Cancer Registry Practice Test

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• Which organization publishes a five-volume set of standards for population-based cancer registries?
• Which database collects data from more than 1,400 cancer programs in the United States and Puerto Rico to examine treatment trends and survival and to support quality improvement in cancer care?
• Which program has adopted NAACCR standards and established a minimum data set?
• Which program is the only population-based registry in the United States that collects follow-up data enabling longitudinal analysis?
• What are the core data elements required for a cancer registry case abstract?
• Standards serving the needs of epidemiology and research are associated with which cancer registry program?
• Which statement best describes why population-based data are essential for cancer surveillance?
• Which organization is responsible for developing the first standards of quality cancer care and continues to provide hospital-based cancer registries with data standards and coding instructions?
• Follow-up status in cancer registry abstracts indicates
• What guidelines were established by the NCRA relating to ethical conduct of certified tumor registrars?
• Explain the difference between data completeness and data accuracy in registry data.
• Collection of cancer data by state cancer registries is mandated by ________ law.
• Which program developed by the National Cancer Institute includes a population-based cancer registry funded in specified states, metropolitan areas, and native populations, collecting follow-up data for longitudinal analysis of stage at diagnosis and survival?
• What term describes a registry that collects data for a hospital or network of hospitals on new cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated there?
• Are non-malignant brain tumors included in most population-based cancer registries? Why or why not?
• What does SEER stand for?
• What is the National Death Index (NDI), and how is it used in cancer registries?
• In the AJCC 8th edition, what is a notable change in staging?
• Which term refers to a nine-digit unique number in the hospital cancer registry system that identifies the patient?
• How does the AJCC 8th edition differ from earlier editions in staging?
• Record linkage helps ensure accurate mortality data by?
• In cancer registry reporting, the stage represents what?
• Based topography codes on ICD-10: which edition of ICD-O is used?
• What is the role of follow-up for vital status in incidence estimation?
• What is NAACCR, and what standards or DES does it provide?
• Define 'date of diagnosis' in registry terms and what events qualify as the date?
• Which organization focuses its standards on quality patient care?
• How does NAACCR DES standardize data exchange between registries?
• Explain the concept of multiple primaries and how registries determine whether a tumor represents a new primary versus a continuation.
• What is the process of abstracting a cancer case from medical records?
• How do registries estimate cancer incidence and survival at the population level?
• Which organization administers the CTR credential exam?
• Which staging system is used primarily by population-based cancer registries for epidemiology?
• What is relative survival and how is it interpreted?
• Which statement about the Collaborative Staging Data Collection System is true?
• Which program developed standards for statewide population-based cancer registries?
• What is a canonical record in the context of deduplication?
• What is the general term for more than 100 diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells?
• Which organization is NAACCR an abbreviation for?
• Which program established program standards and a minimum data set for funded statewide cancer registries?
• Commercial databases used in cancer registries include which of the following?
• Which statement best describes stage concordance between clinical and pathologic staging?
• What is the purpose of coding the primary site using ICD-O topography codes in cancer registry abstracts?
• The CTR credential requires practicum hours as part of its requirements.
• Which term describes an abbreviated abstract developed from pathology reports and disease indices used to identify potential cancer cases for abstracting?
• What does the acronym NCDB stand for?
• What is ICD-O-3 topography and how does it differ from ICD-10-CM?
• In a hospital-based cancer registry, the primary source of casefinding is ____________.
• Which coding standard designates the tumor site and morphology used by cancer registries?
• What is the difference between coded fields and free-text fields in registry data and how are free-text fields handled?
• Data quality indicators (DQIs) are used to assess data quality in cancer registry data. Which statement is true?
• How would a case with two tumors in different organs be coded for the registry?
• In the AJCC Staging System, what does M represent?
• What does the acronym FORDS stand for?
• What is the purpose of a registry abstracting guideline and where can it be found?
• What best distinguishes a population-based cancer registry from a hospital-based registry?
• Which statement best reflects the funding and regulation described for hospital-based cancer registries?
• Which of the following is NOT a core data element collected in cancer registry abstracts?
• True or False: All states have cancer reporting laws to which hospital-based registries are subject.
• True or False? The stage of the cancer is the extent of the disease.
