Match List I correctly with List II.

List I (type of Cancer)	List II (Screening method)
a. Cervical cancer	I. Mammography
b. Breast cancer	II. Chest X-ray
c. Lung cancer	III. PSA
d. Prostate cancer	IV. PAP smear

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A

   a-IV, b-II, c-III, d-I

2. B

   a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II

3. C

   a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV

4. D

   a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III

Appeared in: Raj. CHO -2024

Explanation

• The correct combination is a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III.
• Cervical cancer is screened using a Pap smear (Papanicolaou test) to detect abnormal cervical cells.
• Breast cancer screening is primarily done via mammography, which is an X-ray of the breast.
• Lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals often involves a low-dose CT scan, but a chest X-ray is a listed and historically used method.
• Prostate cancer is screened for using the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option incorrectly matches Breast cancer with Chest X-ray (b-II), Lung cancer with PSA (c-III), and Prostate cancer with Mammography (d-I). Mammography is for breast cancer, PSA is for prostate cancer, and Chest X-ray is for lung cancer.
• Option B: This option correctly matches Cervical cancer (a-IV) and Breast cancer (b-I) but incorrectly matches Lung cancer with PSA (c-III) and Prostate cancer with Chest X-ray (d-II).
• Option C: This option is completely incorrect. It mismatches every single cancer type with its screening method: Cervical with PSA, Breast with Chest X-ray, Lung with Mammography, and Prostate with PAP smear.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Infographic: A chart showing the four cancer types from the question, each paired with an icon and the name of its corresponding screening test.
• Visual 2: Diagram: An illustration of a Pap smear procedure, showing the collection of cervical cells.
• Visual 3: Image: A mammogram image with an arrow pointing to a suspicious lesion, demonstrating what the test looks for.

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Matching common types of cancer with their standard screening methods as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Nurses play a crucial role in patient education regarding the importance of regular cancer screenings, explaining procedures, and helping schedule appointments.
• Understanding the correct screening for each cancer type is vital for health promotion and early detection, which significantly improves patient prognosis and treatment outcomes.
• What if? A 55-year-old male patient with a 30-pack-year smoking history asks about lung cancer screening. The nurse should inform him that the current gold standard is a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan annually, as it is more sensitive than a chest X-ray for early detection in high-risk individuals.

How to Approach the Question

• This is a 'Match the Following' question, which tests your direct recall of associated facts.
• First, read both lists to understand the items to be matched: types of cancer (List I) and their screening methods (List II).
• Systematically match each item from List I with its correct counterpart in List II. Start with the one you are most confident about.
• Match 'Cervical cancer'. The standard screening is a PAP smear. So, the pair is (a-IV).
• Next, match 'Breast cancer'. The standard screening is Mammography. So, the pair is (b-I).
• Now, look at the options. Only one option starts with the combination 'a-IV, b-I'. This is option D.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Matching common types of cancer with their standard screening methods.
• Stem keywords: Cervical cancer, Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Mammography, Chest X-ray, PSA, PAP smear
• Lead-in keywords: Match List I correctly with List II
• Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

Qn-KnrwDNGYmBYGMP3j9_4

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Reference Book

E6 Comprehensive Textbook of Community Health Nursing 2nd Edition Shyamala D part 1 (pp 26-389 of 389) p. 26-389