NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II

MDC 2 Exam 1

1. Name type of imaging, endoscopy & biopsy for complete blood count labs

-       CT scans

-       Bronchoscopy

-       Breast biopsy

2. Blood protein testing (imaging, endoscopy, biopsy)

-       MRI

-       Colonoscopy

-       bone marrow biopsy

3. tumor marker test (imaging, endoscopy, biopsy)

-       x-rays

-       cystoscopy

-       organ/tissue-specific

4. circulating tumor cell tests

-       nuclear medicine scans & laparoscopy

5. Curative surgery

-       Removal of the cancerous tumor when confined to a specific body location.

Often used in conjunction with other treatments such as radiation and/or chemotherapy

6. palliative surgery

-       performed to treat the problems that the cancer or treatment of cancer has created

7. prophylactic surgery

-       To remove tissues that are not cancerous but can become cancerous

8. diagnostic surgery

-       performed to determine if cancer cells are present

9. reconstruction/restorative surgery

-       performed following treatment to restore the patient's body function such as breast reconstruction following a mastectomy

10. Pre-operative care (nursing care)

-       ensure necessary tests are performed such as blood work, EKG and chest x-ray and ensure patient has remained NPO (nothing by mouth) for the required time frame

11. Education (nursing care)

-       patient ed. regarding the type of procedure, post-operative management to include any restrictions, wound care, S&S of infection, medication, follow-up treatment, and follow up appointments

12. Nutrition (nursing care)

-       ensure pt has consult for the dietitian to assess nutritional and cultural needs

13. Pain control (nursing care)

-       ensure adequate pain control by assessing a pt's level of pain frequently and administering the prescribed medications

14. Internal radiation therapy

-       radiation treatment in which the radiation is placed inside the body in a solid or liquid form