• Registries established for the purpose of collecting data from specific facilities, for a specific cancer site, or for familial cancers are known as:
• Which document includes required data elements, coding standards, and standards of data quality to serve the needs of epidemiology and research?
• Data quality indicators are metrics used to assess data quality. Which option is a correct example?
• What challenges may arise with pediatric cancer registries compared to adult registries?
• Which registry collects data on all newly diagnosed cancer cases in a defined geographic area for public health and epidemiology?
• True or False? Some states have never had a statewide cancer registry.
• Which pathways are described for CTR exam eligibility?
• Cancer is a title applied to more than 100 diseases that are characterized by ___________.
• In hospital-based registries, what document is commonly used as the primary source for identifying new cancer cases?
• How are ICD-O-3 histology codes used in registries?
• Which staging system has provided a common framework across registries but is complex and expensive to maintain and was scheduled for discontinuation?
• What does CTR stand for in cancer registry credentials?
• What are the benefits and limitations of automated data extraction from electronic health records (EHRs) for registry data?
• Which of the following lists the primary SEER Summary Stage 2000 (SS2000) categories?
• What is a data dictionary and how does it support registry operations?
• Where do NAACCR DES guidelines typically appear?
• The facility oncology registry data standards manual is provided by which organization?
• What does 'percent completeness' measure in data quality indicators?
• Differentiate between clinical stage and pathologic stage in cancer staging.
• Which organization sets forth the standards used in electronic abstracting for cancer registries?
• Which source supplies the funding for a hospital-based cancer registry?
• Which of the following data sources are commonly used to identify cancer cases in registries?
• Which statement best describes active follow-up versus passive follow-up in registry data collection?
• What is the importance of standardized data elements and a data dictionary in registry operations?
• Which act mandated collection, analysis, and dissemination of data regarding cancer?
• Do cancer patients need to consent to the collection of their information?
• What is the role of automated edit checks in registry data validation?
• What does NPCR stand for?
• Are cancer reporting laws in all states applicable to hospital-based registries?
• In cancer registry coding, what term refers to the anatomical site of origin for a tumor?
• Which program is a population-based cancer registry funded by the National Cancer Institute and provides longitudinal data on stage at diagnosis and survival?
• What is mortality linkage and why is it important?
• In the AJCC Staging System, what does N represent?
• Which data source is commonly used to identify cancer cases when hospital records are incomplete?
• With focus on administration and clinical care, which registry collects data for individual hospitals or networks?
• NAACCR stands for which organization?
• The TNM staging system primarily helps determine what?
• What do population-based cancer registries primarily focus on?
• What type of follow-up is essential to determine vital status in cancer registries?
• Which of the following is typically included in registry abstracts beyond demographics and diagnosis date?
• For most jobs in the cancer registry, which credential is required?
• Common challenges in obtaining accurate stage data include:
• What does 'behavior' refer to in ICD-O coding?
• Which act is historically linked to national cancer surveillance and data collection?
• What term describes registries that collect data on all newly diagnosed cancer cases in a defined geographic area such as a state or country?
• What is deduplication in cancer registries?
• Which organization developed the first standards of quality, multidisciplinary and comprehensive cancer care delivery in the health care setting?
• Which organization is known for certifying cancer registrars and registry professionals?
• True or False: An individual may take the CTR exam without ever working or completing a practicum in a cancer registry.
• Which serves as the umbrella organization for central cancer registries, government agencies, professional organizations, and other cancer-related organizations to come together to improve quality and utility of cancer data?
• What does MP/H stand for in cancer registry coding rules?
• Which document is commonly used for cancer staging in registries?
• What is data reconciliation (deduplication) in cancer registry data, and why is it important?
• Which program is described as the only population-based cancer registry in the United States with longitudinal data on stage at diagnosis and survival?
• What is the primary difference between a population-based cancer registry and a hospital-based cancer registry, and why is population-based data essential for surveillance?
• Which type of registry is established to collect data from specific cancer sites, facilities, or familial cancers?
• What does NAACCR stand for?
• What credential is required for most jobs in a cancer registry?
• In the AJCC Staging System, what does T represent?
• Hospital-based cancer registries are funded by which source?
• What is the impact of death data linkage on cancer survival statistics?
• What credential is required for most positions within a cancer registry?
• How is stage data completeness typically evaluated across registry datasets?
• Where was the first U.S. cancer registry established?
