test 4 Flashcards
True or False.
Women with disabilities experience increase risk for abuse.
True
When should a woman get her first pelvic exam?
Age 21 unless a specific complaint
What is the purpose of the Pap smear?
Assess for the abdominal cellular changes that can lead to cervical cancer
Prior to screening, instruct client to avoid?
Douche, sex (48 hours), spermicides
The nurse should make the pelvic examination ___ ____.
Less threatening
Begin screening for cervical cancer begins at what age?
21 years old
Pap test every 3 years if results are normal are during what age range?
age 21-30 years
Pap test every 3 years or Pap test + HPV test every 5 years are done during what age range?
age 31-64 years old
Stop routine screening if results are normal for the previous 10 years are done during what age range?
Age 65 years and older
What is the purpose of a colposcopy?
to magnify the tissue being examined
Application of ___ ___ helps to highlight any areas of suspicious cells.
acetic acid
They should ___ areas of concern to determine a treatment plan
biopsy
The goal of a colposcopy is to prevent ___ ___
cervical cancer
A ___ is visualization of the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, and small intestines via a lighted tube inserted in the vagina via the cul-de-sac.
culdoscopy
If a patient is having a culdoscopy, they should avoid ___ and ___ for 2 weeks post procedure.
douching, intercourse
A culdoscopy can be used to?
-rule out ectopic pregnancy
-evaluate ovarian disorders
-evaluate pelvic masses
What are the treatment options for cervical dysplasia?
cryotherapy/laser therapy OR cone bx loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
A fine wire loop that has a low-voltage electrical current to remove abnormal layer of cervical cells is known as?
Cone Bx Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
Freezing cervical tissue with nitrous oxide is known as?
cryotherapy/laser therapy
Is cervical cancer often symptomatic or asymptomatic?
asymptomatic
What are some S/S of cervical cancer?
painless vaginal bleeding, watery-foul odor (Progressively darken), irregular periods, bleeding between periods
What are the treatment options for cervical cancer?
LEEP, laser therapy, cryotherapy, cervical conization, hysterectomy
What are the indications for a hysterectomy?
uterine fibroids, heavy or unusual vaginal bleeding, uterine prolapse, endometriosis (severe), chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, cancer
___ ___ is removal of ovaries (with or without the tubes)
Bilateral Oophrectomy
A bilateral oophorectomy and salpingectomy is removal of the ovaries ___ the ___.
with, tubes
What are the different types of hysterectomies?
-total abdominal hysterectomy
-total vaginal hysterectomy
-laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
-bilateral sapling-oophorectomy
-loop electrosurgical excision
-uterine ablation is frequently being used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding
What discharge teaching should be given to a patient after a hysterectomy?
-pelvic rest for 4-6 weeks
-no heavy lifting 8 weeks
-frequent bladder emptying
-bowel regimen
-ambulate
What are risks for women that have a hysterectomy at a young age <45?
- bone loss/osteoporosis
- lack of hormone
- symptomatic vasomotor symptoms
- increased risks for cardiovascular/neurological symptoms or stroke
True or False.
If ovaries are removed before menopause, supplemental estrogen therapy is recommended.
true
HPV vaccine is recommended for ages __-__ for both females and males.
9-26
True or False.
Preteens have a higher immune response to HPV vaccine than older teens.
True
Ovarian ____ are benign tumors that may be associated with pain.
Cysts
Ovarian ___ is the leading female cancer death because it rapidly spreads and has non-specific symptoms
cancer
S/S of ovarian cancer are?
abdominal selling or bloating, pelvic pressure or abdominal pain, difficulty eating
What diagnostics are used for ovarian cancer?
imaging or surgery
What are the treatment options for ovarian cancer?
surgery (primary)
chemotherapy
hormone therapy
radiation
**often 2 or more different types of treatments are used
Who is at risk for ovarian cancer?
increased age, hx of breast cancer, BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene mutations, family hx of breast or ovarian cancer
American CA society does not recommend that breast __ __ be presented to women but it does recommend that women be familiar with how their breast normally look and feel.
self exam
__-___ condition is the presence of soft, movable, tender lumps (more common at time of menses)
Non-cancerous
Are fibrocystic breast a pre-cursor to breast cancer?
No they are NOT
What causes fibrocystic breasts?
fluctuating hormones made by the ovaries
What are symptoms of fibrocystic breast?
swelling, tenderness, pain, thickening of tissue, lumps in one or both breasts
What is a mammogram?
Soft tissue x-ray of the breast
*can detect lesions earlier than by using palpation
Annual mammogram and clinical breast examination for all women over the age of __
40
What does a trained professional examiner assess for in a clinical breast exam?
general appearance & symmetry, appearance of nipples, color of skin, check for lumps and texture
What are predisposing risk factors for breast cancer?
-age (older the higher the risk)
-hx of breast cancer
-female gender
-having BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene mutation
-family hx of first degree relative
-long term post menopausal combine hormone therapy estrogen/progestin
-alcohol
-no hx of pregnancy or first after 30
-never breast feeding
-long reproductive phase
-hx of high dose radiation to chest
-no physical activity
-smoking
-overweight or obese after menopause
If you have a family history of pre-menopausal breast cancer, when should screening start?
10 years prior to youngest family member with breast cancer
____ ____ is a test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome
BRCA analysis
**it does NOT tell if you have cancer it just tests for the mutation
What are the characteristics of breast cancer?
small, immobile, painless lump (unilateral)
Less common: rash, changes in color/dimpling
What are the treatment options of breast cancer?
surgery, radiation, chemo
What is the most important finding on a breast exam?
A painless mass or lump
What are some worrisome findings on a breast exam?
dimpling, new nipple inversion, change in size of breast, change in shape, skin breakdown, lump under arm
What is the clinical therapy for breast cancer?
- stage of cancer
- best treatment for the stage
- age
- personal preference
- risk and benefits
What are the surgical options for breast cancer treatment?
Lumpectomy or radical mastectomy
___ destroys cancer cells or shrink large masses before surgery
radiation
What are some systemic therapy options for breast cancer treatment?
tamoxifen (block estrogen), chemotherapy, ovarian function suppression (prevent estrogen excretion from ovaries)
The goal of surgery is to remove the cancer from the ___ & _______
breasts, lymph nodes
____ is a breast-sparing approach that is often used for stage I & II breast cancer
Lumpectomy- removal of the cancerous tissue plus a rim of normal tissue
____ drug blocks estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells. It stops estrogen from binding to the cancer cells and telling them to grow and divide,
Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen can also be used for ___ ___ by women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer
cancer prevention
What is nursing care for a patient after a mastectomy?
-inspect the incision and dressing for bleeding
-May have JP drains in place-measure & empty
-encourage arm exercises to prevent contracture
-prevent lymphedema
___ is too much protein rich lymph fluid that collects in the interstitial space due to the removal of lymph nodes
Lymphedema
Where does lymphedema usually occur?
arm & hand, breast, underarm, chest, trunk, and/or back
Ways to prevent lymphedema:
Elevate affected _____
Turn to _____ side
Avoid _____ clothes
Avoid ___, IVs, ___ ___
extremity
unaffected
constricting
BP, blood draws
Why should the nurse avoid poking the affected arm in a patient with lymphedema?
it reduces the risk of injury or inflammation to that arm
True or False.
If it is an emergency, it is okay to place an IV in the affected arm in a patient with lymphedema because the benefit outweighs the risk.
True
____ scan generally start at age 50 or at onset of menopause, whichever is first
DXA