Week Two

Question 1

Cancer

Answer 1

A group of disease character by out-of-control cell division and growth leading to the development of lumps or mass of cells that can also be called a tumor

Question 2

Cancer is the what leading cause of death

Answer 2

Second

Question 3

Most common cancers

Answer 3

Lungs, breast, prostate

Question 4

Benign tumour (non cancerous)

Answer 4

Stays in one place
Grow slowly
Usually not life threatening

Question 5

Malignant tumour
(Cancerous)

Answer 5

Invades other areas
Growth is rapid
Can return after removal

Question 6

,matastasis

Answer 6

Is when cancer invade surrounding cells and tissue

Question 7

Available for early testing

Answer 7

Mammogram (ultrasound)
Colonoscopy
Pap test

Question 8

Complications of treatment and side effects

Answer 8

Diarrhea
Comstipation
Fatigue
Skin changes
Hair loss (alopecia)

Question 9

Emotional effects of cancer

Answer 9

Depression
Low self-esteem
Altered body image

Question 10

Subjective

Answer 10

Clients experience and self reporting is essential

Question 11

Free nerve endings

Answer 11

Pain receptors with branches of nerves

Question 12

How pain is felt

Answer 12

Receptors are activated when a chemical is released by damaged cells and tissues

Question 13

Acute pain

Answer 13

Sudden
Least less then 6 months
Decreases with healing

Question 14

Persistent (chronic) pain

Answer 14

Last longer then 6 months
Is constant or occurs off and on
Usually no cure

Question 15

Radiating pain

Answer 15

Pain felt both at the site of damage as well as nearby areas

Question 16

Referred pain

Answer 16

Pain is felt in a part of body separate from the source of pain

Question 17

Phantom limb pain

Answer 17

Is felt in a body part that is no longer there

Question 18

Assessing pain

Answer 18

Provocation
Quality
Region / radiation
Severity
Timing

Question 19

Provocation

Answer 19

What factors provoke pain

Question 20

Wuality

Answer 20

Use words to describe pain

Question 21

Region / radiation

Answer 21

Where is the location of the pain

Question 22

Timing

Answer 22

Onset of pain and duration of pain

Question 23

Analgesic (non-narcotic)

Answer 23

Relieve mild to moderate pain 1-3/10

Question 24

Analgesic (narcotic)

Answer 24

Relieve severe pain
May cause drowsiness and constipation

Question 25

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Answer 25

Reduce pain that comes with swelling

Question 26

Ways to help client with pain management

Answer 26

Distraction
Relaxation
Guided imagery

Question 27

How long should you wait before giving care after giving pain medication

Answer 27

30 minutes