Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification Practice Exam

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• In cancer staging, what does an absence of evidence typically indicate?
• Which grant program conducted by the ACS focuses on immunotherapy and immune responses?
• Which of the following is reportable to the SEER Program for cases diagnosed in 2025?
• Which embryonic layer gives rise to glandular epithelium and the lining of the digestive tract?
• What is the role of p16 in relation to cancer?
• What phase of cancer treatment aims to achieve remission?
• What does the term 'proximal' refer to?
• What is the primary focus of the Privacy Rule in the context of HIPAA?
• How should modality codes be handled in the event of isotope confusion in brachytherapy?
• What is the primary function of the submucosa in urinary sites?
• What invasion is considered pT2 stage and usually occurs secondary to hilar soft tissue invasion?
• What defines the responsibilities of a cancer registrar regarding confidential information?
• What information is primarily used for assigning a clinical stage (cTNM)?
• What is the name of the HIPAA compliant data file that contains cases submitted to the NCDB?
• A state central cancer registry may report cases to each of the following entities except?
• In breast cancer, overexpression of HER2 is linked to what prognosis?
• Who guides the cancer program in measuring and improving performance through a quality improvement initiative?
• Is pulmonary KS (Kaposi Sarcoma) considered reportable?
• What does the Code of Ethics represent?
• What does BRM stand for in oncology?
• What is a term for a tumor arising from connective tissue?
• What condition is characterized by the discharge of blood in the urine?
• For which type of cancer is p16 testing mandatory?
• For a patient with endometrial adenocarcinoma identifying as multiracial, which is the correct code for Race1?
• What test procedure assists in the identification of cutoffs related to lymph node involvement in testis cancer?
• What is indicated by the term ascites?
• What is the purpose of the TNM staging system in oncology?
• In cancer registry coding, what is the importance of documenting the primary site of cancer?
• Which method is used to address incorrect coding or discrepancy between codes?
• What does ENE stand for in cancer terminology?
• What is the primary purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
• What is coded for the Grade Clinical data item of a solid primary tumor?
• Which rule establishes standards for protecting medical records?
• Who guides the cancer program's Quality Improvement initiatives?
• What does the pTNM classification rely on?
• What type of information can be used in clinical staging?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of data that is categorized nonnumerically?
• Which standard setter was established through the Cancer Registries Amendment Act in 1992?
• What is the function of the cancer committee regarding member attendance?
• Pyelonephritis describes inflammation of which part of the body?
• Which standard sets the benchmark for professional excellence in the cancer registry field?
• Which condition is NOT associated with skin issues?
• Which term refers to 'forming in the bronchi'?
• What rounding rule is applied when measuring tumors between 1-4 mm?
• What is coded for the dose per fraction in a treatment plan where a patient received 45 Gy in 25 fractions?
• What type of organization is the AACR?
• What is the primary purpose of thoracoscopy?
• In cases where multiple tumors are reported as a single primary, which Summary Stage should be assigned?
• What organization is known for its mission in cancer research for prevention?
• The term for staging after systemic therapy or radiation treatment is known as:
• What is defined as a new tumor or frank cancer?
• What is the full form of LDH in the context of tumor markers?
• What does ERCP help to identify?
• Which source is classified as a primary casefinding source?
• What is the role of monocytes in the immune system?
• What is the appropriate code for Carcinoma in situ with focal invasion regarding reportability?
• In the case of low-grade ureteral carcinoma, if no additional information is available, how is it classified?
• For patients treated with local tumor excision for kidney cancer, what quality measure is checked by NCDB?
• Why is it important for cancer registrars to adhere to ethical standards?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of encryption in data transmission?
• What does the parenchyma of an organ represent?
• What is the primary complication of myasthenia gravis?
• In the scenario regarding the patient with colon cancer and prostate cancer, which of the following statements is correct concerning their addresses at the time of diagnosis?
• What type of patient data does CBTRUS primarily collect?
• What characteristic of polychotomous data differentiates it from dichotomous data?
• What type of cancer registry is designed to determine cancer patterns among various populations, monitor cancer trends over time, and evaluate cancer control efforts?
• Which of the following groups of data accuracy is required according to the Cancer Registry Quality Control Plan?
• In the context of unknown primary tumors, how is T0 classified?
• In the case of a patient with a history of ductal carcinoma showing metastatic mucinous carcinoma in the liver, do the solid tumor rules apply?
• Nervous tissue is primarily composed of what type of cells?
• Which aspect is NOT directly evaluated by quality control activities in cancer registries?
• Which regions are classified as the axial regions of the body?
• Which statement about the lamina propria is true?
• What type of cancer frequently uses Gleason scoring for its prognosis?
• Which term refers to the presence of invasion in testis tumors that does not deal with grading?
• What type of treatment is KEYTRUDA classified as?
• What is the behavior classification for primary tumors of the brain and central nervous system to be reportable?
• Which quality improvement methodology focuses on testing and learning in small cycles?
• What does M1 signify in cancer staging?
• What is HER2 primarily associated with in breast cancer?
• Which of the following statements about Breslow thickness is true?
• In the case of a patient who was admitted with congestive heart failure and subsequently revealed lung cancer, what would be the date of first contact?
• In anaphase, what is pulled towards the centrioles?
• If a patient reports a sudden loss of strength possibly with fainting, what is this referred to?
• What does the term 'catchment area' refer to in cancer registries?
• What is the clinical grade for a rectal adenocarcinoma following chemotherapy based on the biopsy?
• What type of patient distress is screened at least once during the first course of treatment?
• Which of the following is a main focus of Quality Assurance?
• What does the suffix "-osis" indicate in medical terminology?
• What total dose was administered during Phase I Radiation Treatment for Stage III prostate carcinoma?
• What is a frequency distribution?
• What does the term "hematopoietic" refer to?
• What does the presence of concentrations in the lungs indicate?
• Which entity listed is an accreditation program in the Cancer Programs Department of the American College of Surgeons?
• What is the process of identifying reportable cancer cases known as?
• Once the primary site is determined, what is necessary for assessing the involvement of other organs or structures?
• Which procedure involves removing tissue for examination?
• What should be determined first when identifying the primary site of cancer?
• What does "gno" refer to in medical terminology?
• What does the term "DOI" stand for in clinical classification?
• The stroma can support which function within an organ?
• Which procedure allows for a sample to be taken quickly during surgery?
• What is the Standard 7.1 quality measure for bladder cancer cases reported in the National Cancer Database (NCDB)?
• Which condition is characterized by chronic dilation of the bronchi?
• Which of the following phases of treatment should be reported to the NCDB?
• What is the appropriate action when disease progression is known to have occurred after the initial stage workup?
• What is considered nonregional when discussing nodes outside the regional nodes?
• What does categorical data refer to?
• What is the main goal of using a continent urinary diversion?
• What does the term "cele" refer to in medical terminology?
• What does the suffix "-emia" indicate in a medical context?
• Psoriasis is characterized by which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
• What staging code is assigned to an unknown primary cancer site?
• What additional component accompanies all stage classifications?
• What does hematochezia refer to?
• What does hematemesis refer to?
• What is neurofibroma categorized as?
• What is the final step of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells?
• What is the significance of the Breach Notification Rule?
• For a patient with squamous cell carcinoma receiving radiation to the oropharynx and lymph nodes, what is the correct code for the drainage lymph nodes?
