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CANCER PN 140 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What is the best diet to prevent cancer? - ANSWER MediterraneanHow often should a pt get a mammogram? - ANSWER Annual between
40-54 yrs old and biannual after 55 if there are no risk factors
How often should a pt get a Pap smear? - ANSWER Every 3 yrs until the
age of 65
How often should a pt get a colonoscopy? - ANSWER Every 10 yrs after
the age of 55+.
How often should a man get a prostate-specific antigen? - ANSWER
Baseline at the age of 50 and then it is optional.
What is brachytherapy? - ANSWER internal radiation
How is brachytherapy administered? - ANSWER Via IV, PO or with a
container in the skin
What is the proper PPE when going in a room with a pt receiving
Brachytherapy? - ANSWER Gown, gloves and mask
What type of room is pt put in when receiving brachytherapy ? -
ANSWER Isolation
How long should a nurse limit themselves to being in a pt room receiving
Brachytherapy ? - ANSWER No more than 30 mins during shift
At what point should a nurse use PPE when going into a room where
brachytherapy is taking place? - ANSWER Within 6 feet of the patient
What is a benign tumor? - ANSWER non-cancerous tumor
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