Final All multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, free text,
matching and select all that apply questions asked on quizzes
in Modules 1-7, the midterm, and the final exam. True/False
questions are listed on own study guide
A cancer registry is an information system designed for ______,
_______, and ______ of data on persons with malignant and
sometimes benign neoplasms.
Collection, management, analysis
Which type of registry collects data on all cancer cases in a
defined population?
Population-based cancer registry
Which two organizations collect data for the entire U.S.
population?
NPCR and SEER
The primary role/s of a central cancer registrar are:
Case consolidation, quality assurance, follow-up
Cancer registry policies and procedures serve as a _____ tool for
the registry and cancer program.
Reference
The number of ____ is critical in determining the staffing of a
cancer registry department.
Cancer cases
, The credential ODS stands for:
Oncology Data Specialist
Which of the following is not a reason for remote work?
A. More work-life balance
B. Lack of office space
C. The electronic medical record
D. More time for chores
D. More time for chores
Specify two substantial funding sources/organizations for
population-based central registries.
NPCR and SEER
Identify five types of personnel, or staff, found in a central
registry.
Cancer registrars, epidemiologists, IT, administrative,
statisticians
Name two purposes for central registries to perform record
linkages.
Passive follow-up and duplicate detection
Define Active follow-up.
Direct contact with patients, physicians, staff, etc. to obtain
necessary information.
Define Passive follow-up.