CSO EXAM PREP 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly and
prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky Performance Status?
A. 100
B. 70
C. 40
D. 0 - ✔✔C. 40
Disabled; requires special care & assistance.
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0 - DEAD
100 - no evidence of disease
A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without
restrictions. Which Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) grade is appropriate?
A. Grade 0
B. Grade 1
C. Grade 2
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,D. Grade 3 - ✔✔A. Grade 0 is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities
without restrictions.
(KS 90-100)
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans stay physically active for at least ______minutes every day
- ✔✔For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans are physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
Limit sedentary behavior like watching TV.
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for _______________________________ -
✔✔DUMPING SYNDROME
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for DUMPING SYNDROME
True or False
A patient with a new ileostomy should avoid both soluble and insoluble fiber after
surgery - ✔✔TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon confirms the intestine has
healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to _____mL/day - ✔✔Nestle Health
Science suggests limiting MCT oil to 100 mL/day (~6.5 TBSP) =760 kcals
True or False
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily - ✔✔True
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, The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet is made up of these foods: - ✔✔The Macrobiotic diet is
made up of:
•organic whole grains (50% of food intake)
•locally grown, organic fruits/vegs (25% of diet)
•soups made with vegetables, seaweed, beans, fermented soy (miso) (up to 25% food
intake)
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet does NOT include
A. Dairy, eggs, poultry, red meat
B. Artificial flavors, processed foods or chemical additives
C. Mango, pineapple and papaya
D. Both A & B
E. Answers A, B & C - ✔✔Answer: E
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of bisphosphonates
that can be used to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the:
A. Brain
B. Bone
C. Liver
D. Kidney - ✔✔Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of
bisphosphonates to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the: B. BONE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly and
prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky Performance Status?
A. 100
B. 70
C. 40
D. 0 - ✔✔C. 40
Disabled; requires special care & assistance.
**************************************************
0 - DEAD
100 - no evidence of disease
A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without
restrictions. Which Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) grade is appropriate?
A. Grade 0
B. Grade 1
C. Grade 2
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,D. Grade 3 - ✔✔A. Grade 0 is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities
without restrictions.
(KS 90-100)
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans stay physically active for at least ______minutes every day
- ✔✔For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans are physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
Limit sedentary behavior like watching TV.
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for _______________________________ -
✔✔DUMPING SYNDROME
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for DUMPING SYNDROME
True or False
A patient with a new ileostomy should avoid both soluble and insoluble fiber after
surgery - ✔✔TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon confirms the intestine has
healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to _____mL/day - ✔✔Nestle Health
Science suggests limiting MCT oil to 100 mL/day (~6.5 TBSP) =760 kcals
True or False
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily - ✔✔True
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, The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet is made up of these foods: - ✔✔The Macrobiotic diet is
made up of:
•organic whole grains (50% of food intake)
•locally grown, organic fruits/vegs (25% of diet)
•soups made with vegetables, seaweed, beans, fermented soy (miso) (up to 25% food
intake)
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet does NOT include
A. Dairy, eggs, poultry, red meat
B. Artificial flavors, processed foods or chemical additives
C. Mango, pineapple and papaya
D. Both A & B
E. Answers A, B & C - ✔✔Answer: E
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of bisphosphonates
that can be used to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the:
A. Brain
B. Bone
C. Liver
D. Kidney - ✔✔Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of
bisphosphonates to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the: B. BONE
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