Chemotherapy drugs cannot tell the difference between of normal cells and cancer
cells. This means normal cells are damaged and this results in side effects, This damage
does not stop in the patient who receiving treatment but also extends to all e
mployees in
the health care sitting. Nurses are the main groups that are exposed to these drugs in
hospital setting Generally, the occupational activities that pose to greatest risk of exposure
are the preparation ,Transporting cytotoxic drugs, administration of antineoplastic agents,
cleaning of chemotherapy spills, and handling of waste. Nurses require specialized
knowledge and skills in order to ensure safety for both patients life and for their own safety
of the jobs. Because of available a lot of chemotherapy guidelines we Must assess
knowledge and skills nursing staff and assess the extent of their commitment to these
guidelines.
Objective: The objectives of this study were to assessment of knowledge and skill
of oncology nurses in chemotherapy administration.
