NUR 401 Week 2 & 3 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What is the prevalence of Canadians Developing Cancer? Correct Answer 2 in 5 People 40% women and 45% men will develop it. 2.3 % had a diagnosis of Cancer in the last 10 Years. New cases will double or triple by 2020. Half of Cancers can be prevented. Less than 1% of Cancer budget foe Ontario is spent on Prevention. Prevention is targeted at? Correct Answer - Tobacco use - Diet and Nutrition ( tobacco and Nutrition account for 50% of fatal Cancers) - Healthy body weight - Alcohol Consumption - Occupational Carcinogens - Environmental Carcinogens -UV Exposure - Viral Infections Primary Prevention Correct Answer - Do not smoke, avoid second hand smoke - Eat 5-10 Servings of Fruits and Veggies a day - High Fibre - Low Fat - 1-2 Alcoholic Drinks per day MAX - Physical Activity - Protect skin from UV rays: Apply sunscreen. Reduce sun exposure between 11- 4 pm. Keep babies under one year old out of direct sun. Do not use tanning parlours. Slip, Slap, Slop : 1. Slip on clothing to cover arms and legs 2. Slap on a wide brimmed hat - Slop on on sunscreen ( SPF15 or higher) - Follow Screening Guidelines.. Women ( Mammography, Pap tests, Breast exams) Men ( Testicular exas, prostate screening, screening for colon and rectal cancers) Smoking causes what percent of cancer deaths in Canada? Smoking increases risk of what types of Cancers? What about second hand smoke? Correct Answer 30% of all Cancer deaths in Canada. Lung cancer is leading cause of death. LUNG, MOUTH,THROAT, LARNYX, CERVIX, PANCREAS, ESOPHAGUS, COLON, RECTUM, KIDNEY, BLADDER. 300 non-smokers die a year from lung cancer related to second hand smoke. How to nutritionally reduce cancer? Correct Answer what eat can cause a third of our cancers! Veggies an fruits ( 5-10 servings a day), whole grain fibres, low dietary fat, drink in moderation. Exercise reduces risk of Colon Cancer. Cancer fighters? 1. Phenols? 2. Indoles? 3. Inulin? 4. Glutathione? Correct Answer 1. Phenols: Anti-Oxidants, Anti-Inflammatories ( Extra Virgin Olive oil, Spinach, Pomegranate juice) 2. Indoles: Block Enzymes involved in initial cancer stages -->Detoxify ( Broccoli) 3. Inulin: Reduces Cholesterol 4. Glutathione: Antioxidant Aboriginal Cancer Centre Unit developed to ? Correct Answer develop aboriginal cancer strategy. Based on Wholistic approach to cancer prevention, screening and research.