Breast Counselor Medical Guidelines & Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is the recommended frequency for breast cancer screening in average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

Every 1-2 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when symptoms appear

Answer

Annually starting at age 25

Question 2

Which factor is most commonly used in assessing a patient’s breast cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Family history of breast cancer

Answer

Eye color

Answer

Shoe size

Answer

Daily water intake

Question 3

Which medical imaging technique is most effective for detecting early-stage breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mammography

Answer

X-ray

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

CT scan

Question 4

Which lifestyle factor is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Regular physical activity

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Excessive alcohol consumption

Answer

High-fat diet

Question 5

Which genetic mutations are strongly associated with hereditary breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

BRCA1 and BRCA2

Answer

TP53 and KRAS

Answer

MYC and EGFR

Answer

HER2 and CDH1

Question 6

Which medical guideline is used to classify breast cancer staging?

Accepted Answer

TNM staging system

Answer

BMI Index

Answer

Blood pressure levels

Answer

Cholesterol classification