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Nursing Management in Cancer Care

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Which term refers to the study of tumors?

Oncology (correct)

Neoplasm

Benign

Malignant

What is the main difference between benign and malignant tumors?

Benign tumors do not invade or spread to other sites, while malignant tumors do. (correct)

Benign tumors are unregulated proliferation of cells, while malignant tumors are regulated.

Benign tumors are able to spread to other sites, while malignant tumors do not.

Benign tumors invade and spread to other sites, while malignant tumors do not.

What does the suffix '-oma' generally indicate in medical terminology?

Cancer

Benign tumor (correct)

Study of tumors

Malignant tumor

What is the significance of health education and preventive care in decreasing the incidence of cancer?

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Which term refers to a new growth and is commonly used to describe tumors?

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Oncology

Oncology is the study of tumors.

Tumor Characteristics

Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Malignant tumors are cancerous, can invade nearby tissue, and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).

Medical Terminology

The suffix '-oma' generally indicates a tumor or swelling.

Cancer Prevention

Health education and preventive care can decrease the incidence of cancer by promoting healthy lifestyles and early detection.

Tumor Terminology

The term "neoplasm" refers to a new growth and is commonly used to describe tumors.

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Test your knowledge on nursing management in cancer care with this quiz! Learn about the structure and function of normal and cancer cells, distinguish between benign and malignant tumors, understand the importance of health education and preventive care in reducing cancer incidence, and explore the roles of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other treatments in cancer care.