CRM Chapter 1 Review - History and
Overview of Cancer Registries Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The data used to find the causes of health outcomes and for public
health purposes is collected by this type of registry: -
correct answer ✅Population-based registry.
The basic flow of cancer data in the United States is: -
correct answer ✅Facility, Central Registry, NPCR and/or SEER.
If it is a CoC accredited facility it is also sent to NCDB.
The first hospital cancer registry was established in 1926 at which
facility? -
correct answer ✅Yale New Haven Hospital Cancer Registry.
Cancer surveillance and day-to-day work of cancer registrars are
impacted by advancements in: -
correct answer ✅Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis, and Technology.
Cancer registrars are often asked to analyze and prepare reports
because of their in-depth knowledge and understanding of the
facility's cancer data. Who typically requests this information? -
correct answer ✅Physician and hospital administration.
, CRM Chapter 1 Review - History and
Overview of Cancer Registries Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What makes up the primary source of information for nearly all
population-based or central cancer registries? -
correct answer ✅Hospital-based cases.
Which of the following contains patient records that provide a
broader long-term view of a patient's health and care from multiple
practices and facilities? -
correct answer ✅EHR electronic health record.
In a central cancer registry, the task of consolidation is vital
because: -
correct answer ✅Ensures the case is complete, Avoids duplicate
cases, and Ensures accurate data.
The type of cancer registry that maintains data on all patients
diagnosed and/or treated for cancer at a facility and focuses on
improving patient care is a: -
correct answer ✅Hospital registry.
A cancer registrar will often facilitate a multi-disciplinary meeting to
review cancer cases and share information to create a
Overview of Cancer Registries Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The data used to find the causes of health outcomes and for public
health purposes is collected by this type of registry: -
correct answer ✅Population-based registry.
The basic flow of cancer data in the United States is: -
correct answer ✅Facility, Central Registry, NPCR and/or SEER.
If it is a CoC accredited facility it is also sent to NCDB.
The first hospital cancer registry was established in 1926 at which
facility? -
correct answer ✅Yale New Haven Hospital Cancer Registry.
Cancer surveillance and day-to-day work of cancer registrars are
impacted by advancements in: -
correct answer ✅Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis, and Technology.
Cancer registrars are often asked to analyze and prepare reports
because of their in-depth knowledge and understanding of the
facility's cancer data. Who typically requests this information? -
correct answer ✅Physician and hospital administration.
, CRM Chapter 1 Review - History and
Overview of Cancer Registries Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What makes up the primary source of information for nearly all
population-based or central cancer registries? -
correct answer ✅Hospital-based cases.
Which of the following contains patient records that provide a
broader long-term view of a patient's health and care from multiple
practices and facilities? -
correct answer ✅EHR electronic health record.
In a central cancer registry, the task of consolidation is vital
because: -
correct answer ✅Ensures the case is complete, Avoids duplicate
cases, and Ensures accurate data.
The type of cancer registry that maintains data on all patients
diagnosed and/or treated for cancer at a facility and focuses on
improving patient care is a: -
correct answer ✅Hospital registry.
A cancer registrar will often facilitate a multi-disciplinary meeting to
review cancer cases and share information to create a