• In the context of colorectal surgery, what is the key indicator that systemic therapy is appropriate based on pathology?
• A researcher used SEER data to calculate an estimate of the number of women with breast cancer in Iowa on a certain date. This estimate is:
• In cancer registry management, what does the term 'class of case' refer to?
• What does the term "lateral" refer to in anatomical terminology?
• In anatomy, what does "glottic" refer to?
• How is hilar soft tissue invasion classified in testis cancer?
• Which typical demographic information is NOT specifically listed as part of ePHI?
• What occurs during telophase I in cell division?
• What is the primary function of plasma?
• Which type of registry focuses on improving patient care and maintains data on all diagnosed and/or treated cancer patients at a facility?
• What is the significance of a +2/3 intensity in p16 testing?
• What groups were convened to coordinate a change management process among standard-setting agencies?
• What is the minimum follow-up rate required for eligible cases from the most current year of completed cases through 15 years?
• The procedure of removing tissue from a living patient for diagnosis via microscopic examination is known as?
• What marker is commonly used to evaluate prostate health?
• Which rule protects against anticipated impermissible uses or disclosures not allowed by the rule?
• The AACR focuses on which aspect of cancer research?
• What term describes an increase in the size of a tissue?
• What type of registry is CBTRUS?
• The Central Tumor Registry of the United States Department of Defense is an example of which type of registry?
• What process restricts access to information resources?
• What process will the central cancer registry use to determine if two records are the same primary or two different primaries?
• A state central registry received multiple abstracts for the same patient with the same tumor. A new abstract was created using the best information from each of the multiple abstracts. Creating the new record is part of which process?
• The frontal plane is also known as what?
• Which of the following features is NOT a capability of Registry Plus Exchange Plus software?
• What does AKI stand for in medical terminology?
• What does the Security Rule establish?
• For a prostate cancer patient treated with one set of seeds, how is this recorded?
• What is the guideline for including clinical information in pathologic staging?
• How are metachronous primary tumors staged?
• What could invalidate a date of diagnosis determination in the context of suspicious findings?
• Which of the following correctly defines a clinical trial?
• What is formed from outpouchings of the coelomic cavity?
• What must cancer programs do each calendar year according to quality improvement initiative guidelines?
• Hospital A is planning to participate in a clinical trial of patients with advanced lung cancer. To protect the rights of patients involved in this clinical research, the study must be approved by the:
• What medical term describes a condition of stone formation in a particular organ?
• What is indicated by a cT blank designation in prostate cancer staging?
• What term is used to describe malignant tumors of fat tissue?
• Which of the following is NOT a program related to ACoS?
• Which classification of sarcoma is associated with soft tissues primarily affecting the legs?
• What does hCG stand for in serum tumor markers?
• Which quality improvement tool can help visualize the distribution of data points?
• Which type of blood cell is responsible for fighting infection?
• What is the name of the organization that began collecting cancer data in 1973?
• What term is used to describe the process when cells of the embryo begin to change shape and structure into distinct layers?
• What does clinical information include in relation to definitive surgery?
• Which type of services should not be counted towards compliance in the survivorship program?
• What does PSA stand for in the context of prostate health?
• What do frequency distributions provide an overview of?
• For AJCC Clinical Stage I-III breast cancer, the first surgery should be performed within how many days of diagnosis?
• Which of the following is a key responsibility of a cancer registry?
• Which event signifies the start of the first course of treatment for rectal cancer?
• The American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention II study began in 1982 with more than 77,000 volunteers. What type of study is this?
• Which type of information must healthcare organizations protect?
• Which pattern is not part of the equation used to determine a Gleason score for prostate cancer?
• Which methods can be used for microscopic assessment of cN?
• In the context of a quality initiative, what must the problem statement include?
• What does the term "record linkage" refer to?
• Which of the following is an example of a community organization that can partner with the cancer committee?
• What major function is encompassed in registry software?
• What type of biopsy is used for clinical staging in cases of infiltrating ductal carcinoma?
• Does the report of an immature teratoma based on imaging alone make it reportable?
• What is the primary purpose of the American Society of Clinical Oncology?
• Is microscopic confirmation mandatory for TNM classification?
• What does steatorrhea indicate?
• What does the DMAIC process stand for in six sigma methodology?
• Which treatment intent requires that at least 16 lymph nodes are examined in gastric adenocarcinoma?
• What does the suffix "-lysis" refer to?
• What does the suffix "-otomy" refer to?
• Continuous data can be categorized into two types. What are they?
• For what type of cases is the Grade Post Therapy Clin (yc) data item introduced?
• What is the device used during an ultrasound when placed directly on the skin or inside a body opening?
• HIPAA and other regulations give patients the right to:
• In the context of pure seminoma, how is T1 subclassified?
• What does the M0 classification mean?
• What histological consideration is important when determining the application of solid tumor rules?
• Which cancer-related education must a non-ODS member complete each year?
• Which of the following is NOT included in the pathologic staging guidelines?
• What is the classification when hilar soft tissue invasion occurs beyond the rete testis?
• What percentage of eligible cancer pathology reports must be structured using synoptic reporting according to CAP standards?
• What does IVIG stand for?
• How is tumor size measured for most tumors according to clinical T components?
• What is informed consent?
• What does a p-value indicate in research?
• Which of the following conditions is described as inflammation of a nerve?
• Why is it important to know the degrees of freedom in statistics?
• Which class of case indicates that all first course treatment was done at the reporting facility?
• What type of biopsy allows for a rapid preliminary diagnosis during surgery but is not 100% reliable?
• What describes a retrospective study?
• Which of the following is associated with poor survival rates in breast cancer?
• What is a health registry?
• What is the time frame for which data on the extent of cancer is included?
• What does phagocytosis involve?
• How many regional lymph nodes must be removed and examined in colon cancer resections?
• Which two personal details are included in the demographics to be protected in ePHI?
• What is the outermost layer of the urinary tract called?
• In which part of the body is brachytherapy utilized for cancer treatment?
• If only one synoptic report is needed for the resection of two lesions within one procedure, how many reports are required for two separate resections of colon cancer?
• What best describes a "contiguous tumor"?
• What is another term for a tumor?
• Mary wants to evaluate the consistency of abstracting among her team; what study should she perform?
• When might treatment be interrupted according to coding guidelines?
• Nominal data is characterized by which of the following?
• When recording non-specific dates, which month is associated with Spring?
• Nephrolithiasis is defined as what condition?
• What is the significance of the time of cancer progression in clinical classification?
• What staging system is related to Colon/Rectum cancers?
• Which committee facilitates NAACCR's adaptability to cancer surveillance changes?
• What is the significance of the T designation in cancer staging?
• Stage groups are used to establish what in cancer prognosis?
• Which type of data is described as being ordered in some way, such as rankings?
• For patients with a history of reportable tumors, how should you handle sequence numbers?
• When should clinical information be gathered according to guidelines?
• If a fellow cancer registrar requests confidential information about a patient, how should Jesse respond?
• Which organization provides validation for cancer registrar certification?
• What does NSGCT stand for in oncology?
• What is the meaning of "dyschezia"?
• Cancer data from Chatham County were reviewed by the Georgia Cancer Registry to determine the incidence rate of ovarian cancer in 2021 in the county. Women residing in Chatham County are the:
• Which term accurately describes "painful urination"?
• What classification is given to patients with melanoma in situ?
