Here are some scenario-based multiple choice questions and answers about asbestos cancer
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in asbestos cancer?
a) A person living in a rural area with no known asbestos exposure
b) A person who worked in a factory where asbestos was used for 30 years
c) A person who smoked cigarettes for 20 years but has never been exposed to asbestos
d) A person who has a family history of cancer but no known exposure to asbestos
Answer: b) A person who worked in a factory where asbestos was used for 30 years. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of asbestos-related cancer, and prolonged exposure to asbestos is a significant risk factor.
Which of the following types of cancer is most commonly associated with asbestos exposure?
a) Breast cancer
b) Lung cancer
c) Skin cancer
d) Prostate cancer
Answer: b) Lung cancer. Asbestos exposure is strongly linked to lung cancer, as well as mesothelioma (a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other organs).
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with asbestos-related lung cancer?
a) Chest pain
b) Headaches
c) Back pain
d) Nausea
Answer: a) Chest pain. Chest pain is a common symptom of asbestos-related lung cancer, along with shortness of breath, coughing, and fatigue.
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in mesothelioma?
a) A person who worked in a factory where asbestos was used for 10 years
b) A person who lived near an asbestos mine for 5 years
c) A person who had one-time exposure to asbestos during a home renovation project
d) A person who has never been exposed to asbestos
Answer: a) A person who worked in a factory where asbestos was used for 10 years. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer that is primarily caused by asbestos exposure, especially prolonged exposure in occupational settings.
Which of the following types of asbestos is most strongly associated with mesothelioma?
a) Chrysotile
b) Amosite
c) Crocidolite
d) Tremolite
Answer: c) Crocidolite. Crocidolite (also known as blue asbestos) is the most hazardous form of asbestos and is strongly associated with mesothelioma.
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