Scales, Measures, Tools

Question 1

ECOG Performance Scale

Answer 1

0: Fully active
1: No strenuous activity
2: Ambulatory, unable to work
3: Limited self-care
4: completely disabled, bed-ridden

Question 2

TNM Classifications

Answer 2

T: Tumor size and extent
N: Lymph node involvement
M: Metastasis

Question 3

NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events

Answer 3

Each AE is graded on a 5 point scale
Grade 1 Mild or asymptomatic
Grade 2 Moderate
Grade 3 Severe or medically significant; limiting self care
Grade 4 Life-threatening consequences; urgent
Grade 5 Death related to AE

Question 4

Kanofsky Performance Scale

Answer 4

Used to assess cancer patient’s ability to perform daily activities and overall functional status
Ranges from 0 (death) - 100 (no sx)

Question 5

ASPEN guidelines for severe wt loss

Answer 5

> /= 2% in 1 week
5% in 1 month
7.5% in 3 months
10% in 6 months
20% in 1 year

Question 6

validated malnutrition screening tools (4)

Answer 6

Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA)
Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST)
MST for cancer pts (MSTC - inpt only)
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST - inpt only)

Question 7

peds validated malnutrition tool

Answer 7

Pediatric Subjective Global Nutrition Assesment