Mosby's Radiation Therapy Practice Board Exam 1 questions with correct answers

When a missing tissue compensator is used, it should be placed: a. directly on the skin surface b. at some distance from the skin surface c. on the end of an electron cone d. on top of a bolus material at iso - Answer At some distance from the skin surface All of the following are signs of ovarian cancer except: a. vaginal bleeding b. abdominal bloating c. constipation d. nausea - Answer Vaginal bleeding While treating a patient with painful boney metastasis, it is desirable to: a. eliminate clothing in the area of treatment b. raise clothing so that marks are visualized c. keep the sheet and blanket under the patient for comfort d. keep the patient on the gurney to prevent heightened pain - Answer Eliminate clothing in the area of treatment