Deck 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Question 1

Which is not a side effect of radiation therapy?

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

Answer 1

Stomatitis

Question 2

Which factor does not increase the likelihood of cancer?

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

Answer 2

A healthy diet

Question 3

Radiation therapy can be used to treat cancer.Which statement 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.

Answer 3

Only cancer cells are affected.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

A person has a malignant tumor.The person has

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

Signs and symptoms of cancer include all of the following except

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

Question 8

A tumor is

A)Dizziness
B)Ringing in the ears
C)A new growth of abnormal cells
D)Tinnitus

Question 9

A person has cancer.You know that the person has

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

Question 10

A resident 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 11

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 12

Metastasis is

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

Question 13

Stomatitis is inflammation of the

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

Question 14

Cancer occurs in

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

Question 15

A tumor that does not spread to other body parts is

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

Question 16

Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for all of the following except

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

Question 17

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 the tumor

Question 18

Chemotherapy can be used to treat cancer.Which statement 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

Signs and symptoms of cancer include all of the following except

A)Memory loss
B)Cough or hoarseness that will not go away
C)Difficulty swallowing
D)Unusual bleeding

Question 20

A malignant tumor

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

Question 21

A person with Graves' disease may show which of the following signs and symptoms?

A)Slow heart rate
B)Weight gain
C)Bulging of the eyeballs
D)Depression

Question 22

Graves' disease is a form of

A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Sexually transmitted disease
D)Inflammation

Question 23

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 24

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

Care of a person with AIDS involves all of 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 30

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 31

HIV causes

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

Question 32

HIV is spread in all of the following ways except

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

Question 33

Signs and symptoms of AIDS include all of 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 34

Persons with AIDS develop other diseases because

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