Deck 14: Cancer

Question 1

Which of the following cancer types developed from pigmented tissue?

A)Melanoma
B)Lymphoma
C)Carcinoma
D)Sarcoma

Answer 1

Melanoma

Question 2

Which of the following cancers is a viral-linked cancer in 80 percent of cases?

A)Bone
B)Pancreas
C)Breast
D)Cervical

Answer 2

Cervical

Question 3

Which of the following is the most common death-related cancer in both men and women?

A)Skin
B)Brain
C)Liver
D)Lung

Answer 3

Lung

Question 4

Which of the following cancer types developed from muscle cells or connective tissues?

A)Sarcoma
B)Lymphoma
C)Carcinoma
D)Melanoma

Question 5

Which of the following is regarded as a cancerous tumor?

A)Fibrotic
B)Benign
C)Cystic
D)Malignant

Question 6

Which of the following is a term used to describe the spreading of cancer cells from a primary site of origin to distant sites?

A)Active transport
B)Pinocytosis
C)Depolarization
D)Metastasis

Question 7

Most cancers are attributed to which of the following?

A)Carcinogens
B)Oncogenes
C)Oncoviruses
D)Pathogens

Question 8

Which of the following cancer types developed from epithelial tissue?

A)Sarcoma
B)Melanoma
C)Carcinoma
D)Lymphoma

Question 9

Which of the following is the study of malignant tumors?

A)Arthrology
B)Histology
C)Topology
D)Oncology

Question 10

What body area should the therapist avoid for a week to 10 days after the client is ambulatory if he or she had anticancer surgery?

A)Upper extremities
B)Lower extremities
C)Scalp
D)Neck

Question 11

Which of the following is a malignant tumor?

A)Adenoma
B)Osteoma
C)Osteosarcoma
D)Chondroma

Question 12

Which of the following introduces chemical agents into the body to destroy cancer cells?

A)Radiation therapy
B)Biologic therapy
C)Chemotherapy
D)Chemodialysis

Question 13

Which of the following are the two most common ways in which cancer spreads?

A)Bloodstream and digestive tract
B)Local spread and airborne fluids
C)Bloodstream and seeding of respiratory tract
D)Bloodstream and lymphatic system

Question 14

Which of the following words means "tumor"?

A)Neoplasm
B)Tubercle
C)Cyst
D)Nodule

Question 15

Which of the following are NOT common causes of cancer?

A)Viruses and smoking
B)Fungi and protozoa
C)Hormones and genetic mutations
D)Chemicals and radiation

Question 16

Which of the following is a non-cancerous tumor?

A)Malignant
B)Benign
C)Cystic
D)Fibrotic

Question 17

Which of the following disease(s)is characterized by abnormal cells that possess uncontrollable division,lack programmed cell death,and can accumulate into masses,called tumors?

A)Autoimmune
B)Infectious
C)Cancer
D)Deficiency

Question 18

For a client who has had surgery to remove cancer,consider and plan for all but which of the following risk factors?

A)Clot formation
B)Edema
C)Reduced function
D)First-degree skin burn

Question 19

Which of the following best describes carcinogens?

A)Cancer-causing genes
B)Cancer-causing agents such as chemicals and radiation
C)Cancer-causing immune conditions
D)Cancer-causing hormones

Question 20

Eighty percent of all cancers are linked to:

A)Genetics
B)Heredity
C)Environmental factors including diet and lifestyle choices
D)Hormonal imbalances

Question 21

Which of the following is called cancer of the blood?

A)Leukocytosis
B)Thrombopenia
C)Leukemia
D)Sarcoma

Question 22

Common moles have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A)They have even borders.
B)They have an evenly shaded brown color.
C)They have an asymmetrical shape.
D)They are smooth to the touch.

Question 23

Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of:

A)Chemotherapy
B)Skin cancer
C)Viral therapy
D)Hemotologic therapy

Question 24

Which of the following is the main massage consideration for clients who have had a bone marrow transplant?

A)Heat intolerance
B)Hair loss
C)Immunosuppression
D)Client positioning

Question 25

As of 2007,what is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States?

A)Colon cancer
B)Breast cancer
C)Cervical cancer
D)Lung cancer

Question 26

Which of the following is the main cause of lung cancer?

A)Asbestos
B)Human papillomavirus
C)Cigarette (tobacco)smoke
D)Radiation

Question 27

Common side effects of biologic therapy,which are also symptoms of immunostimulation,include:

A)Alternating constipation and diarrhea
B)Nausea,fatigue,and fever
C)Mouth sores,hair loss,and neuropathy
D)Red,dry,itchy skin

Question 28

All but which of the following are considerations for a client treated with radiation?

A)Reduce treatment time to 30 minutes if the client reports feeling fatigued.
B)The therapist should wear gloves with certain types of radiation therapy.
C)Assess skin condition before each massage.
D)Avoid massaging irradiated areas.

Question 29

Fever in a client undergoing chemotherapy:

A)Is a common side effect and requires no special consideration
B)Is a rare side effect and requires that the therapist use lighter-than-normal pressure
C)Means that massage time should be reduced to 30 minutes if the client is also fatigued
D)Is contraindicated until the client is fever-free for 48 hours

Question 30

According to the textbook,what should the therapist avoid using if the client is nauseated from cancer treatments?

A)Reflexology
B)Craniosacral therapy
C)Aromatherapy and scented lubricants
D)Alternating ice and heat packs

Question 31

Which of the following is cancer of the lymph nodes?

A)Leukemia
B)Sarcoma
C)Carcinoma
D)Lymphoma

Question 32

Which of the following choices does NOT represent a potential massage benefit for clients with cancer?

A)It reduces tension and decreases pain.
B)It reduces or prevents edema.
C)It bolsters immune function and improves sleep.
D)It reduces tumors and clears lymph.

Question 33

Which of the following accounts for about 75 percent of all skin cancers?

A)Malignant melanoma
B)Basal cell carcinoma
C)Kaposi carcinoma
D)Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 34

Mammograms can assist in early detection of which type of cancer?

A)Breast cancer
B)Liver cancer
C)Cervical cancer
D)Skin cancer

Question 35

What treatment modifications should the therapist employ if a client with cancer who has been cleared for massage has received ThioTEPA or cyclophosphamide chemotherapy within 24 hours of his or her scheduled appointment?

A)Avoid lower extremities.
B)Use gloves.
C)Avoid vibration and percussion.
D)Suggest that the client void before massage begins.

Question 36

Which of the following treatments utilizes ionizing radiation to kill or inactivate cancer cells?

A)Radiation therapy
B)Magnetic resonance imaging
C)Chemotherapy
D)CAT scan

Question 37

If a client with cancer has edema and is cleared for massage,treatment modifications include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Elevate the affected area.
B)Stroke lightly and centripetally.
C)Work the affected limb proximally,then distally.
D)Apply heat after treatment.

Question 38

If a client is receiving chemotherapy and has received clearance for massage therapy but is experiencing neuropathy,what treatment modifications should the therapist employ?

A)There are no modifications needed.
B)Avoid hypersensitive areas.
C)Elevate the area with neuropathy and apply ice packs.
D)Neuropathy is an absolute contraindication.

Question 39

Which of the following is the most malignant and lethal skin cancer type?

A)Malignant melanoma
B)Basal cell carcinoma
C)Kaposi sarcoma
D)Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 40

Which of the following actions is necessary before treating clients with cancer?

A)Obtain clearance from their health care provider.
B)Devise a treatment plan,with benefits and contraindications,which can be applied to all clients with cancer.
C)Determine when the client will receive anticancer treatment,and schedule massage as close as possible to those days.
D)Explain to clients that they should not talk about their cancer or personal concerns during massage to help with relaxation.