Question 1

The establishment of statewide cancer registries in states where population-based registries did not exist was a result of federal legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The type of population-based cancer registry for a geographical area is determined largely by legislative mandate and funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use of aggregate data from various payers is limited is because:

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A)   Differing providers and coding systems from provider data.
B)   Lack of legal right to data for encounter information.
C)   Differing diagnostic code requirements for reimbursement.
D)   Lack of data sharing agreements and differing data elements for the longitudinal records.

Question 4

The reference date for a cancer registry is defined as the date the:

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A)   Registry is implemented.
B)   Data collection begins.
C)   Cancer committee is formed.
D)   Cancer program is approved.

Question 5

The primary goal of a hospital-based cancer registry is the improvement of care to the cancer patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A cancer committee must be operational before a hospital cancer program can be approved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3) is published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which organ-specific registry is associated with the national Organ Procurement Transplantation Network?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidney
B)   Heart/lung
C)   Pancreas
D)   All of the above

Question 9

A registry established in Pennsylvania to capture all patients with reportable cases is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Population-based registry.
B)   Specialty registry.
C)   Cancer control registry.
D)   Hospital-based registry.

Question 10

All the following are included in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3)  coding scheme except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Differentiation.
B)   Etiology.
C)   Grading.
D)   Morphology.

Question 11

Which organization plays an active role in trauma registries?

Accepted Answer

A)   American College of Surgeons
B)   American Heart Association
C)   American Medical Association
D)   American Health Information Management Association

Question 12

Which of the following cases is ineligible for inclusion in the hospital-based cancer registry?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient admitted to hospice care
B)   Patient receiving planned therapy
C)   Patient who was diagnosed elsewhere and is receiving part of therapy elsewhere
D)   Both a and c

Question 13

If a patient meets the clinical definition of a reportable disease the case is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Identified as the index case.
B)   Reported on the basis of the epidemiological definition.
C)   Aggregated for batch reporting.
D)   Evaluated for treatment of the disease.

Question 14

The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program was federally mandated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3) serves as the basis for developing reportable cases for registry eligibility in a hospital cancer program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Certified Tumor Registrar is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A credential based on education.
B)   A credential based on an examination.
C)   A credential that is honorary.
D)   None of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following neoplastic cases is required inclusion in a hospital cancer registry by the American College of Surgeons?

Accepted Answer

A)   In-situ
B)   Malignant
C)   Metastatic
D)   All of the above

Question 18

Which organization plays an active role in trauma registries?

Accepted Answer

A)   American College of Surgeons
B)   American Heart Association
C)   American Medical Association
D)   None of the above

Question 19

A cancer registrar identifies applicable data elements and includes them in the registry data. This is an example of what kind of process required by the American College of Surgeons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abstracting
B)   Posting
C)   Quality control
D)   Accessioning

Question 20

To provide a randomly sample of cases for quality control review, the registrar selects cases from:

Accepted Answer

A)   The follow-up file.
B)   The cancer case file.
C)   The accession register.
D)   The physician attending register.

Exam 13: Data Reporting, Interpretation, and Use

The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program was federally mandated.

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Which organization plays an active role in trauma registries?

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Which of the following cases is ineligible for inclusion in the hospital-based cancer registry?

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A cancer committee must be operational before a hospital cancer program can be approved.

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All the following are included in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3) coding scheme except:

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Which of the following neoplastic cases is required inclusion in a hospital cancer registry by the American College of Surgeons?

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Use of aggregate data from various payers is limited is because:

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Certified Tumor Registrar is:

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The type of population-based cancer registry for a geographical area is determined largely by legislative mandate and funding.

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A cancer registrar identifies applicable data elements and includes them in the registry data. This is an example of what kind of process required by the American College of Surgeons?

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The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3) serves as the basis for developing reportable cases for registry eligibility in a hospital cancer program.

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The primary goal of a hospital-based cancer registry is the improvement of care to the cancer patient.

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The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd edition (ICD-O-3) is published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Which organization plays an active role in trauma registries?

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If a patient meets the clinical definition of a reportable disease the case is:

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The reference date for a cancer registry is defined as the date the:

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A registry established in Pennsylvania to capture all patients with reportable cases is a:

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The establishment of statewide cancer registries in states where population-based registries did not exist was a result of federal legislation.

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To provide a randomly sample of cases for quality control review, the registrar selects cases from:

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Which organ-specific registry is associated with the national Organ Procurement Transplantation Network?

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