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MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 2 exam 1
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What is primary prevention
reducing the risks of disease through health promotion and risk
reduction strategies, including nutrition and exercise
Examples of primary prevention
vaccines, risk reduction, health education, safety measures,
lifestyle modifications, environmental protections
What is secondary prevention
screening and early detection activities that seek to identify
precancerous lesions and early-stage cancer in individuals who
lack signs and symptoms of cancer, including community-based
screening and detection programs
Examples of secondary prevention
vaccines, risk reduction, mammograms, pap smear, testicular
self-exams, BP checks, blood sugar checks, colonoscopy
after the disease has begun, but before symptoms are severe
What is tertiary prevention
efforts focus on monitoring for and preventing recurrence of the
primary cancer, as well as screening for the development of
secondary malignancies in cancer survivors or genetic mutations
related to inherited cancer syndromes, environmental exposures,
and lifestyle factors
Mechanism of action for Chemotherapy
damages DNA and stops cell division.
slows cancer growth
Common Complications of Chemotherapy
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Bone Marrow Suppression
Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Anemia
Mucositis
What is Bone Marrow Suppression
When bones make fewer blood cells than normal
What is Thrombocytopenia
low platelet count, puts patient at risk for bleeding and bruising,
avoid IM injections, monitor for occult blood, avoid use of electric
razor, and fall precautions
What is Neutropenia
low level of neutrophils
White blood cell that is essential for fighting bacterial infections
Important information to know about Neutropenia
neutropenic precautions, strict hand hygiene, monitor temp
regularly, assess clear signs of infection (low fever), keep away
from sick people or crowds, no fresh flowers, use aseptic
technique, soft toothbrush, keep room clean with good airflow,
avoid raw fruits and vegetables and unpasteurized drinks and raw
meat, sushi
Monitor CBC/ANC
clean equipment, inspect all sites that could be points for
pathogen entry
What is Anemia
not having enough healthy red blood cells
or not enough red blood cells
reducing the oxygen transport to the body's tissues
Fever in a chemotherapy patient
medical emergency, possible neutropenic sepsis
What is Mucositis
inflammation of the mucus membrane.
Oral care without alcohol mouthwash, maintain hydration, avoid
alcohol, soft toothbrush, ice chips, lidocaine, and fluids
What are the surgical categories?
MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 2 exam 1
Questions and Answers (Verified
Answers) Updated (Actual Exam) 22026
LATEST VERSION
What is primary prevention
reducing the risks of disease through health promotion and risk
reduction strategies, including nutrition and exercise
Examples of primary prevention
vaccines, risk reduction, health education, safety measures,
lifestyle modifications, environmental protections
What is secondary prevention
screening and early detection activities that seek to identify
precancerous lesions and early-stage cancer in individuals who
lack signs and symptoms of cancer, including community-based
screening and detection programs
Examples of secondary prevention
vaccines, risk reduction, mammograms, pap smear, testicular
self-exams, BP checks, blood sugar checks, colonoscopy
after the disease has begun, but before symptoms are severe
What is tertiary prevention
efforts focus on monitoring for and preventing recurrence of the
primary cancer, as well as screening for the development of
secondary malignancies in cancer survivors or genetic mutations
related to inherited cancer syndromes, environmental exposures,
and lifestyle factors
Mechanism of action for Chemotherapy
damages DNA and stops cell division.
slows cancer growth
Common Complications of Chemotherapy
, 2
Bone Marrow Suppression
Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Anemia
Mucositis
What is Bone Marrow Suppression
When bones make fewer blood cells than normal
What is Thrombocytopenia
low platelet count, puts patient at risk for bleeding and bruising,
avoid IM injections, monitor for occult blood, avoid use of electric
razor, and fall precautions
What is Neutropenia
low level of neutrophils
White blood cell that is essential for fighting bacterial infections
Important information to know about Neutropenia
neutropenic precautions, strict hand hygiene, monitor temp
regularly, assess clear signs of infection (low fever), keep away
from sick people or crowds, no fresh flowers, use aseptic
technique, soft toothbrush, keep room clean with good airflow,
avoid raw fruits and vegetables and unpasteurized drinks and raw
meat, sushi
Monitor CBC/ANC
clean equipment, inspect all sites that could be points for
pathogen entry
What is Anemia
not having enough healthy red blood cells
or not enough red blood cells
reducing the oxygen transport to the body's tissues
Fever in a chemotherapy patient
medical emergency, possible neutropenic sepsis
What is Mucositis
inflammation of the mucus membrane.
Oral care without alcohol mouthwash, maintain hydration, avoid
alcohol, soft toothbrush, ice chips, lidocaine, and fluids
What are the surgical categories?
