MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 2 EXAM
ONE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Cancer Treatment ( Correct answers ) Cancer treatment is dependent on
the type of cancer and how far the cancer has progressed.
Common problems associated with cancer treatment include infections,
bleeding, pain, malnutrition, fatigue, and psycho social issues.
curative surgery ( Correct answers ) Removal of the cancerous tumor when
confined to a specific body location
palliative surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed to treat the problems that
the cancer or treatment of cancer has created.
prophylatic surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed to remove tissues
that are not cancerous but can become cancerous.
diagnostic surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed in order to determine if
cancer cells are present
Reconstruction/Restorative surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed
following treatment to restore the patients body function such as breast
reconstruction following a mastectomy.
Pre-operative care ( Correct answers ) Ensure necessary test are
performed such as blood work, EKG and chest x ray and ensure the patient
has remained NPO for the required time frame
Education ( Correct answers ) Patient education regarding the type of
procedure, post- operative, management to include any restrictions, wound
care, signs and symptoms of infection, medication, follow up treatment, and
follow up appointments
Nutrition ( Correct answers ) Ensure the patient has a consult for the
dietitian to assess nutritional and cultural needs
Pain Control ( Correct answers ) Ensure adequate pain control by assessing a
patients' pain level frequently and administering the prescribed medications.
Post-op complications ( Correct answers ) Assess for post operative
complications such as bleeding, infection, respiratory problems such as
acute respiratory distress, pneumonia, and deep vein thrombosis/
pulmonary embolism. Encourage coughing and
,deep breathing using IS, ensure the patient has DVT/PE prophylaxis
ordered either pharmacological or mechanical
internal radiation therapy ( Correct answers ) Radiation treatment in which
the radiation is placed inside the body in a solid or liquid form.
External Radiation therapy ( Correct answers ) Radiation treatment that is
site specific to the area of cancer. The treatment is administered via an
external machine. Ensure treatment targets specific area by marking the
sites.
Assure adequate rest ( Correct answers ) Fatigue is a common side effect of
radiation therapy. Be sure the patient has adequate rest periods by grouping
periods of activities to allow more time for rest.
Skin care ( Correct answers ) perform frequent skin assessment and
implement measures to maintain and manage skin breakdown
Radiation implants ( Correct answers ) Place patient in a private room,
maintain bed rest, never touch implants should they become dislodged,
utilize contact precautions when handling linens and body fluids. Care
providers should NOT be pregnant.
radiation enteritis ( Correct answers ) Common side effect of radiation
therapy. Ensure the patient is consuming a low fat diet and administer
medication to treat nausea and diarrhea.
Emotional support ( Correct answers ) Provide emotional and spiritual
support to the patient and family by providing education.
Alkylating agents (Chemo types) ( Correct answers ) Keeps cells from
duplicating damaged DNA
Antimetabolites (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Interfere with DNA
and RNA growth
Anti-tumor antibiotics (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Change the DNA to
keep it from multiplying
Topoisomerase inhibitors (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Seperates the
strands of DNA to enable them to be copied.
Mitotic Inhibitors (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Stop cells from dividing
Goals of Chemotherapy Include: ( Correct answers ) - Cure: goal is to
destroy cancer
-Control: goal is to shrink or prevent further growth of the tumor
-Palliation: goal is to relieve the symptoms of the cancer, the hope for a
cure or control is dismal
, Chemotherapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) -Ensure the patient
maintains adequate intake. Consult the dietitian to assess nutritional
and cultural needs.
Administer anti emetics as prescribed.
- Pain control
- Assure adequate rest
- Skin care
-Emotional support
-Chemotherapy precautions
- Monitor for side effects and treat accordingly
Immunotherapy/ Targeted Therapy ( Correct answers ) - Boost the
body's immune system to help fight cancer
- Stops or slows cancer cell growth
- Stops the spread of cancer cells
Immunotherapy/ Targeted Therapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) -
Monitor for side effects and treat accordingly
- Practice safe drug handling to avoid harm to patient and self
- Monitor labs and treat
-Monitor vital signs
-provide patient education
-Provide emotional and spiritual support to the patient and family
Hormone Therapy: Goal of Therapy ( Correct answers ) -Control cancers
that are sensitive to hormone production
- Slows the growth of cancer cells
Hormone Therapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) - Monitor for side
effects of therapy
-Provide patient education
-Provide emotional support and spiritual support to patient and family
stem cell transplant: TYPES ( Correct answers ) Autologous transplant:
Cells are harvested from the patient's bone marrow before the start of
chemotherapy and transfused following treatment
Allogenic transplant: Cells are from a donor that closely matches the
patient
stem cell transplant: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) - Monitor patient for
signs and symptoms of rejection
-Administer medication as prescribed
-Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of infection
- emotional/ spiritual support
Principles of Cancer Development (Carcinogenesis and oncogenesis)
( Correct answers
) Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells as a result of exposure to
chemicals,
ONE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Cancer Treatment ( Correct answers ) Cancer treatment is dependent on
the type of cancer and how far the cancer has progressed.
