CCC2 EXAM 1- OBJECTIVES MODULE 1-
3 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
6 stages when passing through change - ANS *status quo
* introduction of a foreign element
*chaos
*integration
*practice
*new status quo
Loss - ANS to no longer possess or have an object, person, or capacity
Grief - ANS an emotional reaction to loss
Bereavement - ANS state of having suffered a loss by death
Anticipatory grieving occurs when... - ANS a person thinks or knows that a loss is going to
occur in the future
Symptoms of Grief - ANS *depression, sadness, crying
*fatigue
*isolation, loneliness
*sleep alterations
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,*loss of appetite
*anxiety
*change in sexual interest
*forgetfulness
5 grief indicators - ANS *Denial
*yearning
*anger
*depression
*acceptance
Brain death is characterized by what 3 cardinal findings - ANS *coma
*absence of brain stem reflexes
*apnea
Goal of palliative care - ANS to reduce or relieve the symptoms of a disease without
attempting to provide a cure
cancer is considered a... - ANS multi-functional disease
factors that can prevent cancer - ANS *maintaining a healthy weight
*minimize foods w/ nitrates in them such as processed foods
*balanced diet w/ 5 or more servings of veggies and fruits a day
*regular exercise
*minimize alcoholic beverages
*be aware of environmental risks such as the chemical make-up of the local water supply
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, factors contributing to cancer - ANS *intrinsic --> age, sex and race
*stress
*diet
cancer nursing interventions - ANS -Realistic/achievable goals based on cancer type
-Dealing with emotional status
-Provide the simplest explanation. Simply answer questions, avoid providing statistics, and
avoid using medical jargon
-Educate about treatment and prognosis, and give clarity
-prevent weight loss
-manage side-effects
Palliative care nursing interventions - ANS *actively involve dying patients and their loved
ones in discussions about end-of-life care within acceptable cultural parameters
*maintain pain control as a major goal of treatment
*ensure patient feels safe and secure with the care that is provided
Malignancies - ANS *cancerous tumors appearing in any part of the body
-identified by their primary site of origin, their stage or tumor size, the presence of metastasis,
and their grade (i.e. how aggressive the tumor is)
dietary teaching for patient with malignancies - ANS *diets high in trans fat and alcohol =
higher chance of cancer
*adequate mineral and vitamin intake = lower chance of cancer
*DO!
-eat a well balanced diet
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3 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
6 stages when passing through change - ANS *status quo
* introduction of a foreign element
*chaos
*integration
*practice
*new status quo
Loss - ANS to no longer possess or have an object, person, or capacity
Grief - ANS an emotional reaction to loss
Bereavement - ANS state of having suffered a loss by death
Anticipatory grieving occurs when... - ANS a person thinks or knows that a loss is going to
occur in the future
Symptoms of Grief - ANS *depression, sadness, crying
*fatigue
*isolation, loneliness
*sleep alterations
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,*loss of appetite
*anxiety
*change in sexual interest
*forgetfulness
5 grief indicators - ANS *Denial
*yearning
*anger
*depression
*acceptance
Brain death is characterized by what 3 cardinal findings - ANS *coma
*absence of brain stem reflexes
*apnea
Goal of palliative care - ANS to reduce or relieve the symptoms of a disease without
attempting to provide a cure
cancer is considered a... - ANS multi-functional disease
factors that can prevent cancer - ANS *maintaining a healthy weight
*minimize foods w/ nitrates in them such as processed foods
*balanced diet w/ 5 or more servings of veggies and fruits a day
*regular exercise
*minimize alcoholic beverages
*be aware of environmental risks such as the chemical make-up of the local water supply
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, factors contributing to cancer - ANS *intrinsic --> age, sex and race
*stress
*diet
cancer nursing interventions - ANS -Realistic/achievable goals based on cancer type
-Dealing with emotional status
-Provide the simplest explanation. Simply answer questions, avoid providing statistics, and
avoid using medical jargon
-Educate about treatment and prognosis, and give clarity
-prevent weight loss
-manage side-effects
Palliative care nursing interventions - ANS *actively involve dying patients and their loved
ones in discussions about end-of-life care within acceptable cultural parameters
*maintain pain control as a major goal of treatment
*ensure patient feels safe and secure with the care that is provided
Malignancies - ANS *cancerous tumors appearing in any part of the body
-identified by their primary site of origin, their stage or tumor size, the presence of metastasis,
and their grade (i.e. how aggressive the tumor is)
dietary teaching for patient with malignancies - ANS *diets high in trans fat and alcohol =
higher chance of cancer
*adequate mineral and vitamin intake = lower chance of cancer
*DO!
-eat a well balanced diet
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