NUR2392 MDC2 Module 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Also called a malignancy. A neoplastic disease process that
What is Cancer?
involves abnormal cell growth and differentiation.
1. To develop normal tissue
2. To replace lost, damaged, or aged normal tissue
What 2 reasons do Cells divide and undergo mitosis? - skin, hair, mucous membranes, bone marrow, and lin-
ings of organs such as the lungs, stomach, intestines,
bladder, breast ducts, and uterus
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase,
Stages of Mitosis (6)
Cytokinesis
1. Heredity (genetic predisposition)- Red Flags, Genetic
Testing
3 Causes of Cancer
2. Enviroment (exposure to carcinogens)
3. Immunity - Advance age. immunosuppressed clients
- Do not diagnose cancer; only provide risk information
uCancer of any type appears in multiple members of every
generation of a family
uSimilar cancers appear in multiple first-degree relatives
uMultiple instances of rare cancer types occur within a
Genetic Testing for Cancer Predisposition family
uCancer occurs at ages several decades younger than the
national average
uCancer develops in both of paired organs (e.g., bilateral
breast cancer)
Breast cancer is present in a genetic male adult, regardless
of gender identity
Benefits of Genetic/Genomic Testing Confirm diagnosis, or identify at-risk individuals
Risks of Genetic/Genomic Testing(7)
, ØGenetic testing results do not change
ØPsychological or social risks
ØRisk for family disruption
ØExpensive
ØTesting may identify a great risk for a future serious
health risk that is incurable
ØDepression, blame, guilt
Discrimination
Normal cells growing in the wrong place or at the wrong
time
• Slow, steady growth
-Remains localized
What is Benign tumor and what are it's characteristics? -usually contained within a capsule
-Smooth, well defined, movable when palpated
-Resemble parent tissue
-Crowds normal tissue
-Rarely recurs after removal
-Moles, uterine fibroids, hemangiomas, nasal polyps
˜Counseling before, during, and after testing is critical
˜An ethical responsibility of the nurse
What is Genetic Counseling? ˜Health care provider counsels the patient
Nurse can verify the patient understands information and
options
˜Assists during assessment, testing, and counseling
˜Does not provide in-depth counseling, yet can clarify
information
What are the Roles of a Med-Surg Nurse?
˜Recognizes patients at risk for genetic disorder
˜Ensures clear communication, privacy and confidentiali-
ty
Answers
Also called a malignancy. A neoplastic disease process that
What is Cancer?
involves abnormal cell growth and differentiation.
1. To develop normal tissue
2. To replace lost, damaged, or aged normal tissue
What 2 reasons do Cells divide and undergo mitosis? - skin, hair, mucous membranes, bone marrow, and lin-
ings of organs such as the lungs, stomach, intestines,
bladder, breast ducts, and uterus
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase,
Stages of Mitosis (6)
Cytokinesis
1. Heredity (genetic predisposition)- Red Flags, Genetic
Testing
3 Causes of Cancer
2. Enviroment (exposure to carcinogens)
3. Immunity - Advance age. immunosuppressed clients
- Do not diagnose cancer; only provide risk information
uCancer of any type appears in multiple members of every
generation of a family
uSimilar cancers appear in multiple first-degree relatives
uMultiple instances of rare cancer types occur within a
Genetic Testing for Cancer Predisposition family
uCancer occurs at ages several decades younger than the
national average
uCancer develops in both of paired organs (e.g., bilateral
breast cancer)
Breast cancer is present in a genetic male adult, regardless
of gender identity
Benefits of Genetic/Genomic Testing Confirm diagnosis, or identify at-risk individuals
Risks of Genetic/Genomic Testing(7)
, ØGenetic testing results do not change
ØPsychological or social risks
ØRisk for family disruption
ØExpensive
ØTesting may identify a great risk for a future serious
health risk that is incurable
ØDepression, blame, guilt
Discrimination
Normal cells growing in the wrong place or at the wrong
time
• Slow, steady growth
-Remains localized
What is Benign tumor and what are it's characteristics? -usually contained within a capsule
-Smooth, well defined, movable when palpated
-Resemble parent tissue
-Crowds normal tissue
-Rarely recurs after removal
-Moles, uterine fibroids, hemangiomas, nasal polyps
˜Counseling before, during, and after testing is critical
˜An ethical responsibility of the nurse
What is Genetic Counseling? ˜Health care provider counsels the patient
Nurse can verify the patient understands information and
options
˜Assists during assessment, testing, and counseling
˜Does not provide in-depth counseling, yet can clarify
information
What are the Roles of a Med-Surg Nurse?
˜Recognizes patients at risk for genetic disorder
˜Ensures clear communication, privacy and confidentiali-
ty
