Mark Klimek Blue Book (R's) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the #1 difference between sealed & unsealed
radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both are internal forms of radiotherapy however, in
sealed, a solid object is placed in a body cavity; in unsealed a radioactive substance is injected in
liquid form into a vein
What are the 3 principles the nurse uses to protect
self when caring for a client with a sealed radioactive implant? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Time, distance, shielding
What is another name for external radiation therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Beam or
X-rays
What is the difference between external radiation
treatment and internal radiation treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER - In external the tumor
is bombarded with x-rays & nothing is placed in the body; in internal there is some radioactive
substance introduced into the body
Of sealed internal, unsealed internal, and external
radiation treatment, which is MOST dangerous for the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sealed internal, unsealed internal and external radiation treatment is of no danger to the nurse
unless the nurse is in the radiation treatment room during the treatment.
Should pregnant nurses care for patient receiving
sealed internal radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Never. (Lawsuit time!)
, Should pregnant nurses care for a patient receiving unsealed internal radiotherapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maybe, as long as they don't contact body secretions.
What skin products should the patient receiving
external radiotherapy AVOID? - CORRECT ANSWER - No ointments with metals like
zinc oxide, no talcum powder
Describe the hygiene measures the you teach the
patient receiving external radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use plain water only, no
soaps, pat dry, can use cornstarch for itch
What are the major side effects of radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pruritis,
erythema, burning, sloughing of skin, anorexia, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, bone marrow
depression
When the patient is receiving radioactive iodine what
precautions is/are most important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wear gloves while in possible
contact with urine, special precautions taken to dispose of the urine.
Rape is a crime of passion. (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False, it is a violent act
Most rapes occur involving two people of different
races. (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False, usually the same race
When must psychological care of the rape victim
begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the emergency room
Name the two phases of Rape Trauma Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disorganization phase, re-organziation phase
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the #1 difference between sealed & unsealed
radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both are internal forms of radiotherapy however, in
sealed, a solid object is placed in a body cavity; in unsealed a radioactive substance is injected in
liquid form into a vein
What are the 3 principles the nurse uses to protect
self when caring for a client with a sealed radioactive implant? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Time, distance, shielding
What is another name for external radiation therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Beam or
X-rays
What is the difference between external radiation
treatment and internal radiation treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER - In external the tumor
is bombarded with x-rays & nothing is placed in the body; in internal there is some radioactive
substance introduced into the body
Of sealed internal, unsealed internal, and external
radiation treatment, which is MOST dangerous for the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sealed internal, unsealed internal and external radiation treatment is of no danger to the nurse
unless the nurse is in the radiation treatment room during the treatment.
Should pregnant nurses care for patient receiving
sealed internal radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Never. (Lawsuit time!)
, Should pregnant nurses care for a patient receiving unsealed internal radiotherapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maybe, as long as they don't contact body secretions.
What skin products should the patient receiving
external radiotherapy AVOID? - CORRECT ANSWER - No ointments with metals like
zinc oxide, no talcum powder
Describe the hygiene measures the you teach the
patient receiving external radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use plain water only, no
soaps, pat dry, can use cornstarch for itch
What are the major side effects of radiotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pruritis,
erythema, burning, sloughing of skin, anorexia, nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, bone marrow
depression
When the patient is receiving radioactive iodine what
precautions is/are most important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wear gloves while in possible
contact with urine, special precautions taken to dispose of the urine.
Rape is a crime of passion. (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False, it is a violent act
Most rapes occur involving two people of different
races. (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False, usually the same race
When must psychological care of the rape victim
begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the emergency room
Name the two phases of Rape Trauma Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disorganization phase, re-organziation phase
