Cancer Registry Terms

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Which of the following best describes the term 'absolute zero' in the context of cancer registries?

  • The absence of the property being measured, such as the absence of cancer. (correct)
  • The point at which cancer cells cease to multiply.
  • The lowest possible count of cancer cases recorded in a registry.
  • A standardized baseline for measuring cancer incidence rates.

What is the primary purpose of 'abstracting' in a cancer registry?

  • To manage the financial aspects of cancer treatment.
  • To develop new cancer treatment protocols.
  • To collect and record pertinent cancer data from a health record. (correct)
  • To provide emotional support to cancer patients.

An accession number in a hospital registry serves primarily to:

  • Indicate the year a patient was first seen and the sequential order in which they were identified by the registry. (correct)
  • Record the names of all physicians involved in a patient's care.
  • Identify the stage and grade of a patient's cancer.
  • Track the financial transactions associated with a patient's treatment.

What is the significance of 'accreditation' for a healthcare facility in the context of cancer care?

<p>It indicates the facility has met specific standards set forth by an accrediting body, such as the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'active follow-up' in cancer registry practice?

<p>Direct contact initiated with patients by a physician or cancer registrar. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an 'acute disease' from other types of diseases?

<p>It is characterized by sudden onset and short duration of symptoms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cancer treatment, what does the term 'adjunct' refer to?

<p>A secondary treatment added to the primary treatment, such as radiation therapy supplementing surgery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an 'abstract' in the context of cancer registries?

<p>To summarize and record the most important cancer information about a patient, their disease, and treatment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'absolute frequency' and 'frequency'?

<p>'Absolute frequency' is the raw number of observations, and 'frequency' is a broader term. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is least likely to be part of an abstract in a cancer registry?

<p>Patient's complete family medical history unrelated to cancer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a patient develops a second primary tumor after being initially diagnosed with cancer, how is this reflected in the 'accession number'?

<p>The original accession number is used, regardless of the year in which subsequent reportable tumors occur. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity typically grants 'accreditation' to hospitals for cancer care?

<p>The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of 'active follow-up'?

<p>To encourage patients to see their physician and maintain contact with healthcare providers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most characteristic of an 'acute disease'?

<p>Sudden onset of symptoms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might radiation therapy be considered an 'adjunct' to surgery in cancer treatment?

<p>Radiation therapy is used in conjunction with surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hospital registrar assigns a unique 'accession number' to a patient. What information does this number contain?

<p>The year the patient was first seen at the reporting institution and the sequential order of identification. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is essential for a facility to receive 'accreditation' for its cancer program?

<p>Meeting specific standards set by an accrediting body. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'active follow-up' considered more effective than passive methods in cancer registries?

<p>It guarantees higher patient participation rates and encourages ongoing medical care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these conditions is least likely to be described as an 'acute disease'?

<p>Osteoarthritis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemotherapy is administered after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. What term describes the chemotherapy in this scenario?

<p>Adjuvant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Absolute Frequency

The raw number of observations with the same particular value.

Absolute Zero

The point representing the absence of the property being measured.

Abstract (Cancer Registry)

Summary identifying pertinent cancer information about the patient.

Accession Number

A unique number assigned to a patient indicating the year they were first seen.

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Accreditation

Meeting specific standards set by an accrediting body.

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Active Follow-Up

Direct contact with patients to encourage them to see their physician.

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Acute Disease

A disorder with a sudden onset and short duration of symptoms.

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Adjunct

Something joined or added to another thing, not an essential part.

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Abstracting

Collecting and recording pertinent cancer data from a health record

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Study Notes

Absolute Frequency

  • The raw number of observations sharing the same particular value.

Absolute Zero

  • Represents the absence of the property being measured.
  • Example: no cancer.

Abstract

  • A summary, abridgment, or abbreviated record.
  • Identifies pertinent cancer information.
  • Includes information about the patient, the disease, the cancer-directed treatment and the disease process from diagnosis until death.
  • It serves as the basis for all hospital registry functions.
  • Used to collect and record pertinent cancer data from a health record.

Abstracting

  • The process of collecting and recording pertinent cancer data from a health record.

Accession Number

  • A unique number assigned to the patient by the hospital registrar.
  • Indicates the year the patient was first seen at the reporting institution.
  • Indicates the sequential order in which the patient was identified by the registry or abstracted into the registry database.
  • Used for all additional primaries the patient may develop, regardless of the year subsequent reportable tumors occur.

Accreditation

  • A qualification that signifies that a facility has met specific standards set by the accrediting body.
  • Many hospitals are accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer.

Active Follow-Up

  • Involves direct contact with patients, usually initiated by a physician or cancer registrar.
  • Encourages patients to see their physician.

Acute Disease

  • A disorder characterized by a sudden onset and short duration of symptoms.

Adjunct

  • A thing joined or added to another thing, but is not an essential part.
  • Example: Radiation therapy is an important adjunct to surgery.
  • May represent appropriate adjuvant therapy.

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