N342 Unit 3 Exam questions with correct answers
How many cancer cases were diagnosed and how many passed away
from cancer in 2019? Correct Answer-1.7 million diagnosed
600k passed away
What 3 cancers are most common for men? Correct Answer-#1 Lung
#2 Prostate
#3 Colorectal
What 3 cancers are most common for women? Correct Answer-#1 Lung
#2 Breast
#3 Colorectal
#4 Skin
What % of those diagnosed with cancer are 55 years and older? Correct
Answer-80%
Do women or men have higher rates of cancer diagnoses? Correct
Answer-Women
When cancer metastasizes, what capabilities does it gain? Correct
Answer--remodel vasculature
-lymph nodes
,Define benign. Correct Answer-Not cancerous, can grow but unable to
spread to organs or other body parts.
Define malignant. Correct Answer-Cells with cancer characteristics.
Define metastasis. Correct Answer-Spread of cancer cells from the site
of origin.
What is the molecular process of carcinogens? Correct Answer--
Initiation
-Promotion
-Progression
A carcinogenic agent can promote any phase.
What is the Initiation Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-Agent
causes cell mutation of DNA.
What is the Promotion Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-
Expansion of initiated cells, abnormal genetic information.
What is the Progression Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-
Increased malignant behavior, stimulate angiogenesis blood vessels,
blood supply.
What are considered carcinogens? Correct Answer--Virus
,-Bacteria
-Physical Agents
-Chemicals
-Genetic Factors
-Lifestyle
-Hormones
What viruses are considered carcinogens? Correct Answer--HPV
(cervical)
-AIDS
-Hepatitis C P (liver)
-EB Virus (Burkitt Lymphoma, Nasopharyngeal)
The direct link is unknown, but inflammation is the #1 suspect
What bacteria is considered carcinogenic? Correct Answer--
Helicobacter-pylori (stomach)
-Salmonella (colon)
-Chlamydia (ovarian/cervical)
What are some examples of physical carcinogens? Correct Answer--
sunlight
-radiation
-chronic irritation/inflammation
-tobacco
, -industrial chemicals
-asbestos
If you are immunocompromised, is there a higher likelihood you will
have cancer? If so who is at risk? Correct Answer-Yes,
-transplant patients
-AIDS
-1st origin cancer
What three things can you do to protect yourself from sunlight? Correct
Answer--sunscreen
-shade
-hydration
What type of sunscreen is recommended? Correct Answer-SPF 30
including:
-zinc
-oxide
-titanium dioxide
Who is the demographic most at risk for melanoma? Correct Answer-
Young adult women, developed on extremities
What are some primary preventions of cancer? Correct Answer--
immunization for viral infections (HPV & Hep-C)
How many cancer cases were diagnosed and how many passed away
from cancer in 2019? Correct Answer-1.7 million diagnosed
600k passed away
What 3 cancers are most common for men? Correct Answer-#1 Lung
#2 Prostate
#3 Colorectal
What 3 cancers are most common for women? Correct Answer-#1 Lung
#2 Breast
#3 Colorectal
#4 Skin
What % of those diagnosed with cancer are 55 years and older? Correct
Answer-80%
Do women or men have higher rates of cancer diagnoses? Correct
Answer-Women
When cancer metastasizes, what capabilities does it gain? Correct
Answer--remodel vasculature
-lymph nodes
,Define benign. Correct Answer-Not cancerous, can grow but unable to
spread to organs or other body parts.
Define malignant. Correct Answer-Cells with cancer characteristics.
Define metastasis. Correct Answer-Spread of cancer cells from the site
of origin.
What is the molecular process of carcinogens? Correct Answer--
Initiation
-Promotion
-Progression
A carcinogenic agent can promote any phase.
What is the Initiation Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-Agent
causes cell mutation of DNA.
What is the Promotion Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-
Expansion of initiated cells, abnormal genetic information.
What is the Progression Phase of a carcinogen? Correct Answer-
Increased malignant behavior, stimulate angiogenesis blood vessels,
blood supply.
What are considered carcinogens? Correct Answer--Virus
,-Bacteria
-Physical Agents
-Chemicals
-Genetic Factors
-Lifestyle
-Hormones
What viruses are considered carcinogens? Correct Answer--HPV
(cervical)
-AIDS
-Hepatitis C P (liver)
-EB Virus (Burkitt Lymphoma, Nasopharyngeal)
The direct link is unknown, but inflammation is the #1 suspect
What bacteria is considered carcinogenic? Correct Answer--
Helicobacter-pylori (stomach)
-Salmonella (colon)
-Chlamydia (ovarian/cervical)
What are some examples of physical carcinogens? Correct Answer--
sunlight
-radiation
-chronic irritation/inflammation
-tobacco
, -industrial chemicals
-asbestos
If you are immunocompromised, is there a higher likelihood you will
have cancer? If so who is at risk? Correct Answer-Yes,
-transplant patients
-AIDS
-1st origin cancer
What three things can you do to protect yourself from sunlight? Correct
Answer--sunscreen
-shade
-hydration
What type of sunscreen is recommended? Correct Answer-SPF 30
including:
-zinc
-oxide
-titanium dioxide
Who is the demographic most at risk for melanoma? Correct Answer-
Young adult women, developed on extremities
What are some primary preventions of cancer? Correct Answer--
immunization for viral infections (HPV & Hep-C)
