ECIS CS5 Programme Quiz Module 1

Question 1 of 9

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What is the “positive predictive value” of a screening test?

Probability that following a positive test result, that individual will truly have a cancer diagnosis.
Probability that following a negative test result, that individual will truly not have cancer.
Ability of the test to give a negative result when the person does not have cancer.
Ability of the test to give a positive result when the person has cancer

Question 2 of 9

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Select ALL right answers

In a population-based screening programme:

A screening policy is in place
The programme is managed solely at the central level
Personal invitations are sent
Active follow-up of screened positive individual is in place
The primary responsibility is to ensure prompt treatment of all screened/detected pre-cancers and cancers

Question 3 of 9

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Cancer screening brings significant benefits, but may also cause harms. In the table below, associate the potential harms of cancer screening to their respective description.

Type the right letters (A, B, C or D) in the blank spaces.

=> A => B => C => D

Cancer missed by the screening test, increasing the risk of diagnosis at an advanced stage of cancer if no follow-up is ensured.
Detection of slow-growing cancer that would not otherwise be clinically apparent over the lifetime of an individual and may lead to unnecessary treatment.
Effect of screening programmes on the health system, when poorly implemented.
Positive screening test without cancerous lesion, that may lead to unnecessary further investigations, invasive procedures and anxiety for the woman or man.

Question 4 of 9

1 point(s)

Cancer screening programme include several components.

In the table below, associate the components of cancer screening with their respective description. Type the right letters (A to E) in the blank spaces.

A – Diagnosis

B – Governance

C – Information and education

D – Policy

E – Professional training

F – Protocol

G – Quality assurance

H – Screening test

I – Target population

Activity regularly carried out to make sure knowledge and skills of all professionals involved are adequate and up-to-date.
Activity to inform the public about the screening progamme, through different channels.
Clear structure designing the actors responsible to implement and supervise the screening programme.
Description of the population that should be invited to the screening programme, as well as the frequency and methods of invitation.
Official document describing the eligibility of a population to certain screening tests in a country.
Official document describing the screening and further assessment process, as well as professionals involved at each stage.
Process that ensures that all services are delivered with appropriate quality.
Test that detects potential indicators of cancer.
Test that establishes the presence or absence of cancer.

Question 5 of 9

1 point(s)

Select ALL right answers.

The objectives of early detection are:

To reduce cancer incidence when lesions may be detected at a pre-cancerous stage
To reduce cancer mortality in the population screened
To improve survival and quality of life after treatment
To diagnose slow-growing cancers that would not be clinically apparent in an individual’s lifetime

Question 6 of 9

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What are the main requirements for implementing a cancer screening programme (in an asymptomatic population)?

A cancer that is rare in the country, and for which the country needs to collect data
A cancer that can be detected before symptoms appear
A cancer for which a suitable screening test is available
A cancer for which an effective treatment is not yet available in the country
A cancer for which screening and diagnosis facilities can be effectively organized with available logistical, human and financial resources.

Question 7 of 9

1 point(s)

There are 2 approaches to early detection: screening and clinical early diagnosis.

In the table below, associate the 2 approach with their respective description. Type the right letters (A or B) in the blank spaces.

A – Clinical early diagnosis

B – Screening

Has a defined target population;

Targets asymptomatic individuals;

Includes call-recall mechanism and counselling;

May detect pre-cancerous lesions;

Reduces cancer incidence and mortality;

Is a more resource-intensive intervention;

Increases the risk of loss-to-follow up.

Searches for early invasive cancer in symptomatic individuals;

Reduces cancer mortality;

Relies on awareness to motivate individuals to seek for medical care;

Requires good access to health services.

Question 8 of 9

1 point(s)

There are 2 approaches to early detection: screening and clinical early diagnosis.

In the table below, drag and drop the “screening” and “clinical early diagnosis” boxes next to their respective description.

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Screening
Clinical early diagnosis

Has a defined target population;
Targets asymptomatic individuals;
Includes call-recall mechanism and counselling;
May detect pre-cancerous lesions;
Reduces cancer incidence and mortality;
Is a more resource-intensive intervention;
Increases the risk of loss-to-follow up.

Searches for early invasive cancer in symptomatic individuals;
Reduces cancer mortality;
Relies on awareness to motivate individuals to seek for medical care;
Requires good access to health services.

Question 9 of 9

1 point(s)

Cancer screening programme include several components.

Match (drag and drop) the components with their corresponding description in the table below.

Sort elements

Professional training
Policy
Protocol
Quality assurance
Screening
Governance
Diagnosis
Target population
Information and education

Activity regularly carried out to make sure knowledge and skills of all professionals involved is adequate and up-to-date.

Official document describing the eligibility of a population to certain screening tests in a country.

Official document describing the screening and further assessment process, as well as professionals involved at each stage.

Process that ensures that all services are delivered with appropriate quality.

Test that detects potential indicators of cancer.

Clear structure designing the actors responsible to implement and supervise the screening programme.

Test that establishes the presence or absence of cancer.

Description of the population that should be invited to the screening programme, as well as the frequency and methods of invitation.

Activity to inform the public about the screening progamme, through different channels.

SELF-PACED PROGRAMME: Improving the Monitoring of Cancer Screening

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