Common problems associated with cancer treatment include infections,
bleeding, pain, malnutrition, fatigue, and psycho social issues.
curative surgery ( Correct answers ) Removal of the cancerous tumor when
confined to a specific body location
palliative surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed to treat the problems that
the cancer or treatment of cancer has created.
prophylatic surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed to remove tissues
that are not cancerous but can become cancerous.
diagnostic surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed in order to determine if
cancer cells are present
Reconstruction/Restorative surgery ( Correct answers ) Is performed
following treatment to restore the patients body function such as breast
reconstruction following a mastectomy.
Pre-operative care ( Correct answers ) Ensure necessary test are
performed such as blood work, EKG and chest x ray and ensure the patient
has remained NPO for the required time frame
Education ( Correct answers ) Patient education regarding the type of
procedure, post- operative, management to include any restrictions, wound
care, signs and symptoms of infection, medication, follow up treatment, and
follow up appointments
Nutrition ( Correct answers ) Ensure the patient has a consult for the
dietitian to assess nutritional and cultural needs
Pain Control ( Correct answers ) Ensure adequate pain control by assessing a
patients' pain level frequently and administering the prescribed medications.
Post-op complications ( Correct answers ) Assess for post operative
complications such as bleeding, infection, respiratory problems such as
acute respiratory distress, pneumonia, and deep vein thrombosis/
pulmonary embolism. Encourage coughing and
,deep breathing using IS, ensure the patient has DVT/PE prophylaxis
ordered either pharmacological or mechanical
internal radiation therapy ( Correct answers ) Radiation treatment in which
the radiation is placed inside the body in a solid or liquid form.
External Radiation therapy ( Correct answers ) Radiation treatment that is
site specific to the area of cancer. The treatment is administered via an
external machine. Ensure treatment targets specific area by marking the
sites.
Assure adequate rest ( Correct answers ) Fatigue is a common side effect of
radiation therapy. Be sure the patient has adequate rest periods by grouping
periods of activities to allow more time for rest.
Skin care ( Correct answers ) perform frequent skin assessment and
implement measures to maintain and manage skin breakdown
Radiation implants ( Correct answers ) Place patient in a private room,
maintain bed rest, never touch implants should they become dislodged,
utilize contact precautions when handling linens and body fluids. Care
providers should NOT be pregnant.
radiation enteritis ( Correct answers ) Common side effect of radiation
therapy. Ensure the patient is consuming a low fat diet and administer
medication to treat nausea and diarrhea.
Emotional support ( Correct answers ) Provide emotional and spiritual
support to the patient and family by providing education.
Alkylating agents (Chemo types) ( Correct answers ) Keeps cells from
duplicating damaged DNA
Antimetabolites (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Interfere with DNA
and RNA growth
Anti-tumor antibiotics (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Change the DNA to
keep it from multiplying
Topoisomerase inhibitors (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Seperates the
strands of DNA to enable them to be copied.
Mitotic Inhibitors (chemo type) ( Correct answers ) Stop cells from dividing
Goals of Chemotherapy Include: ( Correct answers ) - Cure: goal is to
destroy cancer
-Control: goal is to shrink or prevent further growth of the tumor
-Palliation: goal is to relieve the symptoms of the cancer, the hope for a
cure or control is dismal
, Chemotherapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) -Ensure the patient
maintains adequate intake. Consult the dietitian to assess nutritional
and cultural needs.
Administer anti emetics as prescribed.
- Pain control
- Assure adequate rest
- Skin care
-Emotional support
-Chemotherapy precautions
- Monitor for side effects and treat accordingly
Immunotherapy/ Targeted Therapy ( Correct answers ) - Boost the
body's immune system to help fight cancer
- Stops or slows cancer cell growth
- Stops the spread of cancer cells
Immunotherapy/ Targeted Therapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) -
Monitor for side effects and treat accordingly
- Practice safe drug handling to avoid harm to patient and self
- Monitor labs and treat
-Monitor vital signs
-provide patient education
-Provide emotional and spiritual support to the patient and family
Hormone Therapy: Goal of Therapy ( Correct answers ) -Control cancers
that are sensitive to hormone production
- Slows the growth of cancer cells
Hormone Therapy: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) - Monitor for side
effects of therapy
-Provide patient education
-Provide emotional support and spiritual support to patient and family
stem cell transplant: TYPES ( Correct answers ) Autologous transplant:
Cells are harvested from the patient's bone marrow before the start of
chemotherapy and transfused following treatment
Allogenic transplant: Cells are from a donor that closely matches the
patient
stem cell transplant: Nursing Care ( Correct answers ) - Monitor patient for
signs and symptoms of rejection
-Administer medication as prescribed
-Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of infection
- emotional/ spiritual support
Principles of Cancer Development (Carcinogenesis and oncogenesis)
( Correct answers
) Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells as a result of exposure to
chemicals,
