Question 1

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 metabolismE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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 yearsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which is a signal of colon and rectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  high fever
B)  headaches
C)  cramping
D)  rectal bleedingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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 beveragesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrosamines
B)  anticarcinogens
C)  phytochemicals
D)  free radicalsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung
B)  breast
C)  colorectal
D)  skinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which is a risk factor for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of alcohol use
B)  early motherhood
C)  obesity
D)  late onset of menstruationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulforaphane
B)  nitrates
C)  sodium chloride
D)  glucoseE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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 infectionsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which infection puts women at risk for cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia
B)  hepatitis
C)  human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D)  streptococcusE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 vegetablesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

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.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which is the most common cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  colon cancer
B)  prostate cancer
C)  lung cancer
D)  leukemiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma
B)  basal cell carcinoma
C)  lymphoma
D)  squamous cell carcinomaE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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

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Question 19

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.

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Question 20

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Cancer

Which is the most common cancer in men?

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Which best describes leukemia?

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Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

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

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

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Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

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Which infection puts women at risk for cervical cancer?

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Which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

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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.

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Which risk factor is associated with prostate cancer?

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

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

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Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

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Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

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

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