NCRA CTR EXAM PRACTICE TEST 2025 FULLY SOLVED #6
Grade - correct answer A measure of how much the malignant cell resembles a normal
or non-malignant cell of the same type.
Topography - correct answer Four-character code for the body site where the tumor
arises.
Morphology code - correct answer 8500 represents the correct format for a morphology
code.
Casefinding timeliness in a central registry is determined by ? - correct answer The
planned use of the data, and the agency which the central registry reports to, such as
NPCR.
Unspecified/other malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp & neck, topography code C44.4.
Is this reportable? - correct answer Yes per ICD-O-3.
The islets of Langerhans are located in ? - correct answer Pancreas
Palliative care provided to relieve symptoms may include: - correct answer Surgery,
radiation therapy, systemic therapy, and/or other pain management therapy.
Asbestos is a causal agent implicated in cancer of which site? - correct answer Pleura.
AJCC Chapter 37: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, C38.4 pleura, NOS.
Paracentesis is best described as: - correct answer Removal of ascites from the
abdominal cavity
The lymph node chains behind the knees are named: - correct answer Popliteal
For the purposes of coding and staging, nodal or lymphatic sites include: - correct
answer Lymph nodes, Waldeyer's Ring, thymus, and spleen. All other sites are
considered Extradodal or extralymphatic sites, for example, adrenal glands, blood,
bone, bone marrow, CNS, GI, liver, etc.
Malignant lymphoma staging system is - correct answer Lugano Classification
Modification of the Ann Arbor Staging System.
A main bronchus, pulmonary artery and veins, nerves and lymph vessels enter and
leave through the: - correct answer Hilum
The tonsils are masses of what kind of tissue? - correct answer Lymphoid
Peau d'orange is a condition associated with: - correct answer Dermal lymphatic
invasion by breast cancer
, Staging - correct answer is known as the classification of the extent of disease.
An old alternative staging system for colon cancer is: - correct answer Duke's staging
Clinical classification is based on: - correct answer Physical exam, laboratory, radiology,
endoscopy, biopsy of the primary site, or surgical exploration
Synonymous for carcinoma in situ is - correct answer carcinoma intraepithelial
Another name for pancreaticoduodenetomy is - correct answer Whipple Procedure
While many different procedures are used to diagnose cancer, what is the most
authoritative diagnosis? - correct answer Microscopic study of the involved tissue
Body fluids in cytology reports include: - correct answer sputum, bronchial washings
and brushings, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, spinal fluid, bone marrow aspiration,
cervical smears, FNA of liver/pancreas/breast/lung.
Brachytherapy is - correct answer Radiation therapy where the radiation source is close
to the tumor. Treat cervical cancer.
Genetics is the study of - correct answer heredity and reproduction and origin
The date of diagnosis for a patient diagnosed in utero: - correct answer Is the actual
date of diagnosis
The most common histologies in lung cancer are adenocarcinoma, squamous
carcinoma and ? - correct answer Small cell carcinoma
Hepatocholangioduodenostomy is an operation to - correct answer Connect the hepatic
duct and the duodenum
The mucous membrane lining the inner cheeks is called the - correct answer Buccal
mucosa
Biospy is - correct answer The removal of tissue from a living patient for the purpose of
making a diagnosis by microscopic examination of the cells.
Adrenal gland, Adrenal Cortex - correct answer secretes aldosterones, cortisol,
androgens, estrogens, and progestins
Fulguration is a biopsy procedure using - correct answer electric sparks controlled by a
moving electrode. Also known as electrocautery.
A LEEP is a procedure performed on what organ? - correct answer Cervix
Grade - correct answer A measure of how much the malignant cell resembles a normal
or non-malignant cell of the same type.
Topography - correct answer Four-character code for the body site where the tumor
arises.
Morphology code - correct answer 8500 represents the correct format for a morphology
code.
Casefinding timeliness in a central registry is determined by ? - correct answer The
planned use of the data, and the agency which the central registry reports to, such as
NPCR.
Unspecified/other malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp & neck, topography code C44.4.
Is this reportable? - correct answer Yes per ICD-O-3.
The islets of Langerhans are located in ? - correct answer Pancreas
Palliative care provided to relieve symptoms may include: - correct answer Surgery,
radiation therapy, systemic therapy, and/or other pain management therapy.
Asbestos is a causal agent implicated in cancer of which site? - correct answer Pleura.
AJCC Chapter 37: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, C38.4 pleura, NOS.
Paracentesis is best described as: - correct answer Removal of ascites from the
abdominal cavity
The lymph node chains behind the knees are named: - correct answer Popliteal
For the purposes of coding and staging, nodal or lymphatic sites include: - correct
answer Lymph nodes, Waldeyer's Ring, thymus, and spleen. All other sites are
considered Extradodal or extralymphatic sites, for example, adrenal glands, blood,
bone, bone marrow, CNS, GI, liver, etc.
Malignant lymphoma staging system is - correct answer Lugano Classification
Modification of the Ann Arbor Staging System.
A main bronchus, pulmonary artery and veins, nerves and lymph vessels enter and
leave through the: - correct answer Hilum
The tonsils are masses of what kind of tissue? - correct answer Lymphoid
Peau d'orange is a condition associated with: - correct answer Dermal lymphatic
invasion by breast cancer
, Staging - correct answer is known as the classification of the extent of disease.
An old alternative staging system for colon cancer is: - correct answer Duke's staging
Clinical classification is based on: - correct answer Physical exam, laboratory, radiology,
endoscopy, biopsy of the primary site, or surgical exploration
Synonymous for carcinoma in situ is - correct answer carcinoma intraepithelial
Another name for pancreaticoduodenetomy is - correct answer Whipple Procedure
While many different procedures are used to diagnose cancer, what is the most
authoritative diagnosis? - correct answer Microscopic study of the involved tissue
Body fluids in cytology reports include: - correct answer sputum, bronchial washings
and brushings, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, spinal fluid, bone marrow aspiration,
cervical smears, FNA of liver/pancreas/breast/lung.
Brachytherapy is - correct answer Radiation therapy where the radiation source is close
to the tumor. Treat cervical cancer.
Genetics is the study of - correct answer heredity and reproduction and origin
The date of diagnosis for a patient diagnosed in utero: - correct answer Is the actual
date of diagnosis
The most common histologies in lung cancer are adenocarcinoma, squamous
carcinoma and ? - correct answer Small cell carcinoma
Hepatocholangioduodenostomy is an operation to - correct answer Connect the hepatic
duct and the duodenum
The mucous membrane lining the inner cheeks is called the - correct answer Buccal
mucosa
Biospy is - correct answer The removal of tissue from a living patient for the purpose of
making a diagnosis by microscopic examination of the cells.
Adrenal gland, Adrenal Cortex - correct answer secretes aldosterones, cortisol,
androgens, estrogens, and progestins
Fulguration is a biopsy procedure using - correct answer electric sparks controlled by a
moving electrode. Also known as electrocautery.
A LEEP is a procedure performed on what organ? - correct answer Cervix
