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Patient Care in Radiation Therapy

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Integrated cancer management involve what kind of approach to patient care?   show
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show Referrals, oncology conference (tumor boards), weekly chart rounds, pt/family support services, comprehensive cancer centers  
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show -radiation oncology -surgery oncology -medical oncology  
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show ...  
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Health Science Profession and How It Relates to Oncology: Surgery.   show
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What are the 5 main responsibilities of a radiation therapist?   show
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What are our responsibilities as healthcare providers?   show
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What is the health-illness continuum composed of?   show
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Movement to the left of the arrows is pointing towards what?   show
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show decreasing  
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Movement to the right of the arrows is pointing towards what?   show
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Movement to the right of the arrows equates an _____________________ in level of health and well being.   show
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When is the health-illness continuum most effective?   show
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show -inappropriate moving techniques -actions that express not wanting to be there -facial expressions/body language  
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show -hearing -vision -speech  
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show -mentally ill - down's syndrome -patient w/ brain mets -autistic -claustrophobic -literacy  
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Altered state of consciousness is known as ______________.   show
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What are some emotional/psychological factors of challenging patient communication?   show
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show -pain/suffering -disability -disorientation -deterioration  
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show elderly  
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What could cause the patient to be listening to what you are saying but not hearing/comprehending?   show
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show because they are not familiar with the terms and this could cause them to worry if something new is wrong  
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3 things to be done for gender identification.   show
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show -trans-esophageal puncture (TEP) -esophageal speech -laryngeal electrical devices  
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show 1. establish good communication 2. reduce your distance 3. listen to and hear what they tell you 4. don't force them to talk 5. respond to what they tell you 6. use therapeutic silence 7. be mindful and observant 8. watch body language  
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show ...  
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Model of care that acknowledges the impact of trauma on people's well-being and aims to avoid re-traumatization.   show
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show -safety -trustworthiness -support -empowerment  
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show overworked and underpaid with no outlet  
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show -self-awareness -self-regulation -motivation -social skills  
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show -teamwork -assertiveness -inter-professional collaborative practices  
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Aspects of death   show
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show physical (pain, suffering, disability, disorientation)  
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show Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance  
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show -get help -not neglect personal needs -take care of practical considerations  
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Who normally leads the support organizations/cancer groups?   show
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show -I Can Cope - Reach to Recovery -Look Good, Feel Good  
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show ...  
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To be considered for hospice, the patient must be considered __________________.   show
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In hospice, the doctor and family must agree that any further treatment must be considered ________________.   show
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IV treatment is done to prevent what?   show
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Hospice treatment is directed at what 2 things?   show
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs   show
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show 10%  
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show air, water, food, shelter, clothing, reproduction  
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show personal security, employment, resources, health, property  
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show friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection  
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Esteem   show
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Self-actualization   show
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Emotional response for children.   show
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Emotional response for teens-40s.   show
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Emotional response for elderly.   show
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Who copes better, male or females?   show
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show True  
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show the cancer itself or the treatments  
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show sore throat  
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show severe  
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show ...  
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show ...  
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show attitude  
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Name a socioeconomic factor.   show
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Aspects of explaining the procedure.   show
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show -side effects -misconceptions about radiation therapy -abandonment -scheduling -transportation -financial issues  
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show -informing -supporting -family system concepts -conflict resolution  
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show -beliefs, attitude, and prejudices -self image -emotions -patient/colleague rapport  
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