Nur 2392 Module 2 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

chemotherapy / cytotoxic systemic therapy {Ans: place patients at high risk for infection, immunosuppression, complications}mucositis: nsg intervention {Ans: avoid mouthwash, soft bristles, inspect mouth frequently}Avoiding tobacco products, HPV vaccines, avoid those know carcinogen {Ans: primary prevention}alopecia; {Ans: }oncologic emergencies: common (2) {Ans: superior vena cava syndrome and tumor lysis syndrome}2 things patient with family history of cancer to focus on. {Ans: primary prevention and genetic testings.}normal absolute neutrophil count (anc) {Ans: 1500-8000}Nursing intervention for bone marrow suppression {Ans: protect patient from infection, report signs of infection, good handwashing, bleeding precaustion, mouthcare, avoid contact sports or activities}different kinds of surgery: reconstructive {Ans: increase function, enhances appearance, or both}sarcomas {Ans: originate in soft tissues such as muscle, blood cells, bone and connective tissue.}myelomas {Ans: plasma cells}tumor lysis syndrome; nursing to watchful about {Ans: elevated K and phosphate levels, hyperuricemia}Warning signs of Cancer (CAUTION) {Ans: change in b/b habits, a sore that doesnt heal, unusual i, thickening or presence of lump, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in wart or mole, nagging cough or hoarness}Screenings....colonoscopy, pap smear, mammogram {Ans: Secondary prevention}superior vena cavasyndrome; symptoms; nurses to be observant about,