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1. For many people, the first few weeks after diagnosis are very hard. After they hear the word “cancer,” they may have trouble breathing or listening to what is being said. When they’re at home, they may have trouble thinking, eating, or sleeping.
A. True
B. False
2. The person with cancer may have a strong sense of hope for the future.
A. True
B. False
3. Some doctors think which emotion may help the body deal with cancer?
A. Denial
B. Gratitude
C. Hope
D. Control
4. If one feels angry about their cancer diagnosis, they should pretend that everything is okay. Anger only makes things worse.
A. True
B. False
5. Which of the following may cause a person with cancer to have a faster hear rate, be shaky, weak, or dizzy, and prevent the body from fighting disease as well as it should?
A. Stress
B. Depression
C. Anger
D. Denial
6. Everyone dealing with cancer has pain, but the amount varies.
A. True
B. False
7. If feelings of sadness and despair seem to take over the patient’s life, they may have which of the following?
A. Stress
B. Depression
C. Anger
D. Denial
8. Family and friends of the patient may also feel guilty because of which of the following?
A. They are healthy while their loved one is sick.
B. They can’t help their loved one as much as they want.
C. They feel stressed and impatient.
D. All of the above.
9. People with cancer often feel lonely or distant from others.
A. True
B. False
10. As much as possible, the patient should keep up with their normal routine, such as doing household chores.
A. True
B. False
11. Both the patient and their spouse or partner should think about the future and make plans in case the patient doesn’t survive the cancer.
A. True
B. False
12. In order to protect the children that may be affected, everyone should pretend that things are okay so that the children do not worry too much.
A. True
B. False
13. Children as young as _____ months old begin to think about and understand what is going on around them.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 18
14. Which type of specialist can help children understand medical issues relating to cancer and also offer psychological and emotional support?
A. Oncologist
B. Nurse
C. Child-life
D. Family counselor
15. Children of all ages need to know that nothing they did, thought, or said caused their loved one to get cancer.
A. True
B. False
16. Children of those with cancer should be tested for certain genes since all cancers can be passed from parent to child.
A. True
B. False
17. Some people pretend to be cheerful, even when they’re not because they think that being cheerful may help their cancer go away.
A. True
B. False
18. People often feel less in control when they learn all about cancer and its treatments.
A. True
B. False
19. Which emotion can cause those with cancer to have trouble learning new information or remembering things?
A. Anxiety
B. Anger
C. Depression
D. Stress
20. The “stage” of cancer refers to which of the following?
A. The organ of origin.
B. The size of the cancer.
C. The type of cancer.
D. None of the above.
21. If the patient has questions for the doctor, it is a good idea if they send them to the doctor ahead of time.
A. True
B. False
22. Patients should pay close attention to what their doctor says during visits, since asking to record the appointment is a breach of doctor-patient confidentiality.
A. True
B. False
23. When a friend or family member of the patient says “let me know if there’s anything I can do,” how should the patient respond?
A. Be honest with the person about it.
B. Say thanks, but no thanks.
C. Smile and hope that the person understands that they need help.
D. All of the above.
24. Support groups can meet by which of the following methods?
A. In person
B. By phone
C. On the internet
D. All of the above
25. When in support groups, the patient should always go to a different group than their loved ones so that feelings don’t get hurt by what is said.
A. True
B. False
26. What is the biggest problem with online support groups?
A. Getting stalked.
B. Getting conned.
C. Learning correct information.
D. None of the above.
27. Which term is used to express the way one looks at the world and makes sense of their place in it?
A. Philosophy
B. Spirituality
C. Political views
D. Ethics
28. Most likely, the patient will see which health care worker the most?
A. Their oncologist
B. Their dietitian
C. Nurses
D. The pharmacist
29. Which person is responsible for the patient making follow-up appointments and making sure they have things that they need at home?
A. The patient
B. The discharge planner
C. The nurses
D. The oncologist
30. The Family and Medical Leave Act allows most workers to take up to _____ weeks of unpaid time to deal with certain family and medical problems.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
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