• Which term describes the practice of assessing an individual’s risk for cancer based on genetic factors?
• What looks at the systems and processes in place that affect not only the accuracy of the data but other performance indicators as well?
• Which tool is used to help organize data for quality improvement?
• When coding the grade of a tumor, which of the following statements is true?
• Which primary site has a Standard 7.1 quality measure that verifies a circumferential margin of greater than 1 mm following surgical resection?
• How many regional lymph nodes must be removed for surgical management of gastric adenocarcinoma according to the National Cancer Database?
• What is coded as the Radiation Primary Treatment Volume for a total mastectomy patient?
• What is designed to reduce or prevent unauthorized code that can corrupt data and systems?
• What is the pathological grade for a low-grade urothelial carcinoma post-TURBT when it later shows high grade?
• What should SEER facilities code Modality to when a patient is in a first untreated phase?
• What is the primary goal of access control in information systems?
• Which entity is considered a "Standard Setter" according to cancer registry management principles?
• When coding for a patient incarcerated at a prison, which address should be documented?
• What procedure does exenteration specifically refer to?
• If a patient was given an accession number and was determined not to have a reportable tumor, what should happen to that accession number?
• What does the root word 'erythr(o)' signify?
• The classification for patients receiving therapy before planned surgery is known as what?
• What does the term "morphology" refer to in the context of tissue categorization?
• Which component of the nervous system includes adrenergic fibers that mainly depress secretion?
• What type of data does "aggregate data" refer to?
• If you see a neighbor's health record, what should you do?
• Which of the following is NOT a national cancer organization?
• The Los Angeles County Cancer Surveillance Program collects and analyzes information on all new cancer diagnoses made among residents of the County. It is an example of a:
• How are cancer registries maintained by hospitals?
• How does Radiation Course Total Dose differ from Total Dose?
• What is the goal of consolidation therapy?
• If p16 testing is not performed, how is the case staged?
• A patient was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma via aspiration biopsy of the axillary lymph node. What is the primary site to be recorded on the abstract?
• When may information from a surgical resection after neoadjuvant treatment be utilized for Summary Stage determination?
• What does fulguration refer to in medical terminology?
• Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting impulses throughout the body?
• Patients with high levels of EGFR typically have what prognosis?
• Where should metafiles and associated documentation be uploaded for sharing among registries?
• What law was one of the first federal laws to provide specific protection for patient privacy?
• What does the acronym QI stand for in the context of healthcare?
• Where can key information about the primary site and histology typically be found?
• Broncholithiasis is characterized by what condition?
• This certification is the first program of its kind for outpatient oncology practices in the United States:
• What is the term used for cancer of unknown primary?
• Which grant program focuses on the link between laboratory investigation and human testing?
• Which of the following cancers does T0 NOT apply to?
• Which type of cancer registries can be established?
• Which staging system is used globally to classify the extent of cancer spread?
• What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
• Which primary site should overlapping non-invasive tumors of the bladder and ureter be coded to?
• What procedure involves the transplantation of ureters into the sigmoid colon?
• What is the purpose of an excisional biopsy?
• In which of the following terms does the prefix indicate a blood-related condition?
• What is one of the first steps in a quality improvement initiative?
• What role does querying the physician play in resolving discrepancies in staging data?
• A Nottingham score of 8 in a path report commonly indicates which primary site?
• What is one of the core data elements required in synoptic reporting?
• What condition is indicated by pneumonectasis?
• Lymph nodes located above the clavicles are referred to as?
• What happens if there is a change in target volume during treatment phases?
• What two organizations jointly sponsor the NCDB?
• What does "yc" stand for in cancer staging?
• What does "yp" signify in the context of oncology?
• Which type of white blood cell is most abundant and phagocytic?
• What does PTA stand for within a medical context?
• What does an EMR (electronic medical record) represent?
• What does cholelithiasis refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of data collected in cancer registries?
• Which of the following is a requirement under the Privacy Rule?
• For a case diagnosed with p16 positive oropharyngeal cancer, which clinical node classification should be anticipated?
• What does the Breach Notification Rule require from covered entities?
• What is the purpose of the aTNM classification?
• What is the required attendance percentage for cancer committee meetings?
• What is defined as 'Fraction' in radiation therapy?
• What does "yster(o)" refer to in medical terminology?
• What is the medical term that refers to 'painful' or 'ache'?
• When is class of case 10 assigned?
• What is the definition of a cytokine?
• What quality improvement methodology is used for large scale projects where careful planning is necessary, or when repeated testing is not possible?
• What total radiation dose was given to a patient during 25 fractions of treatment?
• What type of tumor behavior is not reportable for primary tumors of the brain and central nervous system?
• What should be documented in the cancer committee minutes regarding genetic counseling?
• Which states were part of the original SEER Program registries established in 1973?
• The appendicular regions of the body include which of the following?
• What significant act was passed in 1971, leading to an increase in the NCI budget for cancer research?
• Who typically forms the Ethics committee in cancer registries?
• What are platelets also known as?
• What was established by the National Cancer Act passed in 1937?
• Which aspect of documentation can affect the accuracy of Summary Stage assignment?
• What is the main purpose of CBTRUS?
• Which organization annually publishes cancer statistics to estimate cancer burden?
• What portion of funding for state registries is often provided by federal sources?
• Which code range indicates neoplasms of malignant behavior?
• Which classification denotes invasive cancer according to the provided standards?
• Dysuria is the term for which of the following symptoms?
• A fine needle aspiration is used to remove what type of sample?
• For a patient who received a total of 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the right tonsil, what is coded for the radiation primary treatment volume?
• What should be done if treatment modality details are not available?
• Which committee is responsible for decreasing the number of cancer diagnoses through annual events?
• In the context of quality measures, what does 'active surveillance' imply for low-risk prostate cancer patients?
• How is a case control defined in medical research?
• Which measure below identifies a measure of central tendency?
• In AJCC classification, where is C12.9 pyriform sinus categorized?
• Which role can an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) serve in a Cancer Committee?
• In what kind of metastasis are new tumors diagnosed after the primary tumor has been treated?
• What is the primary purpose of Mohs surgery?
• In Mohs surgery, what is the process followed once a layer of skin is removed?
• How many cancer-related Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours must oncology nurses earn during each accreditation cycle?
• A patient has a mammogram with a probable malignant impression. What is the date of initial diagnosis for breast cancer?
• What does the sequence number indicate in patient records?
• Which tissue type is the most abundant and widely distributed in the body?
• The CoC's initial work focused on establishing standards for what?
• What is the minimum number of total surgical resection cases to be evaluated during an internal audit?
• What does "dysphagia" indicate?
• Which system is designed for managing data on persons with malignant neoplasms?
• What does cryosurgery involve?
• How often must reports on the quality improvement initiative's status be provided to the cancer committee?
• What technique combines both positron emission tomography and computed tomography?
• What would be considered a true zero value in ratio data?
• In which chapter of the AJCC is the endometrium located?
• For a bladder tumor with mixed grades of high and low, what should be the clinical grade?
• What should Non-SEER facilities code the Phase I Volume to when a patient has no treatment?
• What is the primary function of connective tissue?
• What do we call a multi-disciplinary meeting where cancer cases are presented to discuss treatment plans?
• What method uses a small cutting needle to remove a core of tissue for microscopic examination?
• What is a critical capability of virus protection software?
