Cancer Support Care Quiz

Oncology rehabilitation plays a role in assisting refractory cancer patient by maximizing patient comfort and reduce caregiver burden. Under Dietz classification, it is known as

• palliative rehabilitation.

• preventive rehabilitation.

• restorative rehabilitation.

• supportive rehabilitation.

Madam W had an amputation due to her cancer metastasis and needs restorative rehabilitation. Restorative Stage of Dietz Cancer Rehabilitation Stages (1981) is designed to

• reduce the impact and severity of the expected disabilities.

• assist patients with symptom control and to prevent complications.

• return the patient to premorbid status without any significant handicap.

• provide support to patients through progressive disease to remain as functional as possible.

A patient with a neurogenic bowel may present with these symptoms, except

• increase rectal tone.

• minimum anorectal sensation.

• arose negative anal and bulbo-anal reflex.

• inability to increase intra-abdominal pressure.

One of the conditions under the neurogenic bladder is flaccid bladder. The following statement is related to flaccid bladder, except it

• is called a hypotonic bladder.

• can cause the dripping of the urine.

• is because of not enough urine volume.

• occurs when the pressure inside the bladder is low.

A pediatric patient with a brain tumor admitted for rehabilitation assessments. Which of the following should be included in the rehabilitation assessment?

• Stress test.

• Gait Analysis.

• Nutrition screening.

• Psychology assessment.

The specific role of the physiotherapist in oncology care is to

• relief pain and improve their quality of life.

• improve patient ability to carry out activity of daily living.

• promote, improve and maintain mobility, health and well-being of patients.

• promote physical, cognitive functioning and modifying personal and environmental factors.

Cardiorespiratory condition that can be treated by physiotherapist for oncology patient is

• chest pain.

• unstable angina.

• pleural effusions.

• coronary heart disease.

In physiotherapy, passive movement is indicated for bedridden patient to

• strengthen the muscle.

• increase range of motion.

• reduce risk of paralysis of the limb.

• help patient move the limbs by themselves.

Madam Y developed lymphedema after modified radical mastectomy.

Madam Y developed lymphedema after modified radical mastectomy and was referred to as a physiotherapist for management of lymphedema through

• vigorous massage.

• manual and single lymphatic drainage.

• applying ointment on the affected arm.

• applying single layer compression bandaging.