Deck 43: Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders

Question 1

A person has cancer.You know that the person has:

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

Answer 1

A malignant tumor

Question 2

Which factor increases the risk of cancer?

A) Tobacco use
B) Pregnancy
C) A healthy diet
D) Multivitamin use

Answer 2

Tobacco use

Question 3

Which is a side effect of radiation therapy?

A) Weight gain
B) Burns at the radiation site
C) Skin growth at the radiation site
D) Tumor formation at the radiation site

Answer 3

Burns at the radiation site

Question 4

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

A) It affects only the cancer cells.
B) It can be given only before 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 5

Signs and symptoms of cancer include which of the following?

A) A thickening or lump in a body part
B) A mole that consistently stays the same
C) Regular bowel and bladder habits
D) Stiff and swollen joints

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of cancer include which of the following?

A) Weight loss with dieting
B) Night sweats
C) Skin rashes
D) Unusual bleeding

Question 7

A tumor is:

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

Question 11

Metastasis is:

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

Question 12

Cancer occurs in:

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

Question 13

Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for which of the following?

A) Increased appetite
B) Nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea
C) Hair growth
D) Hot flashes and blood clots

Question 14

Stomatitis is inflammation of the:

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

A person has a malignant tumor.The person has:

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

Question 18

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 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 correct?

A) X-ray beams are aimed at the tumor.
B) It can only be done after surgery.
C) It is used to prevent the cancer's return.
D) Only cancer cells are affected.

Question 21

The outer layer of the skin is known as the:

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

Question 22

Signs and symptoms of AIDS include which of the following?

A) Loss of appetite,weight gain,night sweats,and constipation
B) Warts and blisters on the genitals,discharge from the vagina or penis,and intense itching
C) Dry skin,swollen glands,sneezing,and black blotches on the skin
D) Extreme fatigue,sores or white patches on the mouth or tongue,and confusion

Question 23

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 24

Which is an autoimmune disorder?

A) Hemophilia
B) Hypertension
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Sickle cell anemia

Question 25

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 26

HIV causes:

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

Question 27

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 28

Shingles is caused by:

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

Question 29

Which system defends against threats inside and outside the body?

A) The respiratory system
B) The immune system
C) The gastrointestinal system
D) The urinary system

Question 30

HIV is spread in which of the following ways?

A) Having protected sex
B) Sharing needles and syringes
C) Drinking after one another
D) Sharing swimming pools and hot tubs

Question 31

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 32

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 33

Most autoimmune disorders are:

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

Question 34

Care of persons with AIDS involves which of the following?

A) Restricting visitors
B) Limiting activity
C) Encouraging total care to prevent transmission
D) Being a good listener

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

Care of a person with AIDS involves which of the following?

A) Surgical treatment
B) I&O and daily weight measurements
C) Restricting fluids
D) Limiting exercises

Question 37

The inner layer of the skin is known as the:

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

A vaccine is available to prevent shingles.