• Which action is most appropriate when there is evidence of illegal or unethical conduct of an ODS-C?
• What is the first accreditation program focused on specialty care for a site-specific disease?
• What organization serves as a research resource to NCI for cancer prevention and control studies?
• What does ureterosigmoidostomy involve?
• What is the code for the pathological grade when a TURBT shows low grade after an initial high-grade diagnosis?
• What does dysphagia refer to?
• What timeframe is specified for initiating systemic therapy for pathologically staged NSCLC patients?
• What does TME stand for in surgical oncology?
• What does the term 'sagittal plane' indicate?
• In which type of cancer is p16 testing not mandatory?
• What does the suffix -ectomy refer to in a medical context?
• What classification is assigned for an excisional biopsy of melanoma when no margins are mentioned in the operative report?
• What does excrescence refer to?
• What is salpingoopherectomy?
• Recurrent cancer arises from what type of cells?
• What area of research does the Cancer Cell Biology and Metastasis grant program improve understanding of?
• What identifies an immature teratoma in reportability terms?
• In a healthcare context, who is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate data reporting?
• What is the correct terminology for the extension of cancerous cells outside of lymph nodes?
• What does the suffix "-itis" generally refer to in medical terminology?
• What term refers to the probability that the observed result would occur by chance alone?
• Where are the palatine tonsils located in the human body?
• What does 'Total Phase Dose' refer to in treatment documentation?
• For a cancer case, what is the relationship between clinical grade and tumor differentiation?
• What does an EHR (electronic health record) contain?
• The term "debunking" in oncology refers to which of the following?
• Which organization primarily focuses on statistics and outcomes of cancer?
• What is the primary role of the Breach Notification Rule?
• What does the term "ptysis" refer to?
• What term refers to the removal of fluid and cells through a needle?
• What do adjacent connective tissues refer to in oncology?
• Standardization of cancer registry data allows for aggregating and comparing cancer data as long as the data are collected using what?
• What type of investigations are associated with the Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry of Cancer grant program?
• What is the status of carcinoma in situ of the cervix and various intraepithelial neoplasias according to CoC?
• What is a major focus of the NAACCR?
• What is designed to ensure that transmitted data across networks is not intercepted or understood by unintended recipients?
• What software is designed to assist central registries in data collection?
• Which of the following is NOT compliant with survivorship program standards?
• What term refers to the three-dimensional space receiving therapeutic doses of radiation?
• A patient with stage III colon cancer was treated with hemicolectomy and FOLFOX. What is FOLFOX classified as?
• Which of the following best describes a 'reliability study'?
• What is the cut off point for determining p16+ by immunohistochemistry regarding nuclear expression?
• Which organization is known for providing grants to investigator-initiated cancer research projects?
• Which term describes ongoing treatment after achieving remission?
• What anatomical structure do the tonsils collectively form?
• What is a common treatment concern for someone with hematuria?
• Which part of an organ is referred to as the medulla?
• Which of the following correctly describes Two-factor authentication?
• What is the primary role of stroma in an organ?
• What code is assigned for Death Certificate Only (DCO) cases?
• The primary focus of cancer registries is to enhance understanding of which aspect?
• Why might central registries need to develop custom edits?
• The triennial CoC site visit does not qualify as what?
• What do the size cutoffs in the N category refer to?
• What is the primary use of the EUS procedure?
• What prefix corresponds to bad, painful, or difficult?
• Which program is strategically aligned with the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology?
• What reporting format must a cancer program meet for compliance regarding cancer pathology reports?
• What term describes difficulty breathing when lying down?
• Which structure typically does NOT refer to adjacent connective tissues?
• A peripheral blood smear is coded as which of the following?
• Which organization established the Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR)?
• A patient is diagnosed in 2015 with prostate cancer and in 2023 with a pituitary adenoma. What is the correct sequencing in the cancer registry?
• What is the name of the central repository for DOD reported incidence cases?
• What is prohibited when establishing a goal under cancer program standards?
• When coding Phase I radiation for a breast primary to supraclavicular lymph nodes, what is the correct code?
• A patient underwent a TAHBSO with a final pathologic diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma. What would be assigned to Pathological Grade?
• What condition is characterized by an infection leading to inflammation of the renal pelvis?
• In coding, what does the term 'analytic' refer to regarding cancer cases?
• Which rule protects individual electronic personal health information?
• In breast cancer, mutations in the p53 gene are often linked to what characteristic of the disease?
• How many total surgical resection cases must be evaluated in an internal audit for synoptic reporting?
• What is the formal process established to report, investigate, and resolve events that may reflect security breaches?
• Which of the following organizations receive data submissions from central registries in the United States?
• What does the suffix '-ectasis' refer to?
• What coding is used for gamma knife surgery in a patient with a primary brain tumor?
• What anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sections?
• Which lobe of the left lung is located above the hilum?
• Which plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?
• What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?
• What is the minimum percentage of the annual analytic caseload that must be presented at a multidisciplinary cancer case conference each year?
• What does a CT scan indicating pulmonary hemorrhage often suggest?
• What is a continent urinary diversion?
• What chapter would be used to assign staging for a squamous cell carcinoma that is p16 positive?
• In medical terminology, what does the suffix "-oid" typically mean?
• What structure arises from the ectoderm germ layer?
• In cancer data reporting, what does the term "universal case definition" refer to?
• Acromegaly is characterized by what physical change?
• What is required for the clinical staging of testicular tumors?
• What does lymphovascular invasion indicate?
• What must be done if cancer is diagnosed without confirmation?
• What is the primary class of case when treatment starts at your facility but is defined by the patient's overall treatment?
• How much radiation was given to the base of tongue in the treatment of a patient on 04/27/2023?
• Which type of data is primarily qualitative?
• Which term specifically refers to the benign tumors associated with peripheral nerves?
• What type of data provides incentives for community involvement at the local level?
• What is the AJCC TNM staging system primarily used for?
• What suffix would you use to denote a condition that refers to "bursting forth"?
• What does emphysema describe?
• Which institution was established in 1926 for cancer registry?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three rules related to protecting patient health information?
• Quality control activities in cancer registries evaluate what?
• Which of the following best describes retrospective studies?
• What does the term "peripheral" refer to in anatomical terminology?
• What does the term "acute kidney injury" imply in a medical context?
• Which of the following terms means “a decrease in cell number” in medical terminology?
• What is a check sheet primarily used for?
• What do the Phase Order Rules specify about summarizing phases?
• Which group is known for advocating cancer awareness and prevention initiatives?
• What is a feature of the muscularis propria layer in urinary sites?
• In oncology, an increase in which lymph nodes is typically concerning for lymphoma?
• TRUS is an abbreviation for which medical imaging technique?
• What does interval data represent?
• Which classification system is used to determine the stage of tumors in cancer registries?
• In which of the following cases is a minimum of 80 percent required for prospective presentations at a case conference?
• The NAACCR Standards Implementation Guidelines state major changes should occur on a _________ cycle?
• In a clinical trial, what is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
• Which of the following tools is based on the 80/20 principle?
• In the context of a patient with bronchiectasis, what is coronary thrombosis?
• NAACCR’s annual review and certification of data is based on which of the following criteria?
• To which organization do U.S. central registries voluntarily report?
• Can a goal from one standard be based on work done in another standard?
• What is the Standard 7.1 quality measure for prostate cancer cases reported in the National Cancer Database (NCDB)?
