cancer

Question 1

with __________

Large number of tumor cells are rapidly killed by chemotherapy or radiation

Answer 1

tumor lysis syndrome

Question 2

with tumor lysis syndrome large amounts of what are released into the circulation?

Answer 2

↑ potassium, phosphate,

and uric acid

Question 3

With the release of ↑ potassium, phosphate,

and uric acid into circulation during TLS what problems can occur?

Answer 3

cardiac problems

Question 4

Superior vena cava compressed or obstructed by tumor growth is called?

Answer 4

Superior vena cava syndrome

Question 5

with cancer which labs are reduced?

Answer 5

Reduced immune and blood-producing function

WBC, RBC, platelets

Question 6

IV chemotherapy safety measures include?

Answer 6

1. masks,
2. double gloves,
3. Gown

Question 7

major side effect of chemo?

Answer 7

Neutropenia

Decreased numbers of white blood cells leading to immunosuppression

Question 8

Radiation therapy T/F

Pregnant nurses should not take care of radiation therapy patients

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Radiation therapy T/F

patient has private bath in private room

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Radiation therapy T/F

Limit visitors, must be 3 feet away if radioactive implants involved

Answer 10

FALSE

Limit visitors, must be 6 feet away if radioactive implants involved

Question 11

Radiation therapy T/F

okay to touch radioactive material or skin with bare hands

Answer 11

FALSE

Do not touch radioactive material or skin with bare hands

Question 12

Radiation therapy T/F

Save all dressings and place in special container for disposal

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

Radiation therapy T/F

Place sign over patient’s bed stating radioactive material

Answer 13

FALSE

Place sign outside of patient’s room stating radioactive material

Question 14

Radiation therapy T/F

Teletherapy is the only radiation that is not hazardous to others

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

Radiation therapy T/F

GIve them a laxative to get out Radiation

Answer 15

TRUE