Oncology Nursing: Cancer Cell Features Quiz

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Which type of tumor has good prognosis, no recurrence, and no metastasis?

Malignant

Chronic

Tertiary

Benign (correct)

What is a characteristic of malignant tumors?

Slow growth

Encapsulated

No harmful effects

Poorly differentiated (correct)

What is the primary focus of cancer prevention activities?

Tertiary care

Invasion

Screening

Risk reduction (correct)

What is essential for limiting disability in cancer patients according to the text?

Palliative care Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tumor is typically curable and manageable?

Primary Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe cells that are very abnormal and poorly differentiated?

Anaplasia Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of cancer is there extensive local and regional spread?

Stage IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prophylactic surgery?

To prevent cancer development Signup and view all the answers

Which type of surgery is performed in clients with a known family history predisposing to cancer?

Prophylactic surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'control' refer to in cancer treatment?

Prolonged survival and containment of cancer cell growth Signup and view all the answers

When is adjuvant treatment typically given?

After management (e.g., surgery) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism by which cells go through growth and development?

Cell Division Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells in terms of rapid growth?

Rapid cell division Signup and view all the answers

What happens when cancer cells lack inhibition, allowing them to spread to other tissues?

Metastasis Signup and view all the answers

Which theory on cancer causation suggests that it begins when a normal cell is transformed by genetic mutation?

Virus and Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that allows cancer cells to take advantage of oxygen supply and blood for growth?

Angiogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cancer as a disease process from other illnesses?

Uncontrolled cell growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration visitors should stay with an exposed patient?

20 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following visitors are NOT allowed to enter a radiation-exposed area?

Pregnant women Signup and view all the answers

What is the total duration a nurse should spend per shift for radiation-exposed patients?

40 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skin markings used in treatment?

To guide radiation therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why should the patient avoid wearing constrictive clothing at the site of radiation?

To avoid discomfort post-therapy Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken regarding extreme temperatures on the skin after radiation therapy?

Completely avoid extreme temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of initiating Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) after a transurethral resection procedure?

To prevent clot formation in the urinary system Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential sign of transurethral resection syndrome that the nurse should monitor for postoperatively?

Muscle twitching Signup and view all the answers

Why might antispasmodics be prescribed after a transurethral resection procedure?

To reduce bladder spasms Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication following a radical prostatectomy procedure?

Urinary incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of monitoring and reporting dribbling or incontinence postoperatively to the healthcare provider?

To ensure early intervention in case of complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a scope inserted into the urethra during a transurethral resection procedure?

To excise prostatic tissue Signup and view all the answers