Question 1

What is it called when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  mastectomy
B)  benign
C)  metastasize
D)  mammogramE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is true of Type I diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is typically considered to be "adult onset."
B)  It occurs when the body fails to produce insulin.
C)  It is the most common type of diabetes.
D)  It cannot be treated with insulin.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) B

Question 3

What percentage of diabetics have the type II variety?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  50
C)  75
D)  95E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease
B)  cancer
C)  diabetes
D)  strokeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Cancer is the ________ leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  third
D)  fourthE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When should women begin having a pap test?

Accepted Answer

A)  within 3 years after becoming sexually active
B)  no later than 21
C)  as soon as menstruation begins
D)  both A and BE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Injuries claim more lives than chronic and infectious diseases among people

Accepted Answer

A)  40 and younger.
B)  between 41 and 50.
C)  between 51 and 60.
D)  61 and older.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Symptoms of ovarian cancer include

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal swelling.
B)  digestive disturbance.
C)  vaginal bleeding.
D)  all of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following recommendations were made by the U.S.Preventive Services Task Force for breast cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  All women should have a mammogram every year after the age of 30.
B)  Women should not trust the accuracy of breast self-exams.
C)  Women under the age of 50 should not have a mammogram.
D)  Mammograms should not be used clinically to screen for breast cancer.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which type of cancer accounts for the most cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate
B)  lung
C)  colo-rectal
D)  skinE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) B

Question 11

Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death among male teenagers.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  third
D)  fourthE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

All of the following are common health problems associated with diabetes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  high rate of kidney failure.
B)  high incidence of blindness.
C)  high incidence of lower limb amputation.
D)  high rate of liver failure.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which is NOT an effective ways to relieve depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased social contact
B)  realistic goal setting
C)  regular aerobic exercise
D)  use of sleeping pillsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 14

Injuries are the ________ leading cause of death in the United States among people of all ages.

Accepted Answer

A)  second
B)  third
C)  fourth
D)  fifthE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT among the four leading death causing cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer
B)  colo-rectal cancer
C)  prostate cancer
D)  skin cancerE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Of those listed below,which is the most important lifestyle modification for decreasing risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  practice responsible sexual behavior
B)  don't smoke
C)  lift weights for exercise
D)  drink alcohol in moderationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

What levels on a fasting blood glucose level indicate diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  values greater than 5 mg/dl
B)  values less than 50
C)  values greater than 125
D)  values less than 100E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Tumors that are noncancerous and do not spread are

Accepted Answer

A)  benign.
B)  malignant.
C)  mutation.
D)  oncogenesis.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is among the most serious mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  fears
B)  phobias
C)  sleep disturbances
D)  schizophreniaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Non-smoking spouses of smokers have how much of a greater risk of developing lung cancer than a spouse of a non-smoker?

Accepted Answer

A)  15%
B)  20%
C)  25%
D)  30%E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 22: Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats

What is it called when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?

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Which of the following is true of Type I diabetes?

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What percentage of diabetics have the type II variety?

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?

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Cancer is the ________ leading cause of death in the United States.

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When should women begin having a pap test?

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Injuries claim more lives than chronic and infectious diseases among people

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Symptoms of ovarian cancer include

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Which of the following recommendations were made by the U.S.Preventive Services Task Force for breast cancer screening?

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Which type of cancer accounts for the most cancer deaths?

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Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death among male teenagers.

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All of the following are common health problems associated with diabetes EXCEPT

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Which is NOT an effective ways to relieve depression?

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Injuries are the ________ leading cause of death in the United States among people of all ages.

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Which of the following is NOT among the four leading death causing cancers?

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Of those listed below,which is the most important lifestyle modification for decreasing risk of cancer?

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What levels on a fasting blood glucose level indicate diabetes?

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Tumors that are noncancerous and do not spread are

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Which of the following is among the most serious mental disorders?

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Non-smoking spouses of smokers have how much of a greater risk of developing lung cancer than a spouse of a non-smoker?

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