AONN STUDY GUIDE 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Colon Cancer Screenings - other.
Answer: Additional TESTs for detecting colorectal cancer
-Yearly FOB
-Yearly fecal Immunochemical - FIT
- If tests are positive, colonoscopy should be done.
- multiple stool take home tests should be done, not just one in office.
●● Lung cancer screening.
Answer: The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer
with low-dose computed tomography in adults ages 55 to 80 years who
have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit
within the past 15 years. Screening should be discontinued once a person
has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that
substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have
curative lung surgery.
●● Lung cancer screening.
Answer: A process of informed and shared decision making with a
clinician related to the potential benefits, limitations, and harms
associated with screening for lung cancer with LDCT should occur
before any decision is made to initiate lung cancer screening
, ●● Skin Cancer Screening.
Answer: USPSTF has insufficient evidence to assess benefits and harms
of skin cancer screening HOWEVER -
- limit sun exposure between 10 am - 4 pm
-use SPF 15 or higher
-whole body yearly examination
- report change in size, color, shape of mole
●● Skin Cancer Screening.
Answer: most common cancer in US; most preventable. cause is
exposure to UV light; see dermatologist for regular check ups
●● ABCDE Rule - skin cancer.
Answer: -Asymmetry
-Border
-Color
-Diameter
-Evolving
●● Prostate cancer screening.
Answer: -Start screening at age 50; High risk begin discussions at 40-45
-If PSA < 2.5; test q 2yrs
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Colon Cancer Screenings - other.
Answer: Additional TESTs for detecting colorectal cancer
-Yearly FOB
-Yearly fecal Immunochemical - FIT
- If tests are positive, colonoscopy should be done.
- multiple stool take home tests should be done, not just one in office.
●● Lung cancer screening.
Answer: The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer
with low-dose computed tomography in adults ages 55 to 80 years who
have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit
within the past 15 years. Screening should be discontinued once a person
has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that
substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have
curative lung surgery.
●● Lung cancer screening.
Answer: A process of informed and shared decision making with a
clinician related to the potential benefits, limitations, and harms
associated with screening for lung cancer with LDCT should occur
before any decision is made to initiate lung cancer screening
, ●● Skin Cancer Screening.
Answer: USPSTF has insufficient evidence to assess benefits and harms
of skin cancer screening HOWEVER -
- limit sun exposure between 10 am - 4 pm
-use SPF 15 or higher
-whole body yearly examination
- report change in size, color, shape of mole
●● Skin Cancer Screening.
Answer: most common cancer in US; most preventable. cause is
exposure to UV light; see dermatologist for regular check ups
●● ABCDE Rule - skin cancer.
Answer: -Asymmetry
-Border
-Color
-Diameter
-Evolving
●● Prostate cancer screening.
Answer: -Start screening at age 50; High risk begin discussions at 40-45
-If PSA < 2.5; test q 2yrs
