CANCER PN 140 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is the best diet to prevent cancer? - ANSWER Mediterranean

How 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