#1
What is the primary purpose of a Cancer Registry?
To track and monitor cancer incidence and outcomes
ExplanationTrack and monitor cancer cases and outcomes.
#2
What is a central component of cancer surveillance?
Monitoring cancer trends and patterns
ExplanationMonitor cancer trends and patterns.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a cancer registry data source?
Hospital billing records
ExplanationHospital billing records as a data source.
#4
Which of the following is not a role of Health Information Management (HIM) in a healthcare setting?
Providing direct patient care
ExplanationNot directly involved in patient care.
#5
What is a tumor registrar responsible for in a Cancer Registry?
Collecting and analyzing data on cancer cases
ExplanationCollecting and analyzing cancer data.
#6
Which coding system is commonly used for classifying diseases and health problems in Health Information Management (HIM)?
ICD-10-CM
ExplanationCommonly used for disease classification.
#7
What is the purpose of cancer staging?
To classify the extent and spread of cancer in the body
ExplanationClassify cancer extent and spread.
#8
What is the purpose of SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) program?
To monitor cancer trends and survival rates
ExplanationMonitor cancer trends and survival.
#9
Which of the following statements about tumor registries is FALSE?
Tumor registries only track malignant tumors
ExplanationTumor registries track benign and malignant tumors.