Question 1

Which characteristic among women correlates with a high morbidity of cancer of the colon,uterus,and kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women older than 45 years of age 
B)  Women who have never had children 
C)  Women who have a high body mass index D. Woman who have smoked for more than 10 years 
A)  Women older than 45 years of age 
B)  Women who have never had children 
C)  Women who have a high body mass index D. Woman who have smoked for more than 10 years C

Question 2

Which primary prevention strategy has a substantial likelihood of reducing the risk of developing cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering free smoking cessation classes to college students 
B)  Establishing a support group for patients receiving chemotherapy 
C)  Providing a breast cancer screening at a senior center twice a year 
D)  Supplying low sugar, low-fat snacks at an after-school tutoring program 
E)  Funding a support service that offers transportation to cancer treatment centers 
A)  Offering free smoking cessation classes to college students 
B)  Establishing a support group for patients receiving chemotherapy 
C)  Providing a breast cancer screening at a senior center twice a year 
D)  Supplying low sugar, low-fat snacks at an after-school tutoring program 
E)  Funding a support service that offers transportation to cancer treatment centers A,C,D

Question 3

When considering topics for a series of community discussions related to cancer prevention strategies,the nurse will include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Healthy eating 
B)  Tobacco avoidance 
C)  Importance of early diagnosis 
D)  Impact of obesity on one's health 
E)  Age-appropriate exercise routines 
A)  Healthy eating 
B)  Tobacco avoidance 
C)  Importance of early diagnosis 
D)  Impact of obesity on one's health 
E)  Age-appropriate exercise routines A,B,D,E

Question 4

Nutritional counseling regarding cancer stem cell repopulation must stress the importance of including sufficient quantities of what in a daily diet? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vitamin C 
E)  Water 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vitamin C 
E)  Water

Question 5

Research has shown a link between cancer and which sexually transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Human papillomavirus 
D)  Pelvic inflammatory disease 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Human papillomavirus 
D)  Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 6

Research has supported that alcohol consumption has a convincing impact on increasing the risk of which cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung 
B)  Breast 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Lung 
B)  Breast 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Pancreas

Question 7

Research data support the relationship between the exposure of ultraviolet light (UVL)and the development of: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal cell carcinoma 
B)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
C)  Hodgkin lymphoma 
D)  Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 
E)  Soft-tissue sarcoma 
A)  Basal cell carcinoma 
B)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
C)  Hodgkin lymphoma 
D)  Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 
E)  Soft-tissue sarcoma

Question 8

The World Health Organization (WHO)defines grade 1 (overweight)as a BMI of:

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5 to 24.9 
B)  25 to 29.9 
C)  30 to 39.9 
D)  40 to 50.9 
A)  18.5 to 24.9 
B)  25 to 29.9 
C)  30 to 39.9 
D)  40 to 50.9

Question 9

The significant risk factors associated with the development of basal cell carcinoma include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Light-colored hair 
B)  Pale eyes 
C)  Fair skin 
D)  Freckles 
E)  History of acne 
A)  Light-colored hair 
B)  Pale eyes 
C)  Fair skin 
D)  Freckles 
E)  History of acne

Question 10

Which cancers pose the highest risk for radiologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Breast 
C)  Leukemia 
D)  Brain 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Breast 
C)  Leukemia 
D)  Brain

Question 11

Which personal lifestyle choices will likely have a positive impact on reducing an individual's risk for developing cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding crowds 
B)  Wearing a hat while golfing 
C)  Eating a strict vegetarian diet 
D)  Having regular health screenings 
E)  Staying indoors during smog alerts 
A)  Avoiding crowds 
B)  Wearing a hat while golfing 
C)  Eating a strict vegetarian diet 
D)  Having regular health screenings 
E)  Staying indoors during smog alerts

Question 12

Which substance has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Steroids 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  Antidepressants 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Steroids 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  Antidepressants

Question 13

Which environmental factors have been shown to have greatest significant effect on the frequency of genetic mutations in humans? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Tobacco use 
B)  Radiation exposure 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Severe allergies 
E)  Stressful occupation 
A)  Tobacco use 
B)  Radiation exposure 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Severe allergies 
E)  Stressful occupation

Question 14

Which individual is at risk for developing lung and respiratory tract cancers because of exposure to known cancer-inducing environmental factors? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient whose partner smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes a day 
B)  A 10-year employee of an asbestos fiber manufacturer 
C)  A farmer whose equipment is primarily driven by diesel engines 
D)  An older adult with a family history of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D)  
E)  A 10-year delivery employee for a paper manufacturing company 
A)  A patient whose partner smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes a day 
B)  A 10-year employee of an asbestos fiber manufacturer 
C)  A farmer whose equipment is primarily driven by diesel engines 
D)  An older adult with a family history of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D)  
E)  A 10-year delivery employee for a paper manufacturing company

Question 15

Alcohol consumption has been proven to be a consistent risk factor in the development of which major cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Colorectal 
B)  Kidney 
C)  Breast 
D)  Esophageal 
E)  Pancreatic 
A)  Colorectal 
B)  Kidney 
C)  Breast 
D)  Esophageal 
E)  Pancreatic

Question 16

Research supports the premise that exercise has a probable impact on reducing the risk of which cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Endometrial 
C)  Stomach 
D)  Colon 
A)  Liver 
B)  Endometrial 
C)  Stomach 
D)  Colon

Question 17

Tobacco smoking is associated with which cancers? (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung 
B)  Skin 
C)  Bladder 
D)  Kidney 
E)  Pancreas 
A)  Lung 
B)  Skin 
C)  Bladder 
D)  Kidney 
E)  Pancreas

Exam 13: Cancer Epidemiology

Which characteristic among women correlates with a high morbidity of cancer of the colon,uterus,and kidney?

Which primary prevention strategy has a substantial likelihood of reducing the risk of developing cancer? (Select all that apply.)

When considering topics for a series of community discussions related to cancer prevention strategies,the nurse will include: (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional counseling regarding cancer stem cell repopulation must stress the importance of including sufficient quantities of what in a daily diet? (Select all that apply.)

Research has shown a link between cancer and which sexually transmitted disease?

Research has supported that alcohol consumption has a convincing impact on increasing the risk of which cancer?

Research data support the relationship between the exposure of ultraviolet light (UVL)and the development of: (Select all that apply.)

The World Health Organization (WHO)defines grade 1 (overweight)as a BMI of:

The significant risk factors associated with the development of basal cell carcinoma include: (Select all that apply.)

Which cancers pose the highest risk for radiologists?

Which personal lifestyle choices will likely have a positive impact on reducing an individual's risk for developing cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Which substance has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking?

Which environmental factors have been shown to have greatest significant effect on the frequency of genetic mutations in humans? (Select all that apply.)

Which individual is at risk for developing lung and respiratory tract cancers because of exposure to known cancer-inducing environmental factors? (Select all that apply.)

Alcohol consumption has been proven to be a consistent risk factor in the development of which major cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Research supports the premise that exercise has a probable impact on reducing the risk of which cancer?

Tobacco smoking is associated with which cancers? (Select all that apply)

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems,Cerebral Hemodynamics,and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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