Question 1

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrosamines 
B) anticarcinogens 
C) phytochemicals 
D) free radicals 
A) nitrosamines 
B) anticarcinogens 
C) phytochemicals 
D) free radicals

Question 3

Which is a signal of colon and rectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) high fever 
B) headaches 
C) cramping 
D) rectal bleeding 
A) high fever 
B) headaches 
C) cramping 
D) rectal bleeding

Question 4

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower her risk.In addition,describe at least two tests or exams that she should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Accepted Answer

Three lifestyle strategies that may help

Question 5

Which is the most common cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Discuss the test/procedures for cancer detection in the following sites: breast,colon,prostate,cervix,ovary and uterus,and lung.

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer detection typically involv

Question 7

Which 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 only dangerous 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 only dangerous in people with a family history of cancer. 
D) It is a risk factor for prostate cancer.

Question 8

Which statement about ultraviolet B (UVB)radiation is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes sunburn. 
B) It is the primary type of radiation emitted from tanning beds. 
C) It is not linked to skin cancer. 
D) It has a longer wavelength than UVA radiation. 
A) It causes sunburn. 
B) It is the primary type of radiation emitted from tanning beds. 
C) It is not linked to skin cancer. 
D) It has a longer wavelength than UVA radiation.

Question 9

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 years 
B) 35 years 
C) 45 years 
D) 55 years 
A) 25 years 
B) 35 years 
C) 45 years 
D) 55 years

Question 10

A diet high in which foods is associated with increased risk of oral cancers?

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) fat 
C) alcohol 
D) fruits and vegetables 
A) fiber 
B) fat 
C) alcohol 
D) fruits and vegetables

Question 11

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 bi-monthly. 
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 bi-monthly. 
C) It is recommended only for men who are sexually active. 
D) It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion.

Question 12

Which is a risk factor for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of alcohol use 
B) early motherhood 
C) obesity 
D) late onset of menstruation 
A) lack of alcohol use 
B) early motherhood 
C) obesity 
D) late onset of menstruation

Question 13

Which 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 14

Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

A) lung 
B) breast 
C) colorectal 
D) skin 
A) lung 
B) breast 
C) colorectal 
D) skin

Question 15

Which infection puts women at risk for cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) pneumonia 
B) hepatitis 
C) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D) streptococcus 
A) pneumonia 
B) hepatitis 
C) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D) streptococcus

Question 16

Which best describes leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A) a benign disease of the lymph system 
B) a malignant disease of the white blood cells 
C) a non-melanoma skin cancer 
D) a benign disorder of glucose metabolism 
A) a benign disease of the lymph system 
B) a malignant disease of the white blood cells 
C) a non-melanoma skin cancer 
D) a benign disorder of glucose metabolism

Question 17

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the primary cause of skin cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which risk factor is associated with prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) an active lifestyle 
B) a diet rich in vegetable fiber 
C) a diet low in calories 
D) a history of sexually transmitted infections 
A) an active lifestyle 
B) a diet rich in vegetable fiber 
C) a diet low in calories 
D) a history of sexually transmitted infections

Question 19

Which of the following risk factors is most clearly linked with skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) eating a high-fat diet 
B) smoking cigarettes 
C) exposing skin to ultraviolet radiation 
D) drinking alcoholic beverages 
A) eating a high-fat diet 
B) smoking cigarettes 
C) exposing skin to ultraviolet radiation 
D) drinking alcoholic beverages

Question 20

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

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases?

Which is a signal of colon and rectal cancer?

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower her risk.In addition,describe at least two tests or exams that she should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Which is the most common cancer in men?

Discuss the test/procedures for cancer detection in the following sites: breast,colon,prostate,cervix,ovary and uterus,and lung.

Which is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

Which statement about ultraviolet B (UVB)radiation is true?

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over what age?

A diet high in which foods is associated with increased risk of oral cancers?

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Which is a risk factor for breast cancer?

Which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

Which infection puts women at risk for cervical cancer?

Which best describes leukemia?

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the primary cause of skin cancers.

Which risk factor is associated with prostate cancer?

Which of the following risk factors is most clearly linked with skin cancer?

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

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Exam 12: Cancer

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases?

Which is a signal of colon and rectal cancer?

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower her risk.In addition,describe at least two tests or exams that she should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Which is the most common cancer in men?

Discuss the test/procedures for cancer detection in the following sites: breast,colon,prostate,cervix,ovary and uterus,and lung.

Which is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

Which statement about ultraviolet B (UVB)radiation is true?

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over what age?

A diet high in which foods is associated with increased risk of oral cancers?

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Which is a risk factor for breast cancer?

Which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

Which infection puts women at risk for cervical cancer?

Which best describes leukemia?

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the primary cause of skin cancers.

Which risk factor is associated with prostate cancer?

Which of the following risk factors is most clearly linked with skin cancer?

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

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