Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Lesson
13: Safe Handling EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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Doffing PPE - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Remove outer gloves turning them inside out
2. remove the gown
3. remove the face shield
4. properly dispose
5.remove inner gloves
6. wash hands
Should I avoid my grandchildren and other family members when I am getting treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWER--it is perfectly safe for you to have contact with your loved ones while
getting treatment-Hugging, kissing, and spending time together while eating are all safe
activities-Safety with bodily fluids is necessary for the first 48 hours after receiving chemo
Can I be intimate with my partner during treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER--you should definiely
check with your HCP first to be sure-traces of chemo may be present in vaginal fluid for up to 48
hours after treatment-use of a barrier is recommended for this reason for at least the first 48
hours
Carcinogens - CORRECT ANSWER--Group 1: carcinogenic to humans
, -Group 2A: probably carcinogenic to humans
-Group 2B: possibly carcinogenic to humans
Group 1 carcinogens e.g. - CORRECT ANSWER-arsenic trioxide, busulfan, cyclophosphamide,
etoposide
Group 2A carcinogens e.g. - CORRECT ANSWER-cisplatin, carmustine, doxorubicin, nitrogen
mustard
Group 2B carcinogens e.g. - CORRECT ANSWER-dacarbazine, mitomycin, bleomycin,
daunorubicin
Routes of exposure - CORRECT ANSWER--dermal absorption
-through mucous membranes
-inadvertent ingestion
-inhalation
-injection
Environmental contamination - CORRECT ANSWER--additional source of exposure to healthcare
workers
-areas found to be contaminated in clinical areas
Areas found to be contaminated in clinical areas - CORRECT ANSWER--air samples in prep areas
-floors in drug prep/admin areas
-surface of drug vials
-surfaces in prep areas, storage areas, admin areas
-skin under gloves