Patient Education and Survivorship Flashcards

Sexual health concerns in cancer survivors should be addressed using which approach?

Answer: PLISSIT model (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy)

The PLISSIT model provides a structured framework for progressively addressing sexual health concerns in cancer survivors within nursing practice.

A breast cancer survivor asks if she can use herbal supplements during follow-up care. The nurse's best response is:

Answer: Always discuss supplements with your oncologist because some can interact with cancer treatments

Many herbal supplements interact with hormonal therapies or have estrogenic activity; oncologist review before use is essential in breast cancer survivors.

Which psychological condition is most common in cancer survivors and requires routine screening?

Answer: Depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety affect up to 40% of cancer survivors and should be routinely screened using validated tools such as the PHQ-9 and GAD-7.

A survivor who completed treatment 2 years ago reports fear of recurrence at every follow-up visit. The nurse should:

Answer: Acknowledge the fear, assess its impact on functioning, and refer to psychosocial support if needed

Fear of recurrence is a normal and prevalent survivorship issue; validating the experience and connecting the patient with psychosocial resources is the standard approach.

Return to work after cancer treatment is supported by which nursing intervention?

Answer: Connecting the patient with occupational therapy and informing them of ADA workplace accommodations

Nurses help survivors return to work by facilitating occupational therapy referrals and educating about ADA rights to reasonable workplace accommodations.

The 'teachback' method in patient education is best described as:

Answer: Asking the patient to explain the information back in their own words to confirm understanding

Teach-back is an evidence-based health literacy technique where the nurse asks the patient to restate information to verify comprehension before discharge.