• Which database is used to examine cancer treatment trends and survival and for quality improvement in cancer care?
• The organization that developed the first standards of quality, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive cancer care delivery and continues to provide hospital-based cancer registries with data standards and coding instructions is known as:
• True or False? Population-based cancer registries are useful for monitoring cancer trends.
• Which program serves the needs of epidemiology and research while the CoC focuses on quality patient care?
• Which organization administers the five-volume set of standards used in both the United States and Canada?
• Which manual published by the Commission on Cancer provides data standards and coding instructions for facility-based cancer surveillance for quality patient care?
• Which of the following best describes methods used by cancer registries to ensure data quality and completeness?
• One purpose of a cancer registry is to maintain a complete, accurate record of the cancer experience for all patients newly diagnosed and treated in the hospital or designated population.
• What is a 'primary cancer site group' and why is it used in reporting?
• The NAACCR Data Exchange Standard (DES) is primarily used for what purpose?
• NPCR stands for which?
• Record linkage in cancer registries serves which primary purpose?
• Which two agencies provide funding for population-based cancer registries?
• What does DQIs stand for in registry data quality management?
• Which association certifies cancer registry professionals through its CTR credential?
• Which rules were implemented to guide cancer registries in determining the number of abstracts to prepare for solid tumors and how to assign the appropriate histology code for each primary tumor abstracted?
• Why is standardizing data elements important in registry operations?
• Which type of registry would be most appropriate for monitoring cancer incidence trends at the state level?
• What is the difference between incident and prevalent cancer data?
• What is the primary source of case finding for the hospital-based cancer registry?
• Why is stage data completeness important in registry data?
• What is the AJCC TNM staging system used for, and what do the letters T, N, and M represent?
• What term describes a surveillance system that systematically collects newly diagnosed cancer cases for monitoring disease burden, the quality of care of cancer patients, cancer survival, and disparities?
• Incorporated the WHO classification of hematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms: which ICD-O edition?
• How often do hospital cancer registries collect and update information on the status of a patient's cancer?
• In deduplication, what data elements are used to merge records into a single canonical record?
• Published in 1976 after physicians expressed a desire for morphology codes: which ICD-O edition?
• Which type of registry focuses on data from specific facilities, a specific cancer site, or familial cancers?
• Why might tumor size be missing in registry data?
• What is the value of automated edit checks in registry data entry?
• Why is follow-up data critical for survival analyses in cancer registries?
• Name two major accreditation or quality programs that impact cancer registries.
• True or False? Cancer-specific information includes the primary site, histology, behavior, laterality, and grade of the cells.
• _______ are documents maintained by the cancer registry and form the basis for all of the registry operations.
• Which program established by the Centers for Disease Control provides funds to statewide population-based cancer registries and has adopted NAACCR standards, established a minimum data set, and has annual data submissions?
• True or False: Cancer registries are revenue-generating.
• Which organization provides hospital-based registries with data standards and coding instruction in the form of the facility oncology registry data standards manual?
• Which coding system is used to classify tumor histology and behavior, and what are the two components?
• The AJCC Staging System uses which elements?
• True or False? There are more than 1,500 CoC cancer programs in the United States.
• NAACCR serves groups from which regions?
• Which ICD-O-3 behavior code indicates a malignant tumor?
• For HIM graduates pursuing CTR certification through an NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program, what is the practicum requirement?
• What is the term for a summary record in a standardized format that allows systematic collection of information on a cancer patient's experience?
• Which term describes an abbreviated abstract developed from pathology reports and disease indices used to identify potential cancer cases for abstracting?
• What is a casefinding window and how does it impact registry data quality?
• Why is interoperability important in cancer registry data?
• What is a death certificate only (DCO) case and how should it be treated in analysis?
• Hospital-based registries primarily support which aspect of cancer care?
• How many practicum hours must be completed to earn the CTR credential?
• Which ICD-O edition incorporated the WHO classification of hematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms?
• What is the period survival analysis approach and how does it differ from cohort survival?
• Which organization began a certification process for cancer registrars and other cancer registry professionals?
• How is tumor size captured in registry data and why is it important?
• Collection of cancer data by state cancer registries is mandated by which law?
• A registry that collects data on cancer cases diagnosed and treated within a specific hospital network is best described as: