Comprehensive Renal and Urinary Tract Oncology Nursing: Renal Cell
Carcinoma, Kidney Cancer Risk Factors (Smoking, HTN, Obesity, Genetics),
Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Vena Cava Involvement, Tumor Staging I-IV, Flank
Pain, Hematuria, Palpable Mass, Diagnostic Testing (IVP, CT, MRI, Ultrasound,
Angiography, Biopsy, Bone Scan, LFT), Radical and Partial Nephrectomy,
Targeted Therapy (Sutent, Avastin), Biologic Therapy (Alpha-Interferon,
Interleukin-2), Preoperative and Postoperative Care, Transitional Cell
Carcinoma, Bladder Cancer Presentation, Hematuria, Irritative Voiding,
Diagnostic Labs (UA, Cystoscopy, IVU, CT/MRI), Intravesical Therapy,
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy (BCG), Radiation Therapy (External Beam,
Brachytherapy, Palliative), TURBT, Fulguration, Laser Photocoagulation, Open
Loop Resection, Urinary Diversions (Ileal Conduit, Continent Kock Pouch,
Indiana Pouch, Orthotopic Neobladder), Pre/Postoperative Teaching (IS, TCDB,
NG Tube, Stoma Care), Complications (UTI, Hemorrhage, Obstruction,
Electrolyte Imbalance) Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
renal cell carcinoma
kidney cancer aka?
kidney
Risk factors for cancer of what organ:
male 2x more likely
50-70 yo
smoking
genetics
obesity
HTN
toxic exposure
,polycystic disease
alcohol is NOT a risk factor
liver
lungs
long bones
3 most common metastisis of kidney cancer: (L)
vena cava
renal
what 2 veins does kidney cancer extend?
I
what stage:
T< or = to 7cm confined to the kidney
II
what stage:
T > 7cm confined to the kidney
III
what stage:
metastasis to surrounding tissues and nodes
, IV
what stage:
distant metastasis such as liver, lung, bones, brain
kidney
S/S of cancer of what organ:
General:
often asymptomatic
maybe:
wt loss
weakness
anemia
advanced:
painless hematuria
**flank pain
***palpable mass in flank or ab
fever
HTN
Diagnostic
biopsy
____________________________ testing for kidney cancer:
IVP w/ nephrotomography
US
Carcinoma, Kidney Cancer Risk Factors (Smoking, HTN, Obesity, Genetics),
Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Vena Cava Involvement, Tumor Staging I-IV, Flank
Pain, Hematuria, Palpable Mass, Diagnostic Testing (IVP, CT, MRI, Ultrasound,
Angiography, Biopsy, Bone Scan, LFT), Radical and Partial Nephrectomy,
Targeted Therapy (Sutent, Avastin), Biologic Therapy (Alpha-Interferon,
Interleukin-2), Preoperative and Postoperative Care, Transitional Cell
Carcinoma, Bladder Cancer Presentation, Hematuria, Irritative Voiding,
Diagnostic Labs (UA, Cystoscopy, IVU, CT/MRI), Intravesical Therapy,
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy (BCG), Radiation Therapy (External Beam,
Brachytherapy, Palliative), TURBT, Fulguration, Laser Photocoagulation, Open
Loop Resection, Urinary Diversions (Ileal Conduit, Continent Kock Pouch,
Indiana Pouch, Orthotopic Neobladder), Pre/Postoperative Teaching (IS, TCDB,
NG Tube, Stoma Care), Complications (UTI, Hemorrhage, Obstruction,
Electrolyte Imbalance) Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
renal cell carcinoma
kidney cancer aka?
kidney
Risk factors for cancer of what organ:
male 2x more likely
50-70 yo
smoking
genetics
obesity
HTN
toxic exposure
,polycystic disease
alcohol is NOT a risk factor
liver
lungs
long bones
3 most common metastisis of kidney cancer: (L)
vena cava
renal
what 2 veins does kidney cancer extend?
I
what stage:
T< or = to 7cm confined to the kidney
II
what stage:
T > 7cm confined to the kidney
III
what stage:
metastasis to surrounding tissues and nodes
, IV
what stage:
distant metastasis such as liver, lung, bones, brain
kidney
S/S of cancer of what organ:
General:
often asymptomatic
maybe:
wt loss
weakness
anemia
advanced:
painless hematuria
**flank pain
***palpable mass in flank or ab
fever
HTN
Diagnostic
biopsy
____________________________ testing for kidney cancer:
IVP w/ nephrotomography
US
