Screening for Cancer
Quiz by Colleen Welker
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- Q1
Cancer in it's early stages is often ____.
Acutely painful
Asymptomatic
Easily detectable
Associated with psychological changes
A and C
30s - Q2
Whether primary cancer, cancer that has recurred locally, or cancer that has metastasized, clinical manifestations can mimic _____ dysfunction.
Visceral
Hematologic
Integumentary
Neuromuscular/MSK
30s - Q3
Known risk factors for cancer include:
Habits, age, gender, ethnicity, occupation
Age over 40 years, family history, lifestyle, ethnicity
Age over 50 years, family history, lifestyle, ethnicity
30s - Q4
There are three major types of cancer. They are:
Melanomas, Sarcomas, Lymphomas
A- cells, B-cells, T-cells
Carcinomas, Myelomas, Sarcomas
Carcinoma, Sarcoma, Bloodborne cancers
30s - Q5
A good mnemonic to remember for early warning signs of cancer is:
CANCERS
WARNING
DETECT
CAUTIONS
30s - Q6
Integumentary manifestations often present as:
asymmetrical, firm, skin-colored, with red, purple, or blue nodules
firm with blue nodules near the primary tumor site
asymmetrical, soft, erythema, painful
symmetrical, firm, neutral-colored, swollen
30s - Q7
The primary goal in screening for cancer for an occupational therapist is:
To ensure the client's problems are properly documented and diagnosed
To ensure the client 's risk factors coincide with the diagnosis
To ensure the client's problem is within our scope of practice
To ensure the client receives proper emotional support
30s - Q8
In a therapy clinic, clients are most likely to present with signs and symptoms of metastases to the:
skeletal system, hepatic system, pulmonary system, CNS, integumentary
cardiovascular system, peripheral vascular system, CNS, enteric system
None of the above
hematologic and lymphatic system
30s - Q9
Idiopathic distal muscle weakness may be an early sign of cancer. True or false?
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q10
Pain is often an early warning sign of cancer. True or false?
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q11
BONUS: The five states with the highest predicted incidence of new cases are:
New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, California
California, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas
California, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Georgia
Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Louisiana
30s - Q12
Which of the following are normal moles? (non-cancerous)
A, B
B, C
30s - Q13
Name 4 modifiable risk factors for cancer:
smoking, chemical exposure, urban dwelling, vitamin B12 deficient
obesity, radiation/chemo treatment, age
family history, low socioeconomic status, chemical exposure, tobacco use
lack of access to healthcare, BMI > 30, toxin exposure
30s - Q14
Which of the following are an example(s) of Terry's Nails?
All of the above
A, B
A,C
30s - Q15
In early 2003, the military acknowledged that exposure to Agent Orange is associated with what type of cancer?
soft tissue sarcoma
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
all of the above
30s
