Med Surg 2 Exam 1

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Med Surg 2 Exam 1: Cancer and Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on critical topics in medical-surgical nursing related to cancer and patient care. This quiz covers various aspects such as diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care essentials.

Features:

  • 30 engaging questions
  • Multiple choice and checkbox formats
  • Designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals
30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse452
T or F: An ultrasound should NOT be used along side mammograms for breast cancer diagnosis
True
False
Warning signs of cancer include (CAUTION)
Difficulty swallowing
Changes in a wart
Excessive fatigue
Unusual discharge
Changes in bladder
Often headaches
Hoarseness
Thickening of breast
Slow healing sore
Adverse effects of chemo include
Diarrhea
N/V
Alopecia
Peripheral neuropathy
Bone marrow suppression
Most common adverse effects of radiation
N/V
Dermatitis
Fatigue
Altered taste
Risk factors for cancer include
Active lifestyle
Smoking
Radiation
Poor nutrition
Young age
Which of the following IS NOT A risk factor for breast cancer
Female
Age
Breast density
Breast size
Family Hx
No children
T or F: Vaccinations are a primary prevention of cancer
True
False
T or F: Mammograms are a primary prevention of breast cancer
True
False
What is the purpose of Epoetin Alfa?
Decrease chance of cancer
Increase hydration
Decrease WBC production
Increase RBC production
What is the purpose of Tamoxifen?
Treat or prevent breast cancer
Treat or prevent colon cancer
Prevent N/V
Prevent lung cancer
Which of the following WOULD NOT be included in chemo education?
Teach signs of infection
Teach how to prevent infection
Teach how to do chemo at home
Teach importance of preventing injury
Which is an example of primary prevention?
Mammograms
Chemo
Mole removal
Colonoscopy
T or F: Alopecia is permanent and hair will not grow back after chemo is complete
True
False
Which of the following are characteristics of benign tumors?
Regular boarders
No migration
Fast growing
Noncancerous
Which of the following IS NOT A common site of mets for breast cancer?
Brain
Lymph nodes
Lungs
Bones
Which of the following are true of hospice?
More than 6 months to live
Curative treatment has stopped
Facilitate peaceful death
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of approaching death?
Mottling
Warm extremities
Decreased metabolism
Cheynes-stokes
Cessation of pain
T or F: Palliative sedation with Benzos hastens death
True
False
T or F: Michigan currently does not participate in PAD
True
False
VSED stands for
Vaginal sex education discussion
Voluntary stopping of eating and drinking
Voluntary sedation elevation of death
Vaginal secretion estimation diagram
Ampicillin 250mg in 50mL is administered over 30 minutes, drop factor is 10 drops per 1mL, how many drops per minute?
16
17
31
33
1000mL of NS is to be given over 8 hours, drop factor is 15 drops per mL, what is the drops per minute?
16
17
31
32
Which is the FIRST thing a nurse would do if a dying patient is feeling breathlessness
Apply oxygen
Administer morphine
CPR
Raise head of the bed
Which of the following IS NOT A confirmation of death?
Unresponsiveness
Loss of heart beat
No spontaneous respirations
Irreversible brain dysfunction
As a nurse, our priority for a patient who is dying is to
Comfort the family
Respect the clients wishes
Let the family change the AD
Initiate CODE for a DNR patient
T or F: Cheynes-stokes respirations are apnea, alternating with periods of rapid breathing
True
False
Complementary therapies include
Morphine
Music
Oxygen
Aromatherapy
Pet therapy
Which is the SINGLE BIGGEST risk factor for developing cancer?
Smoking
Cancerous chemicals
Overweight
Age
T or F: When administering chemo meds it is important for the nurse to wear PPE
True
False
General consequences of cancer include
Clotting abnormalities
Increased risk of infection
Weight gain
Reduced gas exchange
Decreased risk of bone fracture
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