Oncology

Question 1

No spread to lymph nodes or other tissues. Which stage?

Answer 1

Early Stage 1

Question 2

Tumor cells spread to nearby tissue. Mass may have grown in size. Spread to lymph nodes. Which stage?

Answer 2

Localized stage 2

Question 3

Cancer affects more surrounding tissue. May have grown and spread to lymph nodes away from the mass. Which stage?

Answer 3

Regional spread stage 3

Question 4

Cancer spreads to other tissues/ organs beyond initial location. Sometimes called “advanced” or “metastic” cancer. Which stage?

Answer 4

Distant spread stage 4

Question 5

Tissue of the bone marrow

Answer 5

Myeloid

Question 6

Arises from the myeloid tissue

Answer 6

myeloma

Question 7

Arises from the surface, or epithelium

Answer 7

carcinoma

Question 8

Arises from the connective tissue

Answer 8

sarcoma

Question 9

Name 3 “CAUTION” cancer classic warning signs.

Answer 9

N - Nagging cough or hoarseness
I- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
A - A sore that doesn’t heal

Question 10

What are the 4 key side effects of chemotherapy.

Answer 10

1. Anemia - fatigue
2. Thrombocytopenia - bleeding risk
3. Neutropenia - immunosuppression
4. GI upset - N/V and LOA

Question 11

Who should handle oral chemo at home?

Answer 11

The client and caregiver

Question 12

Wear _____ while handling chemo at home.

Answer 12

gloves

Question 13

(chemo at home) If medication spills, clean the spills ____ _____.

Answer 13

Right Away

Question 14

(Chemo at home) I medication gets on the skin, wash and rinse using _____ and ______ right away.

Answer 14

soap and water

Question 15

(chemo at home) Wash anything soiled with bodily fluids ______.

Answer 15

Separately

Question 16

When cleaning chemo drugs wear? (3)

Answer 16

Googles
face shield
N95

Question 17

Where should used PPE, IV tubing, and incontinence pads go?

Answer 17

Hazardous waste container

Question 18

Name 3 internal Radiation Precautions

Answer 18

1. Flush the toilet twice after each use
2. Drink extra fluids
3. Avoid contact with pets

Question 19

Name 3 Neutropenic precautions

Answer 19

1. No LIVE vaccines, avoid invasive procedures
2. no visitors or staff with infectious illnesses
3. Hand-washing before entering the room

Question 20

Which Leukemia typically has a poor outcome?

Answer 20

Acute Myelogenous leukemia

Question 21

Arthralgia is pain in the _____.

Answer 21

joints

Question 22

name 3 key assessments in Leukemia patients.

Answer 22

1. Weight loss
2. Fatigue
3. Bleeding

Question 23

Name 4 key side effects of leukemia chemo treatment.

Answer 23

1. Infection
2. Bleeding
3. Weight loss
4. GI upset(N/V - LOA)

Question 24

What does lymphoma impair?

Answer 24

The body’s natural immune response

Question 25

What is Hodgkins lymphoma?

Answer 25

localized

Question 26

What is non-hodgkins lymphoma?

Answer 26

multiple lymph nodes are involved

Question 27

Name 2 key assessments in lymphoma patients

Answer 27

1. painless swelling of lymph nodes 2. Night sweats

Question 28

name 3 signs & symptoms of Lung Cancer

Answer 28

1. hemoptysis (bloody cough) 2. SOB 3. difficulty swallowing

Question 29

Lobectomy is surgical removal of?

Answer 29

one lobe

Question 30

Pneumonectomy is removal of?

Answer 30

An entire lung

Question 31

What causes cancer of the esophagus?

Answer 31

Long-term exposure of irritants such as alcohol and tobacco.

Question 32

Name 2 clinical manifestations of cancer of the esophagus.

Answer 32

1. chest pain 2. dysphagia

Question 33

Cancer of the stomach is an infection with?

Answer 33

H Pylori

Question 34

Name 3 dietary factors can cause stomach cancer.

Answer 34

1. high salt intake 2. food additives 3. low intake of fruits and vegetables

Question 35

Atrophic gastristitis is chronic inflammation of the _______ lining.

Answer 35

stomach

Question 36

What are the 4 predisposing factors of breast cancer.

Answer 36

1. gender (females) 2. Age (+55) 3. Menopause 4. genetics - BRCA1 / 2 genes

Question 37

Lumpectomy is removal of the breast _____.

Answer 37

tumor

Question 38

The most common hormone therapy for breast cancer is?

Answer 38

Tamoxifen

Question 39

How old should you be when getting digital rectal exams? (DRE)

Answer 39

40 years old and older

Question 40

name 3 common symptoms of prostate cancer.

Answer 40

1. dribbling urine after starting stream 2. bone pain (often low and pelvis) 3. straining when urinating

Question 41

What are the 3 risk factors of testicular cancer?

Answer 41

1. abnormal testicle development 2. hx of testicular cancer 3. hx of undescended testicle

Question 42

symptoms of testicular cancer (4)

Answer 42

1. testicular discomfort 2. heaviness in the scrotum 3. enlargement 4. change in feel

Question 43

What is an orchiectomy?

Answer 43

removal of the testicle

Question 44

squamous cell carcinoma is cancer of the ____ ____ _____ of the epidermis.

Answer 44

very top layer

Question 45

Melanoma is most commonly located on the ____ or ____.

Answer 45

trunk or legs

Question 46

Wilms tumor is?

Answer 46

Childhood kidney tumor

Question 47

Name 2 assessments of Wilms Tumor.

Answer 47

1. swelling or a palpable mass in the abdomen 2. abdominal pain

Question 48

What imaging studies do wilms tumor patients get?

Answer 48

Ultrasound / CT scan

Question 49

Name 4 assessment findings of pediatric leukemia.

Answer 49

1. abnormal cbc 2. bone or joint pain 3. abdominal swelling 4. weight loss

Question 50

This cancer is when many cancer cells die in a short period. Contents are released into the blood stream.

Answer 50

Tumor Lysis syndrome

Question 51

Tumor is compressing the SVC and blood can't drain from upper body.

Answer 51

SVC Syndrome