Week 13

Question 1

Malignant

Answer 1

cells or processes that are characteristics of cancer

Question 2

Benign

Answer 2

cells that are not cancerous

Question 3

Abnormal cells invade surrounding tissue and gain access to lymph and blood vessels carrying them to other areas of the body

Answer 3

Metastasis

Question 4

Malignant tumors spread by way of blood and lymph channels to other areas of the body T or F

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

What are cancer causing substances

Answer 5

Carcinogens

Question 6

What specific agents of factors are associated with the etiology of cancer
a. dietary and genetic factors
b. hormonal and chemical agents
c. viruses
d. all of the above

Answer 6

D!

Question 7

What type of surgery is being done when lesions that are removed are likely to develop into cancer
a. diagnostic
b. palliative
c. Prophylactic
d. reconstructive

Answer 7

C, prophylactic

Question 8

What measure should the RN NOT teach a client about protecting the skin between radiation treatments
a. handle the area gentley
b. avoid irritation w/ soap and water
c. use a heating pad every day on the area
d. wear loose fitting clothes

Answer 8

C. DO NOT use a heating pad or ice pack to area> no extreme temperature