Question 1

How is cervical cancer treated today with early detection?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive surgery and radiation therapy 
B)  cryosurgery and radiation therapy 
C)  aggressive surgery and laser treatment 
D)  cryosurgery and laser treatment 
A)  aggressive surgery and radiation therapy 
B)  cryosurgery and radiation therapy 
C)  aggressive surgery and laser treatment 
D)  cryosurgery and laser treatment D

Question 2

HPV infection can occur during sex even if condoms and diaphragms are used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Why is it important that lesbians undergo regular HPV screening?

Accepted Answer

Lesbians can contract HPV from partners who previously experienced sex with men, from shared sex toys and digital-vaginal contact, and through skin contact. They also may be at increased cervical cancer risk because of high prevalence of smoking and rates of obesity.

Question 4

Cervical cancer incidence is highest in what racial/ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic 
B)  American Indian/Alaskan 
C)  Asian/Pacific Islander 
D)  non-Hispanic white 
A)  Hispanic 
B)  American Indian/Alaskan 
C)  Asian/Pacific Islander 
D)  non-Hispanic white

Question 5

According to the current American Cancer Society Pap smear screening recommendations, if a girl had sexual intercourse for the first time at age 15, at what age should she have her first test?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  25 
A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  25

Question 6

Most HPV types are classified as low risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In women infected with HIV, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of HPV infections and cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the median age of cervical cancer diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  32 
C)  48 
D)  52 
A)  26 
B)  32 
C)  48 
D)  52

Question 9

Why did Foltz and Kelsey in 1978 argue against the 30-year practice of annual Pap smears for all women age 20 and older?

Accepted Answer

Foltz and Kelsey argued that statistical

Question 10

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices encourages initial HPV vaccination among girls as young as _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11

Question 11

The majority of cervical cancers have a long preinvasive phase and rarely progress to invasive cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Current HPV vaccination guidelines require how many doses for full protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 13

Why might tubal ligation result in a reduced risk of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

It has been suggested that cer

Question 14

According to the American College Obstetricians & Gynecologists Pap smear screening recommendations, if a 33-year-old woman is tested, at what age should she be tested again?

Accepted Answer

A)  34 
B)  36 
C)  38 
D)  40 
A)  34 
B)  36 
C)  38 
D)  40

Question 15

Evidence indicates that smoking cessation can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Cervical Cancer

How is cervical cancer treated today with early detection?

HPV infection can occur during sex even if condoms and diaphragms are used.

Why is it important that lesbians undergo regular HPV screening?

Cervical cancer incidence is highest in what racial/ethnic group?

According to the current American Cancer Society Pap smear screening recommendations, if a girl had sexual intercourse for the first time at age 15, at what age should she have her first test?

Most HPV types are classified as low risk.

In women infected with HIV, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of HPV infections and cervical cancer.

What is the median age of cervical cancer diagnosis?

Why did Foltz and Kelsey in 1978 argue against the 30-year practice of annual Pap smears for all women age 20 and older?

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices encourages initial HPV vaccination among girls as young as _____ years.

The majority of cervical cancers have a long preinvasive phase and rarely progress to invasive cancer.

Current HPV vaccination guidelines require how many doses for full protection?

Why might tubal ligation result in a reduced risk of cervical cancer?

According to the American College Obstetricians & Gynecologists Pap smear screening recommendations, if a 33-year-old woman is tested, at what age should she be tested again?

Evidence indicates that smoking cessation can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

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