Question 1

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is a

Accepted Answer

A) diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser. 
B) symmetrical shape. 
C) clearly defined,smooth border. 
D) solid brown color. 
A) diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser. 
B) symmetrical shape. 
C) clearly defined,smooth border. 
D) solid brown color.

Question 3

Carcinogens are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) substances within the body that can cause mutations. 
B) substances that increase the growth rate of cells. 
C) environmental mutagens that cause cancer. 
D) tumors that invade surrounding tissues. 
A) substances within the body that can cause mutations. 
B) substances that increase the growth rate of cells. 
C) environmental mutagens that cause cancer. 
D) tumors that invade surrounding tissues.

Question 4

The American Cancer Society recommends beginning annual mammograms to detect breast cancer for women at age

Accepted Answer

A) 35. 
B) 40. 
C) 45. 
D) 50. 
A) 35. 
B) 40. 
C) 45. 
D) 50.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding bladder cancer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Bladder cancer is four times more common in women than it is in men. 
B) Bladder cancer is linked to tobacco use. 
C) Risk factors include occupational exposure to chemicals used in the dye,rubber,and leather industries. 
D) The first signs of cancer are increased frequency of urination and/or blood in the urine. 
A) Bladder cancer is four times more common in women than it is in men. 
B) Bladder cancer is linked to tobacco use. 
C) Risk factors include occupational exposure to chemicals used in the dye,rubber,and leather industries. 
D) The first signs of cancer are increased frequency of urination and/or blood in the urine.

Question 6

All of the following groups are at increased risk of testicular cancer EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) white males. 
B) circumcised males. 
C) men with undescended testicles. 
D) men with a family history of testicular cancer. 
A) white males. 
B) circumcised males. 
C) men with undescended testicles. 
D) men with a family history of testicular cancer.

Question 7

After what age should a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy be a standard regular screening test?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 65 
A) 20 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 65

Question 8

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

Accepted Answer

A) ultrasound of the bladder and urethra. 
B) surgery. 
C) a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A) blood test. 
D) a CAT scan. 
A) ultrasound of the bladder and urethra. 
B) surgery. 
C) a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A) blood test. 
D) a CAT scan.

Question 9

The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ovarian cancers

Accepted Answer

A) are relatively rare but have a high death rate. 
B) are detectable with Pap tests. 
C) decrease in incidence with age. 
D) are usually found at an early stage. 
A) are relatively rare but have a high death rate. 
B) are detectable with Pap tests. 
C) decrease in incidence with age. 
D) are usually found at an early stage.

Question 11

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jen is wearing sunscreen with an SPF rating of 25.This means

Accepted Answer

A) Jen can stay in the sun 25 times longer,on average,without burning than if she hadn't applied sunscreen. 
B) Jen can stay in the sun for 25 minutes without absorbing damage from ultraviolet radiation. 
C) Jen's sunscreen has about one-fourth the UV radiation-blocking power of a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 100. 
D) Jen should be wearing clothing with a high UPF rating to make up for the relative weakness of the sunscreen. 
A) Jen can stay in the sun 25 times longer,on average,without burning than if she hadn't applied sunscreen. 
B) Jen can stay in the sun for 25 minutes without absorbing damage from ultraviolet radiation. 
C) Jen's sunscreen has about one-fourth the UV radiation-blocking power of a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 100. 
D) Jen should be wearing clothing with a high UPF rating to make up for the relative weakness of the sunscreen.

Question 13

When a patient who has been previously diagnosed with cancer no longer has symptoms or other evidence of that cancer,the patient is said to

Accepted Answer

A) have metastasis. 
B) be in remission. 
C) be in an immune state. 
D) have a benign tumor. 
A) have metastasis. 
B) be in remission. 
C) be in an immune state. 
D) have a benign tumor.

Question 14

There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Accepted Answer

A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias. 
A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias.

Question 16

Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system,

Accepted Answer

A) it becomes easier to stop their spread to other organs. 
B) they can form secondary tumors elsewhere. 
C) they are known as benign tumors. 
D) the probability of a cure increases. 
A) it becomes easier to stop their spread to other organs. 
B) they can form secondary tumors elsewhere. 
C) they are known as benign tumors. 
D) the probability of a cure increases.

Question 20

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Cancer

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

One characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is a

Carcinogens are best described as

The American Cancer Society recommends beginning annual mammograms to detect breast cancer for women at age

Which of the following statements regarding bladder cancer is FALSE?

All of the following groups are at increased risk of testicular cancer EXCEPT

After what age should a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy be a standard regular screening test?

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

Ovarian cancers

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Jen is wearing sunscreen with an SPF rating of 25.This means

When a patient who has been previously diagnosed with cancer no longer has symptoms or other evidence of that cancer,the patient is said to

There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system,

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

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