Chapter 20: Neoplasms and Cancer

Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter

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Chapter 20: Neoplasms and Cancer

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called?
a. Adenoma
b. Lipoma
c. Fibrosarcoma
d. Adenocarcinoma

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   550

 

  1. What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called?
a. Carcinomas
b. Sarcomas
c. Melanomas
d. Fibromas

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   550

 

  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a benign tumor?
a. It is unencapsulated and invasive.
b. It consists of undifferentiated cells.
c. It exerts systemic effects.
d. Cells appear relatively normal.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   550

 

  1. Which factor provides the basis for the grading of newly diagnosed malignant tumors?
a. Size of the tumor
b. Number of metastases
c. Degree of differentiation of the cells
d. Number of lymph nodes involved

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   551

 

  1. A warning sign of possible cancer would be any of the following EXCEPT:
a. persistent, unusual bleeding.
b. a change in bowel habits.
c. sudden development of fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
d. a change in shape, color, or surface of a skin lesion.

 

 

ANS:    C          REF:    552

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