Question 1

Which group is at an increased risk for developing skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) people with naturally dark skin 
B) people who use tanning lamps 
C) people with no family history of skin cancer 
D) people with bleached blond hair 
A) people with naturally dark skin 
B) people who use tanning lamps 
C) people with no family history of skin cancer 
D) people with bleached blond hair

Question 2

Describe the ABCDE test for melanoma.

Accepted Answer

Asymmetry - One half of the mole does no

Question 3

For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When does metastasis occur?

Accepted Answer

A) when a tumor grows and interferes with body functions 
B) when cancerous cells divide rapidly within an organ 
C) when cancer cells break off and invade other body parts 
D) when a nonmalignant cell grows slowly 
A) when a tumor grows and interferes with body functions 
B) when cancerous cells divide rapidly within an organ 
C) when cancer cells break off and invade other body parts 
D) when a nonmalignant cell grows slowly

Question 6

Which statement about ultraviolet radiation is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It's best to avoid outdoor activity in the late afternoon,because the sun's rays are most intense after 3 P.M. 
B) Swimming is a good choice of outdoor activity,because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate water. 
C) Sand reflects ultraviolet radiation,so beach-goers need to wear sunscreen even if they sit under a beach umbrella. 
D) Sunscreen is not needed at high elevations because the atmosphere at high altitude filters out most ultraviolet radiation. 
A) It's best to avoid outdoor activity in the late afternoon,because the sun's rays are most intense after 3 P.M. 
B) Swimming is a good choice of outdoor activity,because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate water. 
C) Sand reflects ultraviolet radiation,so beach-goers need to wear sunscreen even if they sit under a beach umbrella. 
D) Sunscreen is not needed at high elevations because the atmosphere at high altitude filters out most ultraviolet radiation.

Question 7

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

Accepted Answer

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth

Question 8

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A diet that is high in which food may increase risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) cruciferous vegetables 
B) dairy foods 
C) tomatoes 
D) soy 
A) cruciferous vegetables 
B) dairy foods 
C) tomatoes 
D) soy

Question 10

How often should men perform a testicular self-exam?

Accepted Answer

A) weekly 
B) monthly 
C) annually 
D) every 3 years 
A) weekly 
B) monthly 
C) annually 
D) every 3 years

Question 11

Pancreatic cancer is usually not detected until it has reached an advanced stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

Accepted Answer

Three general dietary strategies for can

Question 13

Excess alcohol use is a risk factor for several types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What stage would a cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs be classified as?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage I 
B) Stage II 
C) Stage III 
D) Stage IV 
A) Stage I 
B) Stage II 
C) Stage III 
D) Stage IV

Question 15

What is the most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35?

Accepted Answer

A) lung cancer 
B) prostate cancer 
C) colon cancer 
D) testicular cancer 
A) lung cancer 
B) prostate cancer 
C) colon cancer 
D) testicular cancer

Question 16

Describe three treatments for cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Surgery: This involves removing the c

Question 17

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Wear protective clothing: Pete should

Question 18

If not detected early,basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A) diameter greater than one-quarter inch 
B) symmetrical shape 
C) solid dark color 
D) smooth border 
A) diameter greater than one-quarter inch 
B) symmetrical shape 
C) solid dark color 
D) smooth border

Question 20

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

Which group is at an increased risk for developing skin cancer?

Describe the ABCDE test for melanoma.

For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.

The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.

When does metastasis occur?

Which statement about ultraviolet radiation is true?

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

A diet that is high in which food may increase risk of prostate cancer?

How often should men perform a testicular self-exam?

Pancreatic cancer is usually not detected until it has reached an advanced stage.

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

Excess alcohol use is a risk factor for several types of cancer.

What stage would a cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs be classified as?

What is the most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35?

Describe three treatments for cancer.

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

If not detected early,basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

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

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Flexibility and Low-Back Health

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Exam 12: Cancer

Which group is at an increased risk for developing skin cancer?

Describe the ABCDE test for melanoma.

For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.

The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.

When does metastasis occur?

Which statement about ultraviolet radiation is true?

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

A diet that is high in which food may increase risk of prostate cancer?

How often should men perform a testicular self-exam?

Pancreatic cancer is usually not detected until it has reached an advanced stage.

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

Excess alcohol use is a risk factor for several types of cancer.

What stage would a cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs be classified as?

What is the most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35?

Describe three treatments for cancer.

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

If not detected early,basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

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

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