• What type of chart is categorized as a data-driven tool?
• What is a key feature of Informed Consent in clinical research?
• What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?
• What is the primary purpose of the SEER program?
• For a TURB showing urothelial carcinoma, what type of staging is assigned?
• If a primary site code is C54.9 and a sex code is 1, what type of edit will be generated?
• Which of the following describes the primary benefit of fluoroscopy?
• What is the role of the ACS?
• What is the date of first contact for a patient with a lumpectomy performed at JKL Hospital?
• Is imaging required to assess regional lymph nodes for clinical staging?
• What does extranodal extension (ENE) refer to?
• What credential sets the standard for professional excellence in the cancer registry field?
• What sequence number range is assigned to histologies with a behavior code of /0 (benign) or /1 (borderline)?
• Who developed the AJCC TNM staging system?
• What does chondritis refer to?
• What is a freestanding pathology laboratory typically a source for?
• Which type of study utilizes data collected from current cancer patients?
• What is the appropriate coding for volume when the cancer organ has been removed?
• What is the correct code for the number of fractions given in the treatment of a patient who received 45 Gy in 25 fractions?
• What is the role of a reabstracting study?
• Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?
• What is the pathology classification of the presence of lymphovascular invasion in testicular cancer?
• The term used to define the number of tasks performed during a given time period is:
• What anatomical structures are preserved during axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for breast cancer?
• What is the role of the SEER program in cancer research?
• Which indicates a patient diagnosed at an outside facility but receives part of treatment at your facility?
• In a brachytherapy treatment regimen, how many fractions would be recorded for 10 separate sessions?
• Cancer Registry professionals are expected to do which of the following?
• What system did the AJCC adopt and modify for clinical and pathologic staging?
• What does lymphovascular invasion (LVI) refer to?
• How can cancer spread to other organs or structures?
• What type of report is required for bilateral axillary surgery for breast cancer?
• What key element must be present in the synoptic reporting format for cancer pathology reports?
• For a patient undergoing neoadjuvant radiation followed by resection of rectal cancer, what code is entered for Radiation/Surgery Sequence?
• What code is used to describe tumors located at the apex of the lung?
• What does the prefix "dys-" generally indicate in medical terminology?
• Which lymph node is an indicator of malignancies in the abdominal organs?
• What clinical classification is associated with metastasis?
• What does FERPA stand for?
• Which grade category would you assign to a sample that cannot be assessed and is therefore unknown?
• Alopecia is the medical term for what condition?
• What is the required metric for a QI initiative?
• In the hospital setting, cancer registrars can work with what group to help improve patient care?
• What is the primary site code for Liposarcoma of the leg?
• What is the indicated timeframe for initiating adjuvant radiation following definitive surgery for breast cancer according to NCDB?
• When a prostate cancer patient only has a TURP treatment, what is coded for Phase 1 dose per fraction?
• A patient enters your facility in 1997 and is diagnosed with colon cancer. What would be the accession number for this patient diagnosed with colon cancer?
• Which type of leukocyte is primarily responsible for the production of antibodies?
• Which principle emphasizes reducing waste within a process?
• If a cervical lymph node is positive for p16, where should one look for more information regarding the primary site?
• Which classification is specifically applicable when surgery is performed before adjuvant therapy?
• Which of the following is a permissible disclosure of confidential patient information from a cancer registry?
• How must goals established under the cancer program standards be directed?
• Which member of the cancer program is responsible for case abstracting?
• What is the staging system used for gynecologic conditions?
• The stroma consists of which of the following?
• Where does the clinical classification time frame start?
• What code is assigned for diagnostic confirmation in the breast cancer scenario described?
• From which layer do the kidney and gonads develop?
• How do named organs differ from unnamed structures in oncology?
• What symptom is commonly associated with pruritus?
• The stage group of a T3 N0 M0 Grade 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the cervical esophagus is?
• Which type of treatment schedule is typically involved in secondary casefinding?
• What is the date of first contact for a patient who had multiple hospital visits, including a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma?
• What constitutes the primary source of information for nearly all population-based or central cancer registries?
• Breslow thickness is not used to determine the size of which type of tumor?
• How many survivorship services should be documented and evaluated by the survivorship program team each year?
• Thoracostenosis is best described as?
• Which histology is NOT reportable according to SEER guidelines?
• Which of the following is a common cause of oliguria?
• What is the organization created from the meeting of NCI, ACoS CoC, the American Cancer Society, and others to standardize cancer registry data?
• What is one example of a preventive measure in cancer care?
• What is the process of identifying reportable cancer cases called?
• What type of event is the smoking cessation program sponsored by the Cancer Committee at General Hospital?
• What medical condition is characterized by the presence of concentrations in the lungs?
• What is the only nationally reportable chronic disease in the United States?
• What type of blood cell is mainly involved in allergic reactions?
• How often must the oncology nursing competency be reviewed per hospital policy?
• In anatomy, what does 'contralateral' mean?
• What is the stage associated with retroperitoneal node involvement?
• What is a radical cystectomy?
• What does the prevalence rate refer to?
• What is the purpose of a synoptic report when both SLN bx and subsequent ALND are performed during the same operation?
• What does a lumpectomy show when no residual tumor is found?
• In which type of statistical distribution are the mean, median, and mode equal?
• Which organization develops and promotes uniform data standards for cancer registration?
• What does the term 'time frame' define in the context of staging?
• Who is considered the first link in the cancer registry system?
• Quality assurance measures the accuracy of what aspect in the quality improvement process?
• What does oliguria indicate?
• What does the term "clinically disease-free" indicate?
• Which term refers to the front or towards the front of the body?
• Which of the following best describes population-based registries?
• What is the primary purpose of data visual editing in registries?
• How many Continuing Education credits are required for ODS credentials every two years?
• Which types of tumors must be abstracted and assigned a Behavior Code of 3 as of January 1, 2021?
• What is the purpose of a fishbone diagram?
• How does a cancer registry contribute to healthcare?
• What is a primary function of state cancer registries?
• For a patient treated for colon cancer with a history of previous cancer, what would be the sequence number assigned for colon cancer?
• What does the prefix "myx(o)" refer to?
• Pruritus is best described as which of the following?
• Post-chemotherapy grading of tumors requires which of the following?
• What is an example of a continuous variable?
• Which tissue type is characterized by the direct lining and covering of surfaces in the body?
• What is the function of the basement membrane in the urinary tract?
• Specificity in a medical test refers to its ability to provide what kind of result?
• What does 'ipsilateral' refer to in medical terminology?
• What organization created the policy to develop hospital-based cancer registries?
• What term describes a general difficulty in breathing?
• What is the correct code assignment for a tumor located at the base of the lung?
• What is categorized as T0?
• For a mass in the lung with lymph node involvement, what is the appropriate grade code based on lymph node biopsy?
• Which goal-setting tool is recommended when establishing cancer program goals?
• What is the pathological stage group for a T2 N0 M0, G2 breast carcinoma?
• How many basic types of tissue are recognized in human anatomy?
• What is the focus of Cancer PathCHART in cancer data standards?
• '-rrhexis' and '-itis' share which common medical implication?
• What does the term "metro" refer to in medical terminology?
• What condition involves chronic shortness of breath due to an obstruction in the bronchi?
• What type of cancer is associated with MANEC?
• What does SEER stand for in the context of cancer data collection?
