies - CORRECT ANSWER - *cancerous tumors appearing in any part of the
body
-identified by their primary site of origin, their stage or tumor size, the presence of metastasis,
and their grade (i.e. how aggressive the tumor is)
dietary teaching for patient with malignancies - CORRECT ANSWER - *diets high in
trans fat and alcohol = higher chance of cancer
*adequate mineral and vitamin intake = lower chance of cancer
*DO!
-eat a well balanced diet
-lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fiber
-limit excess fat and alcohol
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
6 stages when passing through change - CORRECT ANSWER - *status quo
* introduction of a foreign element
*chaos
*integration
*practice
*new status quo
Loss - CORRECT ANSWER - to no longer possess or have an object, person, or capacity
Grief - CORRECT ANSWER - an emotional reaction to loss
Bereavement - CORRECT ANSWER - state of having suffered a loss by death
Anticipatory grieving occurs when... - CORRECT ANSWER - a person thinks or knows
that a loss is going to occur in the future
Symptoms of Grief - CORRECT ANSWER - *depression, sadness, crying
*fatigue
*isolation, loneliness
*sleep alterations
*loss of appetite
*anxiety
*change in sexual interest
*forgetfulness
,5 grief indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - *Denial
*yearning
*anger
*depression
*acceptance
Brain death is characterized by what 3 cardinal findings - CORRECT ANSWER - *coma
*absence of brain stem reflexes
*apnea
Goal of palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER - to reduce or relieve the symptoms of a
disease without attempting to provide a cure
cancer is considered a... - CORRECT ANSWER - multi-functional disease
factors that can prevent cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - *maintaining a healthy weight
*minimize foods w/ nitrates in them such as processed foods
*balanced diet w/ 5 or more servings of veggies and fruits a day
*regular exercise
*minimize alcoholic beverages
*be aware of environmental risks such as the chemical make-up of the local water supply
factors contributing to cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - *intrinsic --> age, sex and race
*stress
*diet
, cancer nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER - -Realistic/achievable goals based
on cancer type
-Dealing with emotional status
-Provide the simplest explanation. Simply answer questions, avoid providing statistics, and avoid
using medical jargon
-Educate about treatment and prognosis, and give clarity
-prevent weight loss
-manage side-effects
Palliative care nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER - *actively involve dying
patients and their loved ones in discussions about end-of-life care within acceptable cultural
parameters
*maintain pain control as a major goal of treatment
*ensure patient feels safe and secure with the care that is provided
Malignancies - CORRECT ANSWER - *cancerous tumors appearing in any part of the
body
-identified by their primary site of origin, their stage or tumor size, the presence of metastasis,
and their grade (i.e. how aggressive the tumor is)
dietary teaching for patient with malignancies - CORRECT ANSWER - *diets high in
trans fat and alcohol = higher chance of cancer
*adequate mineral and vitamin intake = lower chance of cancer
*DO!
-eat a well balanced diet
-lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fiber
-limit excess fat and alcohol
