NCRA CTR EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|
WELL GRADED A+
An old alternative staging system for colon cancer is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Duke's
staging
Clinical classification is based on: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Physical exam, laboratory,
radiology, endoscopy, biopsy of the primary site, or surgical exploration
Synonymous for carcinoma in situ is - CORRECT ANSWERS-carcinoma intraepithelial
Another name for pancreaticoduodenectomy is - CORRECT ANSWERS-Whipple
Procedure
While many different procedures are used to diagnose cancer, what is the most
authoritative diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Microscopic study of the involved
tissue
Body fluids in cytology reports include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Radiation therapy where the radiation source
is close to the tumor. Treat cervical cancer.
Genetics is the study of - CORRECT ANSWERS-heredity and reproduction and origin
The date of diagnosis for a patient diagnosed in utero: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is the
actual date of diagnosis
The most common histologist in lung cancer are adenocarcinoma, squamous carcinoma
and ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small cell carcinoma
Hepatocholangioduodenostomy is an operation to - CORRECT ANSWERS-Connect the
hepatic duct and the duodenum
The mucous membrane lining the inner cheeks is called the - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Buccal mucosa
Biopsy is - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-secretes aldosterone’s, cortisol,
androgens, estrogens, and progestins
, Fulguration is a biopsy procedure using - CORRECT ANSWERS-electric sparks
controlled by a moving electrode. Also known as electrocautery.
Grade - CORRECT ANSWERS-A measure of how much the malignant cell resembles a
normal or non-malignant cell of the same type.
Topography - CORRECT ANSWERS-Four-character code for the body site where the
tumor arises.
Morphology code - CORRECT ANSWERS-8500 represents the correct format for a
morphology code.
Case finding timeliness in a central registry is determined by ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 ANSWERS-Yes per ICD-O-3.
The islets of Langerhans are located in ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreas
Palliative care provided to relieve symptoms may include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, and/or other pain management therapy.
Asbestos is a causal agent implicated in cancer of which site? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Pleura. AJCC Chapter 37: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, C38.4 pleura, NOS.
Paracentesis is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removal of ascites from
the abdominal cavity
The lymph node chains behind the knees are named: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Popliteal
For the purposes of coding and staging, nodal or lymphatic sites include: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Lymph nodes, Walleye’s Ring, thymus, and spleen. All other sites are
considered Extradural or extra lymphatic sites, for example, adrenal glands, blood,
bone, bone marrow, CNS, GI, liver, etc.
Malignant lymphoma staging system is - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Hilum
The tonsils are masses of what kind of tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lymphoid
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|
WELL GRADED A+
An old alternative staging system for colon cancer is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Duke's
staging
Clinical classification is based on: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Physical exam, laboratory,
radiology, endoscopy, biopsy of the primary site, or surgical exploration
Synonymous for carcinoma in situ is - CORRECT ANSWERS-carcinoma intraepithelial
Another name for pancreaticoduodenectomy is - CORRECT ANSWERS-Whipple
Procedure
While many different procedures are used to diagnose cancer, what is the most
authoritative diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Microscopic study of the involved
tissue
Body fluids in cytology reports include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Radiation therapy where the radiation source
is close to the tumor. Treat cervical cancer.
Genetics is the study of - CORRECT ANSWERS-heredity and reproduction and origin
The date of diagnosis for a patient diagnosed in utero: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is the
actual date of diagnosis
The most common histologist in lung cancer are adenocarcinoma, squamous carcinoma
and ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small cell carcinoma
Hepatocholangioduodenostomy is an operation to - CORRECT ANSWERS-Connect the
hepatic duct and the duodenum
The mucous membrane lining the inner cheeks is called the - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Buccal mucosa
Biopsy is - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-secretes aldosterone’s, cortisol,
androgens, estrogens, and progestins
, Fulguration is a biopsy procedure using - CORRECT ANSWERS-electric sparks
controlled by a moving electrode. Also known as electrocautery.
Grade - CORRECT ANSWERS-A measure of how much the malignant cell resembles a
normal or non-malignant cell of the same type.
Topography - CORRECT ANSWERS-Four-character code for the body site where the
tumor arises.
Morphology code - CORRECT ANSWERS-8500 represents the correct format for a
morphology code.
Case finding timeliness in a central registry is determined by ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 ANSWERS-Yes per ICD-O-3.
The islets of Langerhans are located in ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreas
Palliative care provided to relieve symptoms may include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, and/or other pain management therapy.
Asbestos is a causal agent implicated in cancer of which site? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Pleura. AJCC Chapter 37: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, C38.4 pleura, NOS.
Paracentesis is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removal of ascites from
the abdominal cavity
The lymph node chains behind the knees are named: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Popliteal
For the purposes of coding and staging, nodal or lymphatic sites include: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Lymph nodes, Walleye’s Ring, thymus, and spleen. All other sites are
considered Extradural or extra lymphatic sites, for example, adrenal glands, blood,
bone, bone marrow, CNS, GI, liver, etc.
Malignant lymphoma staging system is - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Hilum
The tonsils are masses of what kind of tissue? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lymphoid
