Radiation Therapy Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the types of therapy
A
External (outside body)
Beam and sealed (inside body)
2
Q
What are the side effects of radiation
A
Alopecia
Fatigue
Skin irritation
3
Q
Clients receiving beam radiation therapy should wash with
A
Unscented soap and water, pat dry
Never apply lotions powders or ointments to area
4
Q
Clients receiving radiation therapy need private
A
room and bathroom
5
Q
Who shouldn’t visit during radiation treatment
A
Kids and pregnant woman
There must be a Caution Radioactive Material placard taped to the door
6
Q
Can you have sex with cervical implant after it’s removd?
A
Yes but must wait 7 to 10 days after removal
7
Q
If a patient has received treatment and dies
A
All implants must be removed by oncologist before the body can leave the floor
