Question 1

All of the following are examples of biological therapies except:

Accepted Answer

A)  gene therapy 
B)  immunotherapy 
C)  chemotherapy 
D)  hormone therapy 
A)  gene therapy 
B)  immunotherapy 
C)  chemotherapy 
D)  hormone therapy C

Question 2

One of the side effects of chemotherapy is alopecia. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of appetite 
B)  Hair loss 
C)  Low white blood cell count 
D)  Vomiting 
A)  Loss of appetite 
B)  Hair loss 
C)  Low white blood cell count 
D)  Vomiting B

Question 3

Distinguish between carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia, and melanoma cancer types.

Accepted Answer

A. Carcinoma: cancer of the epithelial cells
B. Sarcoma: cancer of the bone, muscle, or other connective tissue
C. Lymphoma: cancer of the lymphatic system
D. Leukemia: cancer of blood cells or blood precursor cells
E. Melanoma: cancer of the pigment-producing cells, usually of the skin

Question 4

Discuss the various procedures used to identify cancer.

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Question 5

What are the classifications of management modalities for cancer? Also discuss some of the factors that need to be considered when deciding what is the best approach for an individual with cancer.

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Question 6

You recently received Mrs. Q's medical report and noted that she had a malignant tumor removed from her lung and that the results of the biopsy, using TNM staging, showed T2N3M2. What does this information tell you which may be helpful to you in rehabilitation planning?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Mr. Z has recently had palliative surgery for colon cancer. The purpose of this surgery most probably was:

Accepted Answer

A)  to cure the cancer 
B)  to prevent the spread of the cancer 
C)  to relieve manifestations or complications of cancer 
D)  for cosmetic purposes 
A)  to cure the cancer 
B)  to prevent the spread of the cancer 
C)  to relieve manifestations or complications of cancer 
D)  for cosmetic purposes

Question 8

There are four types of surgical procedures used for local management of cancer. List and explain them.

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Question 9

Ms. R has recently had a melanoma removed from her chest. What is a melanoma and what additional information would you want to obtain from her physician?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Discuss why staging of cancer is important.

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Question 11

Explain what benign and malignant tumors are and how they differ from each other.

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Question 12

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the cause of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The exact cause of cancer is unknown. 
B)  There are probably many causes of cancer. 
C)  Some pollutants and viruses are known to increase the risk of cancer. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The exact cause of cancer is unknown. 
B)  There are probably many causes of cancer. 
C)  Some pollutants and viruses are known to increase the risk of cancer. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

With ____________________, high-energy rays are used to damage cancer cells and prevent them from growing and reproducing.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotherapy 
B)  radiation therapy 
C)  bone marrow transplantation 
D)  radical surgical procedures 
A)  chemotherapy 
B)  radiation therapy 
C)  bone marrow transplantation 
D)  radical surgical procedures

Question 14

Malignant tumors:

Accepted Answer

A)  are noncancerous 
B)  have cells that closely resemble normal cells in the tissue from which they are multiplied 
C)  are capable of destructive growth, and have the ability to invade surrounding tissues and move to other parts of the body 
D)  usually grow slowly, do not invade the surrounding tissue, remain localized, and do not recur once removed 
A)  are noncancerous 
B)  have cells that closely resemble normal cells in the tissue from which they are multiplied 
C)  are capable of destructive growth, and have the ability to invade surrounding tissues and move to other parts of the body 
D)  usually grow slowly, do not invade the surrounding tissue, remain localized, and do not recur once removed

Question 15

The term anaplasia means that cells are immature and undifferentiated; cells of origin are difficult to determine would describe which grading stage of cancer?

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 16

What are histologic studies and grading, and what are the four levels by which cells are graded?

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Question 17

Sarcoma is cancer of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the epithelial cells 
B)  the bone, muscle, or other connective tissue 
C)  the lymphatic system 
D)  the blood cells or blood precursor cells 
A)  the epithelial cells 
B)  the bone, muscle, or other connective tissue 
C)  the lymphatic system 
D)  the blood cells or blood precursor cells

Question 18

When using the TNM system for staging, what does the M stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild 
B)  Malignant 
C)  Metastasis 
D)  Moderate 
A)  Mild 
B)  Malignant 
C)  Metastasis 
D)  Moderate

Question 19

List precautions that need to be taken care for individuals who received bone marrow transplantation.

Accepted Answer

Be aware of increased suscepti

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ involves a tubular device that is inserted into a hollow organ or cavity to visualize the inside of the structure directly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Endoscopy 
B)  Cytology 
C)  Colonoscopy 
D)  Laparoscopy 
A)  Endoscopy 
B)  Cytology 
C)  Colonoscopy 
D)  Laparoscopy

Exam 21: Introduction to Cancers: General Methods of Identification and Management

All of the following are examples of biological therapies except:

One of the side effects of chemotherapy is alopecia. What does this mean?

Distinguish between carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia, and melanoma cancer types.

Discuss the various procedures used to identify cancer.

What are the classifications of management modalities for cancer? Also discuss some of the factors that need to be considered when deciding what is the best approach for an individual with cancer.

You recently received Mrs. Q's medical report and noted that she had a malignant tumor removed from her lung and that the results of the biopsy, using TNM staging, showed T2N3M2. What does this information tell you which may be helpful to you in rehabilitation planning?

Mr. Z has recently had palliative surgery for colon cancer. The purpose of this surgery most probably was:

There are four types of surgical procedures used for local management of cancer. List and explain them.

Ms. R has recently had a melanoma removed from her chest. What is a melanoma and what additional information would you want to obtain from her physician?

Discuss why staging of cancer is important.

Explain what benign and malignant tumors are and how they differ from each other.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the cause of cancer?

With ____________________, high-energy rays are used to damage cancer cells and prevent them from growing and reproducing.

Malignant tumors:

The term anaplasia means that cells are immature and undifferentiated; cells of origin are difficult to determine would describe which grading stage of cancer?

What are histologic studies and grading, and what are the four levels by which cells are graded?

Sarcoma is cancer of:

When using the TNM system for staging, what does the M stand for?

List precautions that need to be taken care for individuals who received bone marrow transplantation.

A(n) ____________________ involves a tubular device that is inserted into a hollow organ or cavity to visualize the inside of the structure directly.

Conceptualizing Functioning, Disability, and Health

Psychosocial and Functional Aspects of Health Conditions

Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Traumatic Brain Injury

Stroke

Epilepsy and Other Conditions of the Nervous System

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Multiple Sclerosis

Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Conditions

Post-Polio Syndrome and Other Conditions of the Nervous System

Developmental Conditions: Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions: Functional and Vocational Implications

Functional Implications of Selected Psychiatric Diagnoses

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Conditions of the Eye and Blindness

Hearing Loss and Deafness

Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia, and Conditions of the Blood

Introduction to the Immune System

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hiv Infection

Specific Cancers and Their Management

Diabetes and Other Conditions of the Endocrine System

Structure, Function, and Common Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Other Rheumatic Conditions

Amputation

Chronic Pain

Cardiovascular Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, and Other Conditions of the Pulmonary System

Chronic Kidney Disease and Other Conditions of the Urinary System

Conditions of the Gastrointestinal System

Burn Injury and Other Conditions of the Skin

Assistive Technology

Aging With Disability

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