MID TERM QUESTIONS Flashcards
TRUE OR FALSE: The data that cancer registrars collect help provide information to health care providers and health officials to monitor and improve cancer treatment, conduct research, and target cancer prevention and screening programs.
TRUE
A cancer registry is an information system designed for _________, ____________, and ____________ of data on persons with malignant and some benign neoplasms. (check all that apply)
diagnosis
management
collection
analysis
CMA - COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS
Which type of registry collects data on all cancer cases in a defined population?
hospital-based cancer registry
national-based cancer registry
specialty cancer registry
population-based cancer registry
POPULATION BASED CANCER REGISTRY
TRUE OR FALSE: The need for reliable cancer statistics became increasingly apparent during the early nineteenth century.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Hospital cancer registries are the primary source for a large proportion of cancer case records reported to central registries.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Every state in the U.S. has a population-based state-wide central cancer regisry.
TRUE
Which two organizations collect data for the entire U.S. population?
NCRA
VA
NPCR
SEER
NPCR, SEER
TRUE OR FALSE: Cancer registrars are the first link in the cancer registry system.
TRUE
The primary role of a registrar in a central cancer registry is: (check all that apply)!
follow-up
quality assurance
record consolidation
answering phones
FOLLOW UP, QUALITY ASSURANCE, RECORD CONSOLIDATION
Cancer registry policies and procedures serve as a __________ tool for the registry and cancer program.
treatment
explanatory
reference
basic
REFERENCE
TRUE OR FALSE: Registry software is standardized to meet national standards for registry data items and key functions.
TRUE
The number of ____________ is critical in determining the staffing of a cancer registry department.
hospital managers
phone lines
floors in the hospital
cancer cases
CANCER CASES
The credential ODS is:
Oncology Data Specifics
Oncology Data Specialist
Occular Data Specialist
Oncology Data Specified
ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST
Which of the following is NOT a reason for allowing remote registry work:
the electronic medical record
more work-life balance
lack of office space
more time for chores at home
MORE TIME FOR CHORES AT HOME
ODS’s are required to complete ___ continuing education hours every two years.
20
