10 - NURSE NAVIGATOR EXAM QUIZZES WITH
CORRECT ANS!!
Three risk factors for breast cancer Answer - 1. Having a family history of
cancer (especially breast and ovarian cancer)
2. Starting your menstrual cycle before age 12
3. Having your first baby after age 30 or being nulliparous
Regular screening for early detection of breast cancer Answer - Yearly
mammogram starting at age 40 (or 10 years before age that a sister or mother
was diagnosed with breast cancer), monthly breast self exam (week after
menstrual cycle or any time post-menopause), and yearly clinical breast exam
Role of nurse navigators Answer - Educators and system navigators for patients
diagnosed with cancer. They support patients and their families from the time
of the cancer diagnosis throughout treatment and connect them to a variety of
readily available support resources w/in the community. They coordinate the
cancer conferences with physicians to discuss and determine best treatment
plan.
Immediate education and support Answer - Explaining the diagnosis, discuss
surgical options, and talk about treatments. The goal of this time is to prepare
the patients for further discussions with their oncologist, surgeon, etc.
What are some things nurse navigators discuss/give to patients Answer - 1.
Pathology report
2. Give patient an education packet
3. Genetic testing
CORRECT ANS!!
Three risk factors for breast cancer Answer - 1. Having a family history of
cancer (especially breast and ovarian cancer)
2. Starting your menstrual cycle before age 12
3. Having your first baby after age 30 or being nulliparous
Regular screening for early detection of breast cancer Answer - Yearly
mammogram starting at age 40 (or 10 years before age that a sister or mother
was diagnosed with breast cancer), monthly breast self exam (week after
menstrual cycle or any time post-menopause), and yearly clinical breast exam
Role of nurse navigators Answer - Educators and system navigators for patients
diagnosed with cancer. They support patients and their families from the time
of the cancer diagnosis throughout treatment and connect them to a variety of
readily available support resources w/in the community. They coordinate the
cancer conferences with physicians to discuss and determine best treatment
plan.
Immediate education and support Answer - Explaining the diagnosis, discuss
surgical options, and talk about treatments. The goal of this time is to prepare
the patients for further discussions with their oncologist, surgeon, etc.
What are some things nurse navigators discuss/give to patients Answer - 1.
Pathology report
2. Give patient an education packet
3. Genetic testing
