Final exam Nurs 205 oncology ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Surgical Rehab needs Lung cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS ( lobe removed ) need to
improve gas ex change ( deal with decreased gas exchange capabilities
Surgical Rehab needs Breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS functional rehab to improve
mobility and help scar tissue and contractures
Surgical Rehab needs Bowel resection - CORRECT ANSWERS ostomy care
Surgical Rehab cancer Risk - CORRECT ANSWERS Infection / sepsis
DVT ( immobility ) - encourage ambulating ,
DVT prophylaxis Slow bowel motility - ambulate
Atelectasis + pneumonia - cough + deep breath
Head Neck cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS peg tube
Radiation therapy Goal is to - CORRECT ANSWERS destroy cancer cells with minimal
exposure to normal cells
Cure or Palliative
Decrease pain , obstruction , or bleeding
Radiation therapy is - CORRECT ANSWERS fractionized in sections ( like chemo ) or it
can cause harm to body
, Radiation therapy ■ To prevent normal tissue damage - CORRECT ANSWERS use molds
to protect surrounding tissue near tumor
Shielding=protection of normal tissue to minimize exposure
May need to resize mold if weight loss occurs
Burns on skin - CORRECT ANSWERS minimize heat
no harsh soaps or lotions ( hypoallergenic )
no rubbing hard pat dry
External ( teletherapy ) = - CORRECT ANSWERS distant
Internal ( brachytherapy ) = - CORRECT ANSWERS short Risk of exposure to others
Internal ( brachytherapy Nurse roles - CORRECT ANSWERS • Decrease exposure (
cluster care - visits of 30 min )
• Double glove , double flush ( like chemo ) , use gloves when contact with patient
Internal ( brachytherapy ) care - CORRECT ANSWERS ■ Pt will have EXTREME
FATIGUE ( naps , activity scheduling but will astill monitor RBC and WBC ) nausea ... This is
normal
■ Decrease movements and use bedpans
■ Organized care , badges , shields
■ Catheter force fluids
■ Antiemetics , NG
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Surgical Rehab needs Lung cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS ( lobe removed ) need to
improve gas ex change ( deal with decreased gas exchange capabilities
Surgical Rehab needs Breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS functional rehab to improve
mobility and help scar tissue and contractures
Surgical Rehab needs Bowel resection - CORRECT ANSWERS ostomy care
Surgical Rehab cancer Risk - CORRECT ANSWERS Infection / sepsis
DVT ( immobility ) - encourage ambulating ,
DVT prophylaxis Slow bowel motility - ambulate
Atelectasis + pneumonia - cough + deep breath
Head Neck cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS peg tube
Radiation therapy Goal is to - CORRECT ANSWERS destroy cancer cells with minimal
exposure to normal cells
Cure or Palliative
Decrease pain , obstruction , or bleeding
Radiation therapy is - CORRECT ANSWERS fractionized in sections ( like chemo ) or it
can cause harm to body
, Radiation therapy ■ To prevent normal tissue damage - CORRECT ANSWERS use molds
to protect surrounding tissue near tumor
Shielding=protection of normal tissue to minimize exposure
May need to resize mold if weight loss occurs
Burns on skin - CORRECT ANSWERS minimize heat
no harsh soaps or lotions ( hypoallergenic )
no rubbing hard pat dry
External ( teletherapy ) = - CORRECT ANSWERS distant
Internal ( brachytherapy ) = - CORRECT ANSWERS short Risk of exposure to others
Internal ( brachytherapy Nurse roles - CORRECT ANSWERS • Decrease exposure (
cluster care - visits of 30 min )
• Double glove , double flush ( like chemo ) , use gloves when contact with patient
Internal ( brachytherapy ) care - CORRECT ANSWERS ■ Pt will have EXTREME
FATIGUE ( naps , activity scheduling but will astill monitor RBC and WBC ) nausea ... This is
normal
■ Decrease movements and use bedpans
■ Organized care , badges , shields
■ Catheter force fluids
■ Antiemetics , NG
