Author Question: What type of infusion device has a reservoir that is implanted within a subcutaneous pocket? a. ... (Read 12 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What type of infusion device has a reservoir that is implanted within a subcutaneous pocket?

a. Intraperitoneal catheter
b. Hickman catheter
c. Groshong catheter
d. Subcutaneous infusion port

Question 2

What factors help determine how the tumor cells respond to chemotherapy?

a. Type of tumor
b. Sex of the patient (male vs. female)
c. Age of patient
d. Type of tumor debulking

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A venous access device is implanted subcutaneously for continuous or intermittent injections. A tunnel is created from the point at which the catheter enters the vessel, cavity, or space to a subcutaneous pocket. The pocket is made wherever necessary to stabilize the port.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Factors that determine the ability of tumor cells to respond to chemotherapy include size, location of the tumor, type of tumor, whether lymph nodes are involved, condition of the patient, combinations of adjuvant therapy, biochemical requirements of the tumor, and life cycle of the cancer cells and whether it is curative.