Deck 40: Cancer, immune System, and Skin Disorders

Question 1

Signs and symptoms of cancer include the following except

A)A thickening or lump in a body part
B)Obvious changes in a mole
C)Changes in bowel or bladder habits
D)Stiff and swollen joints

Answer 1

Stiff and swollen joints

Question 2

Besides drugs,hormone therapy also involves

A)Aiming x-rays at glands that produce certain hormones
B)Surgically removing organs or glands that produce certain hormones
C)Helping the body's immune system
D)Pain relief or control

Answer 2

Surgically removing organs or glands that produce certain hormones

Question 3

A person has cancer.Surgery is done to

A)Remove the cancer
B)Shrink the tumor
C)Destroy cancer cells in the area
D)Kill cells that break off of the tumor

Answer 3

Remove the cancer

Question 4

A person has a malignant tumor.The person has

A)Cancer
B)Metastasis
C)A tumor that grows slowly
D)Death of tissue

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of cancer include the following except

A)Weight loss with dieting
B)Cough or hoarseness that does not go away
C)A hard time swallowing
D)Unusual bleeding

Question 6

Stomatitis is inflammation of the

A)Bladder
B)Nose
C)Mouth
D)Anus

Question 7

A patient has cancer.You find him crying in his room.What should you do?

A)Close the door after leaving the room.He needs to cry in private.
B)Use touch and listening to communicate that you care.
C)Tell the nurse at once.
D)Tell his spiritual advisor what you observed.

Question 8

Tumors that do not spread to other body parts and usually do not grow back when removed are

A)Cancer
B)Malignant
C)Metastasis
D)Benign

Question 9

Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for the following except

A)Stomatitis
B)Nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea
C)Hair loss
D)Hot flashes and blood clots

Question 10

A patient has cancer.The person's care plan is likely to include the following except

A)Measures for pain relief or control
B)Rest and exercise
C)Preventing skin breakdown
D)Cast care and measures to prevent incontinence

Question 11

A tumor is

A)Cancer
B)Stomatitis
C)A new growth of abnormal cells
D)A lump in a body part

Question 12

Which factor does not increase the risk of cancer?

A)Tobacco use
B)A family history of certain types of cancer
C)A healthy diet
D)Exposure to the sun

Question 13

Metastasis is

A)A benign tumor
B)Cancer
C)A malignant tumor
D)The spread of cancer to other body parts

Question 14

A malignant tumor

A)Grows slowly and in a localized area
B)Spreads to other parts of the body
C)Invades and destroys nearby tissue
D)Is not cancer

Question 15

A person has cancer.You know that the person has

A)A benign tumor
B)A malignant tumor
C)Metastasis
D)Radiation exposure

Question 16

Cancer occurs in

A)All age-groups
B)Children
C)Young and middle-age adults
D)Older persons

Question 17

Which is not a side effect of radiation therapy?

A)Weight gain
B)Burns at the radiation site
C)Skin breakdown at the radiation site
D)Hair loss at the radiation site

Question 18

Chemotherapy can be used to treat cancer.Which is incorrect?

A)It affects normal cells and cancer cells.
B)It can be given before or after surgery.
C)The person is at risk for bleeding and infection.
D)It prevents cancers from getting or using hormones needed for tumor growth.

Question 19

A person has cancer.Metastasis occurs when

A)Cell growth and division are out of control
B)Cancer cells break off of the tumor and travel to other body parts
C)The person is exposed to radiation
D)Cancer is treated and controlled

Question 20

Radiation therapy can be used to treat cancer.Which is incorrect?

A)X-ray beams are aimed at the tumor.
B)It can be done before or after surgery.
C)It is used to control tumor growth or to prevent or relieve pain
D)Only cancer cells are affected.

Question 21

A person infected with HIV may be symptom-free for

A)6 weeks
B)6 months to 1 year
C)3 to 6 years
D)More than 10 years

Question 22

Care of persons with AIDS involves the following except

A)Preventing pressure ulcers
B)Limiting activity
C)Encouraging self-care as able
D)Being a good listener

Question 23

HIV is spread in the following ways except

A)Having unprotected sex
B)Sharing needles and syringes
C)Breast-feeding
D)Sharing swimming pools and hot tubs

Question 24

An 80-year-old woman has undergone chemotherapy for cancer.She is at risk for shingles.

Question 25

A resident is dying of cancer.Which program might be helpful to the person and the person's family?

A)Rehabilitation
B)Subacute care
C)Hospice
D)Group therapy

Question 26

To protect yourself and others from HIV,you must follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

A)When caring for persons at risk
B)When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS
C)When caring for persons diagnosed with HIV
D)At all times

Question 27

Care of a person with AIDS involves the following except

A)Skin care and oral hygiene
B)I&O and daily weight measurements
C)Restricting fluids
D)ROM and deep-breathing and coughing exercises

Question 28

A person infected with HIV is symptom-free.Which is correct?

A)The person is a carrier and can infect others.
B)The person cannot infect others until symptoms are present.
C)Symptoms appear after others are infected.
D)The person does not show symptoms until other diseases develop.

Question 29

Shingles is caused by

A)A virus
B)A bacteria
C)Poor hygiene
D)Friction and shearing

Question 30

The human immunodeficiency virus HIV)is spread by

A)Saliva,tears,and sweat
B)Blood,semen,vaginal secretions,and breast milk
C)Coughing and sneezing
D)Casual contact and insects

Question 31

HIV causes

A)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS)
B)Hepatitis A
C)Sexually transmitted diseases
D)Hepatitis B

Question 32

The immune system can cause diseases by attacking the body's own normal cells,tissues,or organs.

Question 33

Most autoimmune disorders are

A)Chronic
B)Acute
C)Cured with surgery
D)Cured with drugs

Question 34

Older persons are at risk for HIV/AIDS.Which statement is incorrect?

A)The disease is often missed during diagnosis.
B)Aging and other diseases can mask the signs and symptoms.
C)They are less likely to be tested for HIV.
D)They refuse tests and treatment.

Question 35

Signs and symptoms of AIDS include the following except

A)Loss of appetite,weight loss,night sweats,and diarrhea
B)Warts and blisters on the genitals,discharge from the vagina or penis,and intense itching
C)Skin rashes,swollen glands,cough,and purple blotches on the skin
D)Extreme fatigue,sores or white patches on the mouth or tongue,and confusion

Question 36

Which is not an autoimmune disorder?

A)Graves' disease
B)Hypertension
C)Multiple sclerosis
D)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 37

Which system defends against threats inside and outside the body?

A)The respiratory system
B)The immune system
C)The gastro-intestinal system
D)The urinary system

Question 38

Persons with AIDS develop other diseases because

A)Their immune systems are affected
B)They practice unprotected sex
C)They share needles and syringes
D)They have a reduced blood supply

Question 39

A vaccine is available to prevent shingles.

Question 40

The outer layer of the skin is known as the

A)Epidermis
B)Dermis
C)Pigment
D)Mesoderm