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2060 midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The data that cancer registrars collect help provide information to health care providers and health officials to monitor and improve cancer treatment, conduct research, and target cancer prevention and screening programs. | True |
| A cancer registry is an information system designed for _________, ____________, and ____________ of data on persons with malignant and some benign neoplasms. (check all that apply) | Management analysis collection |
| Which type of registry collects data on all cancer cases in a defined population? | Population-based cancer registry |
| The need for reliable cancer statistics became increasingly apparent during the early nineteenth century. | FALSE 20th |
| Hospital cancer registries are the primary source for a large proportion of cancer case records reported to central registries. | TRUE |
| Every state in the U.S. has a population-based state-wide central cancer regisry. | True |
| Which two organizations collect data for the entire U.S. population? | SEER NPCR |
| Cancer registrars are the first link in the cancer registry system. | True |
| The primary role of a registrar in a central cancer registry is: (check all that apply) | quality assurance follow-up record consolidation |
| Cancer registry policies and procedures serve as a __________ tool for the registry and cancer program. | Reference |
| Registry software is standardized to meet national standards for registry data items and key functions. | True |
| The number of ____________ is critical in determining the staffing of a cancer registry department. | Cancer cases |
| The credential ODS is: | Oncology data specialist |
| Which of the following is NOT a reason for allowing remote registry work: | More time for chores at home |
| ODS's are required to complete ___ continuing education hours every two years. | 20 |