Breast Care Nurse Certification EXAM LATEST WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+
Approximately what percentage of people with breast cancer have an increased risk for cancer due to a
hereditary predisposition? - ANSWER-5%-10%
Mrs. Rodriguez's cancer is said to have been induced by familial carcinogenesis. From this, you can
assume that in her case certain genes - ANSWER-Caused cancer by their absence
A primary risk factor for breast cancer is - ANSWER-Family history of breast cancer
Which one of the following is the most appropriate response to a patient regarding established breast
cancer risk factors? - ANSWER-Menarche starting before the age of 12 is a breast cancer risk factor.
Which one of the following risk factors is associated with inflammatory breast cancer? - ANSWER-Black
women older than 50 years
Which one of the following represents the strongest risk factor in the development of breast cancer in
males? - ANSWER-Klinefelter syndrome
Which one of the following cancer-causing mutations is transmitted to the next generation at birth? -
ANSWER-Germ cell mutations
Which one of the following has been associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer in women?
- ANSWER-Radiation to the chest
Physical activity is one of the few known modifiable lifestyle factors, and increased exercise plays a key
role in primary prevention against which of the following cancers? - ANSWER-Colon, breast, and
endometrial
Moderate to heavy alcohol use has been linked to which of the following cancers? - ANSWER-Breast,
colorectal, and esophageal
, After her mother's death from breast cancer, Ella takes the initiative in preventing breast cancer for
herself by eating less fat and more fruits and vegetables and by increasing her exercise. She is engaged
in - ANSWER-Health-protective behavior
Epidemiology studies have provided compelling evidence that obesity is associated with increased risks
of - ANSWER-Colon, endometrial, and postmenopausal breast cancer
The most important risk-reduction behavior for the prevention of breast cancer is - ANSWER-Weight
management
Ms. Jones recently read a report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for
Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) that made recommendations to decrease cancer risk. She has decided to
modify her lifestyle and follow their recommendations. Which one of the following is a recommendation
by the WCRF/AICR? - ANSWER-Eat a healthy diet and be physically active for at least 30 minutes/day.
Which one of the following lifestyle factors is the most important risk factor for the development of
breast cancer? - ANSWER-Use of exogenous hormones
Which one of the following statements regarding breast cancer risk is accurate? - ANSWER-Only 5%-10%
of all breast cancers are due to tumor-suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Genes that predispose for the development of cancer are generally transmitted in an autosomal
dominant fashion. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-The pattern of
transmission is usually vertical, meaning successive generations are affected.
Which one of the following statements regarding our understanding of the genetic susceptibility in
breast cancer and ovarian cancer is correct? - ANSWER-mutation is associated The BRCA2 gene with an
increased susceptibility to both breast and ovarian cancer.
Genetic risk factors for the development of breast cancer that warrant further evaluation include which
of the following? - ANSWER-BRCA1/BRCA2 and PTEN gene mutation
Susan, age 40, has a strong family history of breast cancer and is also positive for the BRCA1 gene. She is
considering undergoing a bilateral oophorectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Your most
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+
Approximately what percentage of people with breast cancer have an increased risk for cancer due to a
hereditary predisposition? - ANSWER-5%-10%
Mrs. Rodriguez's cancer is said to have been induced by familial carcinogenesis. From this, you can
assume that in her case certain genes - ANSWER-Caused cancer by their absence
A primary risk factor for breast cancer is - ANSWER-Family history of breast cancer
Which one of the following is the most appropriate response to a patient regarding established breast
cancer risk factors? - ANSWER-Menarche starting before the age of 12 is a breast cancer risk factor.
Which one of the following risk factors is associated with inflammatory breast cancer? - ANSWER-Black
women older than 50 years
Which one of the following represents the strongest risk factor in the development of breast cancer in
males? - ANSWER-Klinefelter syndrome
Which one of the following cancer-causing mutations is transmitted to the next generation at birth? -
ANSWER-Germ cell mutations
Which one of the following has been associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer in women?
- ANSWER-Radiation to the chest
Physical activity is one of the few known modifiable lifestyle factors, and increased exercise plays a key
role in primary prevention against which of the following cancers? - ANSWER-Colon, breast, and
endometrial
Moderate to heavy alcohol use has been linked to which of the following cancers? - ANSWER-Breast,
colorectal, and esophageal
, After her mother's death from breast cancer, Ella takes the initiative in preventing breast cancer for
herself by eating less fat and more fruits and vegetables and by increasing her exercise. She is engaged
in - ANSWER-Health-protective behavior
Epidemiology studies have provided compelling evidence that obesity is associated with increased risks
of - ANSWER-Colon, endometrial, and postmenopausal breast cancer
The most important risk-reduction behavior for the prevention of breast cancer is - ANSWER-Weight
management
Ms. Jones recently read a report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for
Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) that made recommendations to decrease cancer risk. She has decided to
modify her lifestyle and follow their recommendations. Which one of the following is a recommendation
by the WCRF/AICR? - ANSWER-Eat a healthy diet and be physically active for at least 30 minutes/day.
Which one of the following lifestyle factors is the most important risk factor for the development of
breast cancer? - ANSWER-Use of exogenous hormones
Which one of the following statements regarding breast cancer risk is accurate? - ANSWER-Only 5%-10%
of all breast cancers are due to tumor-suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Genes that predispose for the development of cancer are generally transmitted in an autosomal
dominant fashion. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-The pattern of
transmission is usually vertical, meaning successive generations are affected.
Which one of the following statements regarding our understanding of the genetic susceptibility in
breast cancer and ovarian cancer is correct? - ANSWER-mutation is associated The BRCA2 gene with an
increased susceptibility to both breast and ovarian cancer.
Genetic risk factors for the development of breast cancer that warrant further evaluation include which
of the following? - ANSWER-BRCA1/BRCA2 and PTEN gene mutation
Susan, age 40, has a strong family history of breast cancer and is also positive for the BRCA1 gene. She is
considering undergoing a bilateral oophorectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Your most
