N444 oncology Exam Questions
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Describe characteristics of benign cells: - CORRECT ANSWER-well-
differentiated cells resemble normal cells of the tissue from which the tumor
originated
Describe characteristics of malignant cells: - CORRECT ANSWER-cells are
undifferentiated and has little resemblance to normal cells of tissue from which
they arose
Describe mode of growth of benign tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER-grows by
expansion and does not infiltrate surrounding tissues; usually encapsulated
describe mode of growth of malignant tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER-grows at
periphery; invade and infiltrate surrounding tissues
describe rate of growth of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-ROG usually
slow
describe rate of growth of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-ROG
depends on level of differentiation; the more anaplastic the tumor, the fast its
growth
describe metastasis of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-does not spread
,describe metastasis of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-gain access to
blood and lymphatic channels and metastasizes to other areas of body; grows
across body cavities
General effects of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-usually localized
phenomenon, does not cause generalized effect unless location interferes with vital
functions
general effects of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-generalized effects
such as anemia, weakness, systemic inflammation, weight loss, and CACs
describe tissue destruction of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-wont usually
cause damage unless location interferes with blood flow
describe tissue destruction of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-cause
extensive tissue damage, tumor outgrow its blood supply; may also produce
substances that cause cell damage
describe ability to cause death of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-does not
usually cause death unless its location interferes with vital functions
describe ability to cause death of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-
eventually cause death unless growth can be controlled
Modifiable risk factors of cancer: (7) - CORRECT ANSWER-- alcohol
consumption
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, - exposure to carcinogens
- diet
- infection agents
- radiation
- sunlight exposure
- obesity
Non-modifiable risk factors of cancer: (3) - CORRECT ANSWER-- gender
- age
- genetics - family history
List primary preventions of cancer: (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-- health
promotion and risk reduction
- avoid known carcinogens
- immunizations (HPV, HBV)
- Dietary/lifestyle changes
List secondary preventions of cancer: (2) - CORRECT ANSWER-- screening of
early detection
- genetic testing
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Describe characteristics of benign cells: - CORRECT ANSWER-well-
differentiated cells resemble normal cells of the tissue from which the tumor
originated
Describe characteristics of malignant cells: - CORRECT ANSWER-cells are
undifferentiated and has little resemblance to normal cells of tissue from which
they arose
Describe mode of growth of benign tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER-grows by
expansion and does not infiltrate surrounding tissues; usually encapsulated
describe mode of growth of malignant tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER-grows at
periphery; invade and infiltrate surrounding tissues
describe rate of growth of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-ROG usually
slow
describe rate of growth of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-ROG
depends on level of differentiation; the more anaplastic the tumor, the fast its
growth
describe metastasis of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-does not spread
,describe metastasis of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-gain access to
blood and lymphatic channels and metastasizes to other areas of body; grows
across body cavities
General effects of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-usually localized
phenomenon, does not cause generalized effect unless location interferes with vital
functions
general effects of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-generalized effects
such as anemia, weakness, systemic inflammation, weight loss, and CACs
describe tissue destruction of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-wont usually
cause damage unless location interferes with blood flow
describe tissue destruction of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-cause
extensive tissue damage, tumor outgrow its blood supply; may also produce
substances that cause cell damage
describe ability to cause death of benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-does not
usually cause death unless its location interferes with vital functions
describe ability to cause death of malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-
eventually cause death unless growth can be controlled
Modifiable risk factors of cancer: (7) - CORRECT ANSWER-- alcohol
consumption
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, - exposure to carcinogens
- diet
- infection agents
- radiation
- sunlight exposure
- obesity
Non-modifiable risk factors of cancer: (3) - CORRECT ANSWER-- gender
- age
- genetics - family history
List primary preventions of cancer: (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-- health
promotion and risk reduction
- avoid known carcinogens
- immunizations (HPV, HBV)
- Dietary/lifestyle changes
List secondary preventions of cancer: (2) - CORRECT ANSWER-- screening of
early detection
- genetic testing
