ORT Chapter 3 Patient Assessment

Questions and Answers

What is assessment in cancer care?

Cancer patients in the system of which they function provides the basis of effective cancer care, identifying unique needs of a patient.

What does the interprofessional approach in patient care involve?

Practitioners from the same profession

Collaboration between practitioners from different professions (correct)

Delivery of services by a single practitioner

None of the above

What is the role of a patient navigator?

Individuals who provide personal guidance with medical, social, and financial services to patients navigating the healthcare system.

What is a therapeutic relationship?

A relationship where a therapist and patient engage with each other to effect beneficial change. Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive content consist of?

Facts and words contained in the message. Signup and view all the answers

What is affective content?

May be verbal or nonverbal and consists of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is reflective listening?

Reflecting the specific content or implied feelings of the patient's nonverbal communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is empathy?

Identifying with the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another person. Signup and view all the answers

What is cachexia?

A serious condition associated with cancer, characterized by a complex metabolic syndrome leading to muscle loss. Signup and view all the answers

What is myelosuppression?

A reduction in bone marrow function that can result in anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Signup and view all the answers

What is anemia?

A decrease in the peripheral red blood cell count, leading to symptoms like pale skin and fatigue. Signup and view all the answers

What is leukopenia?

A decrease in white blood cell count, increasing the risk of infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is thrombocytopenia?

A reduction in the number of platelets circulating in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is pancytopenia?

Reduction in all circulating red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Signup and view all the answers

What does quality of life refer to?

The degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life. Signup and view all the answers

What are coping strategies?

Actions that people can take to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effects of stressors. Signup and view all the answers

What is depression?

A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness. Signup and view all the answers

What is cancer rehabilitation?

A process to restore mental and/or physical abilities lost to injury or disease. Signup and view all the answers

What is cultural competency?

Education for employees to improve health outcomes and meet the needs of a wider range of patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is palliative care?

Care designed to provide physical and emotional comfort to the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What is end of life care?

Delivery of physical and psychosocial interventions aimed at comfort care only. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patient Assessment Concepts

Assessment: Crucial for effective cancer care; entails creating clinical plans based on patient needs and health care team responses.
Interprofessional Approach: Involves collaboration among practitioners from diverse fields to coordinate and deliver patient services effectively.

Patient Support and Relationships

Patient Navigator: Provides personalized assistance with medical, social, and financial aspects, guiding patients through the healthcare system.
Therapeutic Relationship: Focuses on the positive engagement between therapist and patient to facilitate beneficial changes.

Communication in Patient Care

Cognitive Content: Refers to factual information and language within a message.
Affective Content: Encompasses feelings, attitudes, and behaviors, both verbal and nonverbal.

Listening and Empathy

Reflective Listening: Involves recognizing and reflecting on patients' explicit and implicit feelings or communications.
Empathy: Essential for understanding and connecting with patients' emotions and experiences.

Medical Conditions

Cachexia: A serious complication of cancer characterized by complex metabolic changes leading to muscle loss with or without fat loss.
Myelosuppression: A decrease in bone marrow function resulting in conditions like anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
Anemia: Results in lower red blood cell counts; symptoms include pale skin, fatigue, and muscle weakness.
Leukopenia: Lower white blood cell count, increasing infection risks; patients should limit contact with sick individuals.
Thrombocytopenia: Refers to reduced platelet counts in the blood.
Pancytopenia: Involves reduction in all types of blood cells: red cells, white cells, and platelets.

Quality of Life and Coping

Quality of Life: Measures overall life satisfaction, reflecting evolving societal and healthcare attitudes towards cancer patients.
Coping Strategies: Techniques to help individuals manage stress and its effects.

Mental Health Considerations

Depression: Characterized by long-lasting feelings of helplessness, sadness, and hopelessness; may include symptoms like loss of appetite and insomnia.

Rehabilitation and Care

Cancer Rehabilitation: Focuses on restoring lost physical and mental abilities to achieve normal functioning.
Cultural Competency: Training healthcare employees to improve patient outcomes, ensuring safety and responsive care across diverse populations.
Palliative Care: Aims to provide comfort rather than curative treatment, supporting both patients and families.
End of Life Care: Prioritizes comfort care without aggressive treatments, typically offered in hospice settings.

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This quiz focuses on patient assessment in cancer care based on ORT Chapter 3. It highlights key terms like assessment and the interprofessional approach, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals. Test your knowledge and understanding of effective cancer patient care concepts.