Question 1

There is currently debate among health care experts regarding the appropriate schedule for mammograms for women under age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Breast self-examinations are a good way for a woman to become familiar with her breast tissue to be better able to recognize any changes or abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Men under the age of 50 have a higher risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A neoplasmic mass that grows more rapidly than surrounding tissue is a

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  carcinoma. 
A)  tumor. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  carcinoma.

Question 5

Permanent loss of fertility is a possible side effect of chemotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cancers are caused by two types of risk factors, those related to heredity and those that result from a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  environment. 
B)  location. 
C)  family history. 
D)  psychological status. 
A)  environment. 
B)  location. 
C)  family history. 
D)  psychological status.

Question 7

Some researchers suggest that tanning can become an addiction due to the "high" experienced from increased endorphin production when exposed to high levels of ultraviolet light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the ABCD warning signs of melanoma.

Accepted Answer

A = Asymmetry; one half of the mole does

Question 9

Testicular tumors first become apparent due to pain in the testes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Relative risk is a measure of the strength of the relationship between risk factors and a specific form of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a tumor is cancerous, it is referred to as "benign."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Bill is diagnosed with colon cancer. The prognosis for this type of cancer is good if caught early because

Accepted Answer

A)  treatments are so advanced. 
B)  the disease tends to progress slowly. 
C)  it can be cured with dietary changes. 
D)  treatments have few side effects. 
A)  treatments are so advanced. 
B)  the disease tends to progress slowly. 
C)  it can be cured with dietary changes. 
D)  treatments have few side effects.

Question 13

The best time to perform a testicular self-examination is

Accepted Answer

A)  upon waking in the morning. 
B)  just before bedtime. 
C)  after strenuous exercise. 
D)  after a hot bath or shower. 
A)  upon waking in the morning. 
B)  just before bedtime. 
C)  after strenuous exercise. 
D)  after a hot bath or shower.

Question 14

Increased risk for colon and rectal cancers is linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of ulcers. 
B)  high consumption of red and processed meats. 
C)  high consumption of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  too much calcium in the diet. 
A)  a history of ulcers. 
B)  high consumption of red and processed meats. 
C)  high consumption of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  too much calcium in the diet.

Question 15

Pap tests are useful in diagnosing ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hodgkin's disease is classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinoma. 
B)  lymphoma. 
C)  melanoma. 
D)  sarcoma. 
A)  carcinoma. 
B)  lymphoma. 
C)  melanoma. 
D)  sarcoma.

Question 17

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. 
B)  solid tumor development. 
C)  replication of genetic material. 
D)  predictable spreading of normal and abnormal cells. 
A)  uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. 
B)  solid tumor development. 
C)  replication of genetic material. 
D)  predictable spreading of normal and abnormal cells.

Question 18

Which of the following may increase the risk of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having more than 3 children 
B)  Being physically active 
C)  Being obese 
D)  Having the first child before age 20 
A)  Having more than 3 children 
B)  Being physically active 
C)  Being obese 
D)  Having the first child before age 20

Question 19

HPV and herpes increase the risk of which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Cervical cancer 
D)  Uterine cancer 
A)  Breast cancer 
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Cervical cancer 
D)  Uterine cancer

Question 20

The warning sign of skin cancer in which a mole or lesion has an irregular shape is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  asymmetry. 
B)  symmetry. 
C)  discoloration. 
D)  scaliness. 
A)  asymmetry. 
B)  symmetry. 
C)  discoloration. 
D)  scaliness.

Exam 21: Reducing Your Cancer Risk

There is currently debate among health care experts regarding the appropriate schedule for mammograms for women under age 50.

Breast self-examinations are a good way for a woman to become familiar with her breast tissue to be better able to recognize any changes or abnormalities.

Men under the age of 50 have a higher risk of colon cancer.

A neoplasmic mass that grows more rapidly than surrounding tissue is a

Permanent loss of fertility is a possible side effect of chemotherapy.

Cancers are caused by two types of risk factors, those related to heredity and those that result from a person's

Some researchers suggest that tanning can become an addiction due to the "high" experienced from increased endorphin production when exposed to high levels of ultraviolet light.

Explain the ABCD warning signs of melanoma.

Testicular tumors first become apparent due to pain in the testes.

Relative risk is a measure of the strength of the relationship between risk factors and a specific form of cancer.

If a tumor is cancerous, it is referred to as "benign."

Bill is diagnosed with colon cancer. The prognosis for this type of cancer is good if caught early because

The best time to perform a testicular self-examination is

Increased risk for colon and rectal cancers is linked to

Pap tests are useful in diagnosing ovarian cancer.

Hodgkin's disease is classified as a

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

Which of the following may increase the risk of breast cancer?

HPV and herpes increase the risk of which type of cancer?

The warning sign of skin cancer in which a mole or lesion has an irregular shape is known as

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