NURS 3309 CH 20 CANCER (CORRECT) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+
There are many subspecialties of oncologists, including ______. Answer -
surgical
pediatric
radiation
Cancer is a class of ______________ diseases characterized by uncontrolled
cell division. Answer - malignant
The cells of malignant tumors have ______ and ______ growth potential.
Answer - unregulated
unlimited
The term meaning to spread is __________ . Answer - metastasis
The decline in cancer death rates is due to ______. Answer - more effective
treatments.
better prevention efforts.
new screening methods.
Which of the following professions specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients with cancer? Answer - Oncologists
, Less than 10% of all cancers are inherited; that is, the genetic change is passed
from ______ to ______. Answer - parent; child
When cancer cells increase in number through reproduction, the proper
medical term is ______. Answer - proliferate
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the cells of malignant
tumors? Answer - The cells metastasize.
The cells infiltrate adjacent tissues.
The cells invade the lymphatic system.
Cells impacted by sarcoma include which of the following? Answer -
Connective tissue
Bone cartilage
Muscle
What is the correct spelling of a tumor that is generally encapsulated, slow-
growing and does not spread? Answer - Benign
Which of the following are considered non-small cell lung cancer? Answer -
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of death?
Neoplastic anemia
Cerebrovascular disease
AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+
There are many subspecialties of oncologists, including ______. Answer -
surgical
pediatric
radiation
Cancer is a class of ______________ diseases characterized by uncontrolled
cell division. Answer - malignant
The cells of malignant tumors have ______ and ______ growth potential.
Answer - unregulated
unlimited
The term meaning to spread is __________ . Answer - metastasis
The decline in cancer death rates is due to ______. Answer - more effective
treatments.
better prevention efforts.
new screening methods.
Which of the following professions specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients with cancer? Answer - Oncologists
, Less than 10% of all cancers are inherited; that is, the genetic change is passed
from ______ to ______. Answer - parent; child
When cancer cells increase in number through reproduction, the proper
medical term is ______. Answer - proliferate
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the cells of malignant
tumors? Answer - The cells metastasize.
The cells infiltrate adjacent tissues.
The cells invade the lymphatic system.
Cells impacted by sarcoma include which of the following? Answer -
Connective tissue
Bone cartilage
Muscle
What is the correct spelling of a tumor that is generally encapsulated, slow-
growing and does not spread? Answer - Benign
Which of the following are considered non-small cell lung cancer? Answer -
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of death?
Neoplastic anemia
Cerebrovascular disease
