Question 1

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20, which means that

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A)   she can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned.
B)   she can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she did not use it.
C)   she is protected from the full range of ultraviolet radiation.
D)   her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

How many Canadians are diagnosed with cancer each hour of the day?

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A)   2
B)   12
C)   18
D)   24E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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A)   pneumonia.
B)   hepatitis.
C)   HPV.
D)   strep throat.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

All the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma (MM) , EXCEPT:

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A)   MM is more common in older people.
B)   MM is most common among thin white women.
C)   MM is more common among African Americans.
D)   MM can lead to anemia, excessive bleeding, and decreased resistance to infection.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   people who use tanning lamps.
B)   people with naturally dark skin.
C)   people with a family history of skin cancer.
D)   fair-skinned people.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Why has PSA testing for prostate cancer been the subject of controversy among experts?

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A)   because of its tendency to yield misleading results
B)   because it causes painful side effects
C)   because it is so expensive
D)   because it is only available in certain parts of the countryE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes, part of the body's

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A)   blood-forming cells.
B)   gastrointestinal tract.
C)   connective and fibrous tissues.
D)   infection-fighting system.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Phytic acid is found in which of the following foods:

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A)   whole grains.
B)   shallots.
C)   chives.
D)   apples.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Early cancer, present only in the layer of cells where it originated, is classified as what stage?

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A)   0
B)   I
C)   II
D)   IIIE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Polyphenols are found in which of the following foods:

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A)   black tea.
B)   onions.
C)   leeks.
D)   kale.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

The most common form of cancer is

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A)   carcinoma.
B)   melanoma.
C)   sarcoma.
D)   lymphoma.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

A malignant tumour is different from a benign tumour in that a malignant tumour is

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A)   less of a threat to the person.
B)   capable of invading surrounding structures.
C)   dangerous only if it interferes with bodily functions.
D)   enclosed in a membrane and secretes toxins.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The most common treatment for skin cancer is

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A)   chemotherapy.
B)   radiation therapy.
C)   surgical removal.
D)   immunotherapy.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables.
B)   being physically active.
C)   increasing his intake of red meat.
D)   using aspirin and ibuprofen regularly.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____________ cancer.

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A)   ovarian
B)   endometrial
C)   myeloma
D)   cervicalE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People with more than _____ moles are at increased risk for skin cancer.

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A)   5
B)   15
C)   50
D)   80E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Cancer

How many Canadians are diagnosed with cancer each hour of the day?

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The most common treatment for skin cancer is

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Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all the following, EXCEPT:

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Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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Early cancer, present only in the layer of cells where it originated, is classified as what stage?

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Phytic acid is found in which of the following foods:

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Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

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Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____________ cancer.

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Why has PSA testing for prostate cancer been the subject of controversy among experts?

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Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes, part of the body's

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All the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma (MM) , EXCEPT:

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Polyphenols are found in which of the following foods:

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Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20, which means that

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Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all the following, EXCEPT:

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People with more than _____ moles are at increased risk for skin cancer.

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Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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A malignant tumour is different from a benign tumour in that a malignant tumour is

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The most common form of cancer is

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