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CNA 2023

Chapter 34 Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

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A tumor that does not spread to other body parts is: benign
A person has a malignant tumor. The person has: cancer.
A malignant tumor: invades nearby tissues.
Metastasis is: The spread of cancer to other body parts.
Stomatitis is inflammation of the: Mouth
A tumor is: A new growth of abnormal cells.
A person has cancer. Metastasis occurs when: cancer cells break off of the tumor and travel to other body parts.
A person has cancer. You know that the person has: a malignant tumor.
Cancer occurs in: all age-groups.
Which factor increases the likelihood of cancer? A family history of certain types of cancer
A person has cancer. Surgery is done to: remove the cancer
Radiation therapy can be used to treat cancer. Which statement is correct? S-ray beams are aimed at the tumor
Which Is a side effect or radiation therapy? Skin breakdown at the radiation site
Chemotherapy can be used to treat cancer. which statement is correct? The person is a risk for bleeding and infection.
Persons receiving chemotherapy are at risk for which of the following? Stomatitis
Besides drugs, hormone therapy also involves: surgically removing organs or glands that produce certain hormones
A resident has cancer. You find him crying in his room. What should you do? use touch and listening to communicate that you care
A resident is dying of cancer. Which program might be helpful to the person and the person's family? Hospice
Graves' diseases is a form of: hyperthyroidism
A person with Graves' disease may show which of the following signs and symptoms? Bulging of the eyeballs
HIV is spread by: blood, semen, vaginal excretions and breast milk.
HIV can be spread in which of the following ways? Breastfeeding
HIV causes: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
A person infected with HIV may be symptom-free: more than 10 years
A person infected with HIV is symptom-free. Which is correct? The person is a carrier and can infect others.
Person's with AIDS develop other diseases because: their immune systems are damaged.
To protect yourself and others from HIV, you must follow Standard Precautions ad the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: at all times.
Signs and symptoms of AIDS include which of the following? Loss of appetite, weight loss, night sweats, and diarrhea
Older persons are at risk for HIV/AIDS. Which statement is correct? Aging and other diseases can mask the signs and symptoms
Care of a person with AIDS involves which of the following? I&O and daily weight measurements
Shingles is causes by the same virus that causes chicken pox True
Hormone replacement therapy for women is menopause may increase the risk of breast cancer. True
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