NURS Chapter 34 Flashcards
A person has cancer. You know that
a. The tumor will not threaten life
b. The tumor can spread to other body parts
c. The tumor is benign
d. The person’s mouth is inflamed
B
Who has the greatest risk for cancer?
a. The person who smokes
b. The person who is physically active
c. The person who limits time in the sun
d. The person who is 40 years old
A
Which is not a warning sign of cancer?
a. Painful, swollen joints
b. A sore that does not heal
c. Unusual bleeding or discharge
d. Discomfort after eating
A
A person had surgery for cancer. The person’s care will likely include
a. Pain-relief measures
b. Mouth care for stomatitis
c. Skin care for burns at the treatment site
d. Measures to prevent hair loss
A
Which of the following side effects might a person receiving chemotherapy experience?
a. Skin breakdown
b. Burns
c. Diarrhea
d. Weight gain
C
Mrs. Jones has cancer. She is telling you about her treatments and how she feels. What should you do?
a. Listen
b. Change the subject
c. Call for the nurse
d. Ask about her feelings
A
HIV is spread through
a. Coughing and sneezing
b. Body fluids
c. Using public telephones and restrooms
d. Hugging or dancing with an infected person
B
HIV can enter the bloodstream in the following ways except
a. Through gum disease
b. Through the rectum, vagina, penis, mouth, or skin breaks
c. Through needle-sharing
d. Through swimming pools and hot tubs used by infected persons
D
Which of the following is used to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS?
a. Isolation precautions
b. Radiation therapy
c. Chemotherapy
d. Standard Precautions
D
A person has shingles. You will likely assist the nurse with measures to
a. Prevent diarrhea
b. Relieve pain
c. Prevent skin breakdown
d. Prevent weight loss
B
A person has psoriasis. Which is false?
a. It can be very painful
b. The person is contagious
c. Creams may be applied by the nurse
d. Light therapy may be used to treat it
B
Which is not an example of an autoimmune disorder?
a. Celiac disease
b. Graves disease
c. Osteoporosis
d. Scleroderma
C