• What procedure is performed to remove a sentinel node for examination?
• Which act was established in 1996 concerning patient privacy?
• How often must the cancer committee meet each calendar year?
• What is coded as the dose per fraction when treating a right femur metastasis with a total dose of 3000cGy?
• What is 'Target Volume' in the context of radiation therapy?
• For a patient treated for liver metastasis from breast cancer, what factor determines whether this case at Facility ZZ is counted as analytic or non-analytic?
• What term refers to difficulty defecating?
• Which organization is involved in setting standards for cancer registration?
• What is the classification for unknown primary tumors of the head and neck region?
• What is a cystectomy?
• What is one of the purposes of the NAACCR Edits Clearinghouse?
• Which medical condition is specifically associated with a buildup of fluid in the abdomen?
• In a radiation treatment where a patient received 45 Gy, what is the correct coding for the total dose?
• What is the term for the surface of the lower lung that rests on the diaphragm?
• Which type of cancer arises from tissues derived from the ectoderm?
• Which of the following types of organs are categorized as adjacent organs?
• What aspect of the larynx does the term "glottis" refer to?
• What is the grading code for a poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma found in a lymph node from a lung primary?
• Which principle allows human research participants to enter research voluntarily?
• For a T2 N1 M0 follicular carcinoma in a patient under 55, what stage group is assigned?
• What is medical data that are combined without patient identifiers called?
• What is the required minimum accuracy review for the accuracy of abstracted data based on the annual analytic caseload?
• In the context of oropharyngeal tumors, what does ENE+ indicate?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of registry data?
• Why is confidentiality important in healthcare?
• A complete blood count (CBC) provides information about what?
• Which procedure is typically performed to obtain a definitive cancer diagnosis?
• What tool is frequently used to identify root causes of problems in a process?
• What does discontinuous involvement of the spermatic cord soft tissue via vascular-lymphatic invasion represent?
• The process of coding for a polypectomy involves identifying what aspect about the procedure?
• When is the Unknown Designation (TX or NX) used?
• What condition does the term '-itis' describe?
• What does AHIMA stand for in the context of health information management?
• What is the function of red blood cells?
• How many types of muscle tissue are there?
• What type of lymph nodes do oropharyngeal cancers usually involve?
• Why is p16 considered a significant biomarker?
• What minimum number of surgical resection pathology reports must be included in the internal audit of a cancer program?
• What term is used for a medical condition characterized by an abnormal growth of tissue?
• What is the clinical grade for a patient with a prostate biopsy indicating adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 7?
• Polyuria is defined as:
• What must a QI initiative focus on according to the required standards?
• What is TURBT?
• Which staging system is associated with Prostate cancer?
• What month should be recorded for "the middle of the year"?
• Hirsutism refers to what condition?
• What anatomical structure does the medulla typically refer to?
• Which procedures are often used together in gastrointestinal diagnostics?
• What anatomical location is referred to as supraglottic?
• What is the main function of transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)?
• Which term is associated with difficulty in swallowing?
• Which anatomical regions are covered under the AJCC chapters regarding the base of tongue, lingual tonsil, and soft palate?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary germ layers in embryonic development?
• Which of the following is NOT a safeguard required by the Security Rule?
• Can TURB be qualified for a pT in urothelial bladder cancer?
• In the context of surgical oncology, what does the term 'adenocarcinoma' refer to?
• Which report contains detailed information about surgical procedures including names of surgeons and the description of the procedure?
• What virus is abbreviated as EBV in oncology?
• What is the hypopharynx?
• What does the 'null hypothesis' propose in statistical testing?
• What is the role of nervous tissue in the body?
• What does the term "Waldeyer ring" refer to?
• What does GIST stand for in oncology?
• What role do Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) play in research?
• Which of the following can serve as a casefinding source for a state central cancer registry?
• Which organization is known for its clinical oncology database sourced from hospital registry data?
• Which of the following registries is an example of a non-population-based central registry?
• What should you do if a patient develops multiple invasive tumors at the same time?
• What effect does the presence of lymphovascular invasion have on an intratesticular tumor?
• Which of the following is a part of the right lung's anatomical structure?
• Which of the following best describes the role of a radiosensitizer?
• Which types of tumors does the Central Brain Tumor Registry include?
• Which organization is focused on the impact of prospective payment and capitation?
• A higher TNM category usually indicates what for the patient?
• What type of data consists of names and labels rather than numerical values?
• For a lobectomy report indicating adenocarcinoma confined to the lung, what does the finding indicate in terms of staging?
• Which organization is responsible for national comprehensive cancer guidelines?
• Which organization established a certification program in 1997 to assure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of cancer incidence data?
• What is the definition of "Total Mesorectal Excision" (TME)?
• What term describes the inability to swallow?
• At General Hospital, cases of carcinoma in situ of the cervix are classified as?
• In the scenario where a patient with lung cancer has a new brain tumor classified as a recurrence, do the solid tumor rules apply?
• What is CIN III indicative of?
• What law regulates the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI)?
• The first cavity that develops in an embryo is known as what?
• In process monitoring, the comparison baseline is often set based upon what?
• What is a common tool utilized to identify cause-and-effect relationships in quality improvement?
• If a patient receives radiation treatment at your facility after surgery and chemotherapy at another facility, is this considered an analytic case?
• Which organization is recognized as an authoritative source for cancer incidence and survival data in the United States?
• What does the Grade Pathological data item require for documentation?
• What does "atrophy" mean in relation to tissues?
• How soon should radiation be initiated after definitive breast-conserving surgery for stage I-III breast cancer if no adjuvant chemotherapy is given?
• What is the definition of precocious metastasis?
• For which primary site does the National Cancer Database report a Standard 7.1 quality measure for surgical management of adenocarcinoma?
• Scabies is known to be caused by which type of organism?
• What method is NOT considered appropriate for notifying individuals after a breach of unsecured PHI?
• If a metastatic melanoma is found in an axillary lymph node but no primary melanoma site is identified, what primary site is assigned?
• Which of the following is the innermost layer of the meninges?
• When is the date of diagnosis determined according to the final pathologic diagnosis from a lumpectomy?
• Which prostate cancer stage indicates a tumor identified by needle biopsy but not palpable?
• What does NX indicate in terms of lymph nodes?
• Which entity was established as a result of a Directive?
• Which organizations have minimum requirements for registries they fund?
• What role does the p53 gene play in cancer?
• What does gastrolithiasis refer to?
• A central registry is performing survival analysis and is examining the ratio of observed survival in a cohort of cancer patients to the expected survival in a comparable group of cancer-free persons. This is referred to as:
• What is a common definition of "dyspnea"?
• What type of data is represented by the stage of disease?
• Dyspnea is a term used to describe what condition?
• Which type of microbial response is characterized by chronic inflammation?
• Which type of inhibitors are microtubule inhibitors primarily classified as in chemotherapy?
• Which tool is often used to streamline processes by reducing waste?
• If a 61-year-old male has a PSA of 5.6 and a biopsy indicates adenocarcinoma with grade group 1, what is the clinical T category assigned?
• Which type of cancer is treated with salpingoopherectomy?
• Which of the following is not applicable in germ cell or sex cord-stromal tumors of the testis?
• Which embryonic layer is the innermost of the three primary germ layers?
• Where are the islets of Langerhans located?
• Which of the following is an example of an idea-driven tool?
