Question 1

Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

African American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer compared with other populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

About 15% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. What does this rating mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  She can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned. 
B)  She can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she had not used it. 
C)  She is protected against the full range of ultraviolet radiation. 
D)  Her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation. 
A)  She can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned. 
B)  She can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she had not used it. 
C)  She is protected against the full range of ultraviolet radiation. 
D)  Her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation.

Question 5

Explain cancer treatment procedures such as surgery and chemotherapy, along with the advantages, benefits, limitations, and dangers of each.

Accepted Answer

Cancer treatment procedures such as surg

Question 6

Which statement about pancreatic cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being Asian American is a risk factor. 
B)  The cure involves radiation therapy. 
C)  Being female is a risk factor. 
D)  There is no cure. 
A)  Being Asian American is a risk factor. 
B)  The cure involves radiation therapy. 
C)  Being female is a risk factor. 
D)  There is no cure.

Question 7

Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement about ovarian cancer and uterine cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovarian is rare compared to uterine, but causes more deaths. 
B)  Uterine is rare compared to ovarian, but causes more deaths. 
C)  Ovarian is both more common and more deadly than uterine. 
D)  Uterine is both more common and more deadly than ovarian. 
A)  Ovarian is rare compared to uterine, but causes more deaths. 
B)  Uterine is rare compared to ovarian, but causes more deaths. 
C)  Ovarian is both more common and more deadly than uterine. 
D)  Uterine is both more common and more deadly than ovarian.

Question 9

Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the name for substances that cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutagens 
B)  oncogenes 
C)  initiators 
D)  carcinogens 
A)  mutagens 
B)  oncogenes 
C)  initiators 
D)  carcinogens

Question 11

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss methods for detecting cancer, including screening procedures recommended for individuals in at-risk age, gender, or other demographic categories.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods for detecting

Question 13

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulforaphane 
B)  nitrates 
C)  sodium chloride 
D)  glucose 
A)  sulforaphane 
B)  nitrates 
C)  sodium chloride 
D)  glucose

Question 14

Where can melanoma occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  only on the face or neck 
B)  only near moles 
C)  only on areas that have been sunburned 
D)  anywhere on the body 
A)  only on the face or neck 
B)  only near moles 
C)  only on areas that have been sunburned 
D)  anywhere on the body

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a harmless substance. 
B)  It is a risk factor for lung cancer. 
C)  It is dangerous only in people with a family history of cancer. 
D)  It is a risk factor for prostate cancer. 
A)  It is a harmless substance. 
B)  It is a risk factor for lung cancer. 
C)  It is dangerous only in people with a family history of cancer. 
D)  It is a risk factor for prostate cancer.

Question 16

What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma 
B)  basal cell carcinoma 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  squamous cell carcinoma 
A)  melanoma 
B)  basal cell carcinoma 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  squamous cell carcinoma

Question 17

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is best performed before a shower or bath. 
B)  It should be done bimonthly. 
C)  It is recommended only for men who are sexually active. 
D)  It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion. 
A)  It is best performed before a shower or bath. 
B)  It should be done bimonthly. 
C)  It is recommended only for men who are sexually active. 
D)  It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion.

Question 18

Socioeconomically disadvantaged people are more likely to engage in activities associated with cancer risk-for example, smoking and eating unhealthful foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) are

Accepted Answer

A)  machines for conducting breast cancer examinations. 
B)  drugs for preventing and treating breast cancer. 
C)  machines for conducting cervical cancer examinations. 
D)  drugs for preventing and treating cervical cancer. 
A)  machines for conducting breast cancer examinations. 
B)  drugs for preventing and treating breast cancer. 
C)  machines for conducting cervical cancer examinations. 
D)  drugs for preventing and treating cervical cancer.

Question 20

Which statement about detecting the early signs of cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually not apparent. 
B)  Pain is a reliable guide to early detection. 
C)  As with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually quite apparent. 
D)  Difficulty breathing is a reliable guide to early detection. 
A)  Unlike with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually not apparent. 
B)  Pain is a reliable guide to early detection. 
C)  As with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually quite apparent. 
D)  Difficulty breathing is a reliable guide to early detection.

Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.

African American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer compared with other populations.

About 15% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. What does this rating mean?

Explain cancer treatment procedures such as surgery and chemotherapy, along with the advantages, benefits, limitations, and dangers of each.

Which statement about pancreatic cancer is true?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Which statement about ovarian cancer and uterine cancer is true?

Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

What is the name for substances that cause cancer?

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Discuss methods for detecting cancer, including screening procedures recommended for individuals in at-risk age, gender, or other demographic categories.

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

Where can melanoma occur?

Which of the following statements is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Socioeconomically disadvantaged people are more likely to engage in activities associated with cancer risk-for example, smoking and eating unhealthful foods.

Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) are

Which statement about detecting the early signs of cancer is true?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

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Exam 12: Cancer

Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.

African American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer compared with other populations.

About 15% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. What does this rating mean?

Explain cancer treatment procedures such as surgery and chemotherapy, along with the advantages, benefits, limitations, and dangers of each.

Which statement about pancreatic cancer is true?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Which statement about ovarian cancer and uterine cancer is true?

Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

What is the name for substances that cause cancer?

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Discuss methods for detecting cancer, including screening procedures recommended for individuals in at-risk age, gender, or other demographic categories.

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

Where can melanoma occur?

Which of the following statements is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Socioeconomically disadvantaged people are more likely to engage in activities associated with cancer risk-for example, smoking and eating unhealthful foods.

Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) are

Which statement about detecting the early signs of cancer is true?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters