Chapter 34 Review Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following risk factors are associated with cervical cancer? I. HPV II. Low socioeconomic status III. Multiple sexual partners a. I only b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III
A
d. I, II, and III
2
Q
A rectal examination can be used to determine the local
invasion of cervical cancer.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
3
Q
What is the most common gynecologic malignancy in the United States? a. Endometrial cancer b. Vaginal cancer c. Ovarian cancer d. Cervical cancer
A
a. Endometrial cancer
4
Q
What is the most common cause of gynecologic cancer deaths? a. Endometrial cancer b. Vaginal cancer c. Ovarian cancer d. Cervical cancer
A
c. Ovarian cancer
5
Q
A history of breast or colon cancer is a risk factor for development of which gynecologic cancer? a. Ovarian b. Vulvar c. Vaginal d. Endometrial
A
a. Ovarian
6
Q
Which screening tool is responsible for the decreased incidence rate of cervical cancer? a. Mammogram b. Pap smear screenings c. Colposcopy d. CA-125 screenings
A
b. Pap smear screenings
7
Q
What is the most common presenting symptom in cervical cancer? a. Abnormal vaginal bleeding b. Itching c. Ascites d. Satiety
A
a. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
8
Q
What are the risk factors for endometrial cancers? I. Obesity II. Increased estrogen III. Tamoxifen a. I only b. I and II c. II and III d. I, II, and III
A
d. I, II, and III
9
Q
The most common treatment for endometrial cancers is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_? a. Radiation b. Chemotherapy c. Surgery d. Both a and c
A
c. Surgery
10
Q
What is the rounded uppermost portion of the body of the uterus? a. Cervix b. Fundus c. Internal Os d. Both a and c
A
b. Fundus
11
Q
Cervical cancer that has spread outside the cervix to the upper third of the vagina is which stage?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
A
b. II
12
Q
Which is true of a cervical cancer with a stage II classification?
I. The cancer invades beyond the uterus but not to the
pelvic sidewalls.
II. The cancer extends to the lower third of the vagina.
III. Bladder or rectum involvement is possible.
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. I, II, and III
A
a. I
13
Q
What is the most common histologic form of endometrial cancer? a. Squamous cell b. Adenocarcinoma c. Epithelial d. Germ cell
A
b. Adenocarcinoma