• What does "dysopia" signify?
• What are the three layers that cover both the brain and spinal cord?
• Who can perform wide local excisions for melanoma that would be applicable for review during a site visit?
• Which list best identifies the Standard Setters?
• The collection of lymphatic tissues that comprise the tonsils includes which of the following?
• What does the suffix '-itis' commonly indicate in medical terminology?
• Which of the following is known as a radiosensitizer?
• Which type of therapy is emphasized by Standard 7.1 for cervix cancer?
• Epididymal invasion is classified as which T stage rather than T1?
• What tool is specifically designed to extract information from pathology reports?
• After debulking a tumor, what is commonly used to prevent the spread of the remaining tumor?
• Which procedure does Standard 7.1 check for quality measure related to cT1a kidney tumors?
• What is the purpose of the PDSA (or PDCA) cycle in healthcare?
• The prefix "acr(o)" indicates a relation to which body part?
• What does the term cTX signify in prostate cancer staging?
• In a case where a 64-year-old male presents with PSA 7 and a biopsy shows adenocarcinoma but is uncertain if a DRE was performed, what is the clinical T category?
• What does the suffix "-genesis" imply in terms of medical terminology?
• What is the measurement criterion for primary breast tumors between 1.0 mm and 1.4 mm?
• In general, where do malignancies tend to arise in an organ?
• What is the significance of the sequence number for a patient with multiple primary cancers?
• What is the definition of the midsagittal plane?
• What is the significance of surgical margins in the assessment of melanoma?
• What does the prefix "supra-" indicate?
• What is the recommended attendance percentage for cancer committee members at meetings?
• What site must AML (Acute myeloid Leukemia) specifically code to?
• After a rectal biopsy and excisional biopsy, what code is reported for Radiation/Surgery Sequence in the context of further treatment?
• After a low anterior resection, what is the grade post therapy path for moderately to poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma?
• What minimum percentage of eligible cancer pathology reports must be structured using synoptic reporting annually?
• What is the term used for non-responsiveness of a test to a disease condition?
• What is the date of the first course of treatment for a patient who had an excisional biopsy confirming primary colon cancer?
• If "the Fall of the year" is mentioned, which month should be recorded?
• Which organization defines the cancer protocols for synoptic reporting?
• What is used to measure the time required to perform each step in a task?
• Which term indicates a structure that is nearer to the surface of the body?
• Which of the following terms represents a dilation or expansion?
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• What condition is caused by excessive amounts of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
• What does the suffix "-penia" mean in a medical context?
• Melanoma in situ falls under which classification system?
• Which of the following best defines bronchiectasis?
• What specific element must be included in synoptic operative reports for cancer standards?
• Which compliance aspect is overseen by the College of American Pathologist (CAP)?
• How many lobes does the right lung have?
• What type of data can take any value, such as blood pressure or tumor size?
• What is the correct code for a polypectomy performed endoscopically when the polyp is malignant with negative margins?
• What should be done if there is a disparity between clinical and pathological findings?
• What is the primary characteristic of nephrolithiasis?
• What is the significance of the circumferential margin in surgical resections for cancer?
• Who is the primary audience for the American College of Oncology Administrators?
• Which of the following factors is NOT required for stage grouping?
• Which organization defines the data considered reportable for standard setting as per Public Law 102-515?
• If a patient is classified as Lugano stage 2, what is the primary site of the condition?
• What bodies have additional requirements for reporting facilities beyond minimum standards?
• The CoC accreditation site-visit process includes discussions to ensure understanding of which aspects?
• What procedure refers to the removal of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes?
• What does the T2 category in prostate pathology indicate?
• A lymphoma most commonly arises in which anatomical location?
• Melena is characterized by which of the following?
• What is the primary role of the American College of Surgeons in cancer regulation?
• For which primary site does a Standard 7.1 quality measure check if brachytherapy was used as the primary radiation type with curative intent?
• What is the focus of the American College of Surgeons?
• What organization is primarily responsible for cancer research in the U.S.?
• What signifies the level of cancer registry professionalism and ethical conduct?
• What should all oropharyngeal cancers be tested for?
• When should serum tumor markers be obtained to monitor treatment response?
• What is the meaning of the suffix "-genic"?
• What does the term "gon(o)" relate to in medical terminology?
• Which office is responsible for enforcing both the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule?
• How is the Prostate clinical T category assigned?
• Class of case 11 is assigned when:
• Which of the following requires at least a partial cystectomy for pathological staging?
• Which virus is commonly associated with mononucleosis and can lead to cancer in some cases?
• For patients under 80 with pathologic stage III colon cancer, when is adjuvant chemotherapy recommended to begin?
• What timing is required for the Grade Post Therapy Clin (yc) data item in the registry?
• What clinical grade is assigned to a liver biopsy indicating metastatic poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, likely from lung origin?
• Which initiative aims to enhance cancer surveillance data quality?
• What is the main focus of a cancer registrar?
• What is the primary consideration when assessing pT components?
• Population-based central cancer registries collect follow-up information so that what can be calculated and analyzed for the catchment area?
• What is the cornerstone of all NAACCR initiatives to improve cancer surveillance?
• Who typically requests analysis and reports from cancer registrars based on their cancer data knowledge?
• What corrective action must the cancer program implement if the compliance rate for pathology reports falls below ninety percent?
• What term is used to describe poor coordination?
• What is the process of converting an address at diagnosis into analyzable data called?
• What does the term "metastasis" refer to in oncology?
• What does FIGO use for staging corpus uteri cancer?
• Which file should central registries review when creating edit sets for incoming abstracts?
• What type of study is used to evaluate the completeness of case incidence reporting?
• What term is used for cancer treatment programs focusing on living beyond cancer?
• How many hours of cancer-related Continuing Medical Education (CME) must physicians earn each calendar year?
• What does '-stenosis' refer to in medical terms?
• In which part of the organ does the parenchyma exist?
• Which type of chemotherapy is associated with causing painful nerve damage?
• During which phase do paired chromosomes line up between the centrioles?
• According to quality measures, within what timeframe should radiation therapy start for head and neck cancer patients after surgery?
• Which type of bias may arise from recruiting participants only from a specific location such as a hospital?
• A patient diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx receiving radiation should have their treatment documented as which code?
• Smooth muscle is primarily found in which areas of the body?
• What is the goal of the Cancer Control and Prevention Research grant program?
• According to the Standard 7.1 quality measure for patients under 80 with surgically-managed pathologic stage III colon cancer, when should adjuvant chemotherapy be initiated?
• If a mammography report indicates a mass on 8/15/2024, but the final diagnosis comes on 8/21/2024, what is the date of first contact at your facility?
• What term refers to the back or toward the back of the body?
• What does the suffix '-emia' indicate?
• What does EGFR stand for in oncology?
• What type of muscle tissue is unique to the heart?
• What is the term used for the space between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis?
• What is the primary focus of the Standard 7.1 quality measure for lung cancer patients regarding systemic therapy initiation?
• What type of tissue does fibrosarcoma primarily affect?
• What is the clinical significance of extranodal extension in cancer?
• What would the staging requirements for assigning AJCC pathological staging require?
• What is IMBRUVICA known for in cancer treatment?
• How many years must a breast cancer patient be clinically disease-free for a new tumor to be considered a second primary?
• What does the term caudal refer to in anatomical terms?
• Which lobe is not present in the left lung?
• What is one key benefit of using EUS in combination with ERCP?
• What is the process by which cells reproduce, involving four distinct phases?
• In the staging of testis cancer, what is the highest stage recognized for advanced metastatic disease?
• Who is the only person authorized to assign a patient's cancer stage?
• Which organization focuses on the quality of pathology services in cancer diagnosis?
• In the context of cancer survivorship, what does a care plan primarily focus on?
• What is emphasized in the AJCC TNM staging system?
• What does "medial" indicate in anatomical terms?
• Which resource allows the public and researchers to access data on new cancer cases and deaths?
• What does "informed consent" ensure in research studies?
• What does the term "recurrence" primarily refer to in oncology?
• Are paired organ cancers staged as separate cancers?
• What does data integrity refer to?
• What is the primary goal of HIPAA?
• What should be done if multiple organs or structures are involved in the diagnosis?
• What is the primary purpose of cancer registry data?
• A primary goal of which organization is to monitor disease burden and plan cancer control programs?
• In radiation therapy, when the total dose is divided, what are the individual doses called?
• What is the nationally recognized clinical oncology database for accredited cancer programs in the United States?
• How is a 'Phase' of treatment defined?
• What is the primary purpose of using classifications in patient care?
• How long must covered entities notify affected individuals of a breach?
• The suffix '-rrhexis' is defined as what?
• What is the longest-standing accreditation program mentioned?
• What is AFP an abbreviation for in the context of serum tumor markers?
• In which condition would a patient most likely experience silvery scales?
• What is an example of ratio data?
• What is primarily the aim of hospital-based cancer registries?
• Which type of cancer is specifically associated with Epstein - Barr Virus?
• Which term describes something that is located near or toward the tail of the body?
• What does the suffix "-rrhagia" signify in medical terms?
• Which type of registry is known for tracking specific diseases across a broad population?
• Which factor is a hereditary consideration in cancer prognosis?
• What information is vital when assigning Summary Stage if discrepancies arise?
• What type of disease is myasthenia gravis?
• How many lymphatic groups constitute Waldeyer's ring?
• If a patient has an advanced tumor in the left breast, measuring 8cms, how many primary tumors are present?
• In what year was the Professional Practice Code of Ethics established?
• The American College of Oncology Administrators serves which professional group?
• What is the morphology code for Kaposi sarcoma according to the ICD-O-3?
• What timeframe is considered for clinical classification?
• What is peristalsis?
• What is indicated by a report of a distal extrahepatic Klatskin tumor?
• What staging consideration must be addressed if a direct trail of tumor cells from the primary organ to another site is identified?
• Which type of metastasis involves tumors diagnosed at the same time?
• When determining the cancer stage, which manual should be consulted for appropriate coding?
• What layer of the urinary tract contains no blood vessels or lymphatics?
• What type of information is typically included in an informed consent document?
• What does PCORI stand for?
• Which condition involves an abnormal contraction of the chest wall?
• What is the term for the rupture of the spleen?
• According to the 2020 Outsourcing and Perception Study, what percentage of respondents indicated their facility allows all cancer registry staff to work remotely?
• What does 'First Course of Treatment' encompass?
• How many fractions would be recorded for a total of 50 treatments delivered in a hyperfractionated regimen?
• Which organization was established as a center for cancer research by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
• What does "dysuria" refer to?
• What is the main purpose of fluoroscopy in medical imaging?
• Who is responsible for AJCC's staging standards development?
• How many vertebrae are classified as cervical?
• If a patient was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 but is admitted in June 2023 for liver metastasis, what type of case is this for the new facility?
• When determining the pathological grade for a patient who underwent chemotherapy, which of the following is correct?
• In the context of colon cancer, what does "de novo" indicate?
• The prefix 'angi' is associated with which of the following?
• What does the STR acronym stand for in oncology?
• What type of chart is used to visualize data over time?
• A researcher is performing a study of post-menopausal estrogen users and endometrial cancer and recruiting participants only from hospitalized patients. This type of recruitment may result in:
• How is the mainstem bronchus (MSB) on the right side compared to the left?
• In medical terminology, what is indicated by the suffix "-plegia"?
• Which quality improvement method is best suited for rapid-cycle processes?
• What does data security primarily aim to protect against?
• Where do cancer registries obtain their authority to operate?
• Which condition is classified as T2 in testis cancer?
• What does the term 'anesthesia' refer to?
• What type of registry uses collected data for epidemiology and public health purposes?
• How is the term 'deep' defined medically?
• Which term describes a benign tumor made up of blood vessels?
• What is the main concern of the Association of Community Cancer Centers?
• What is the term for "bleeding from the ear"?
• What should be assigned to clinical stage when an incidental finding occurs during prostatectomy?
• How is a patient’s address recorded while incarcerated according to census guidelines?
• Nominal data can be categorized into which types?
• When are p16 negative oropharyngeal cancers staged?
• Which item is NOT considered a primary source for initial casefinding?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of frequency distributions?
• What is the goal of the recommended changes in the cancer committee membership?
• Which statement regarding breach notification under HIPAA is true?
• How can characteristics of a population be described?
• Which layer of the embryo is primarily responsible for the formation of connective tissues?
• How long after diagnosis must all cases for a diagnosis year be submitted to the central registry?
• What is the significance of documenting radiation treatment fractions?
• In the context of cancer data, what does NAACCR stand for?
• What procedure is abbreviated as TURP?
• Which phase of cell division does chromatin transform into chromosomes made of chromatids?
• Which organization requires the class of case to be abstracted?
• What date marks the first course of treatment for a patient with colon cancer and brain metastases?
• What is true about separate synoptic formats in bilateral surgeries?
• What is the primary role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
• What does the presence of extraprostatic extension in a biopsy indicate?
• What is included in the clinical classification criteria?
• Which group is responsible for monitoring the program's Estimated Performance Rates for quality measures each year?
• Central registry XY manually evaluates every 10th abstract from each batch of abstracts submitted to them by reporting hospitals. This process is:
• Which source represents a secondary casefinding source?
• What does the acronym NCCN stand for?
• Which option is standardized to meet national standards for registry data items and key functions?
• Which scenario allows the addition of doses in radiation treatment?
• What is the primary function of the sagittal plane in human anatomy?
• Which tool is specifically useful for identifying trends and patterns over time?
• What analysis technique compares actual survival rates of cancer patients to expected survival rates of a healthy population?
• What does a pathology report primarily detail?
• What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?
• Which part of the body does the term "supraglottic" refer to?
• What must be obtained before disclosing patient information in most cases?
• What does the rTNM classification indicate?
• What is a critical component in determining the number of cancer registry staff needed for a facility?
• During which time period did many states begin to collect cancer incidence data on a statewide basis?
• When dealing with a patient diagnosed in a physician's office with admitting privileges and treatment at the reporting facility, what is the class of case?
• What is the time frame for determining clinical stage after diagnosis?
• What rate is used to compare the number of inpatient deaths to the total number of inpatient deaths and discharges?
• A patient receiving radiation treatment with a total dose of 45 Gy in 25 factions would have what typical treatment schedule?
• Which of the following refers to a pathological condition in medical terminology?
• What does the suffix "-oma" refer to?
• When coding the reason for no radiation, is it required by EDITS?
• What does a Gleason score of 3 + 4 indicate in a patient's prostate cancer diagnosis?