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Lung Cancer HESI Case Study Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common cause of lung cancer?✔✔Cigarette smoking
Which symptom is often the first sign of lung cancer?✔✔Persistent cough
Which diagnostic test is most definitive for diagnosing lung cancer?✔✔Biopsy of lung tissue
Which type of lung cancer is most aggressive and rapidly growing?✔✔Small cell lung cancer
Which type of lung cancer is more likely to be treated surgically?✔✔Non-small cell lung cancer
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Which imaging study is typically first used to detect a suspicious lung lesion?✔✔Chest X-ray
Which symptom suggests that lung cancer has spread to the bones?✔✔Bone pain
Which symptom may indicate lung cancer has metastasized to the brain?✔✔Headache and neurological deficits
Which risk factor besides smoking increases lung cancer risk?✔✔Exposure to asbestos or radon
Which blood test is most helpful in lung cancer diagnosis?✔✔There is no specific blood test; biopsy is required
Which symptom is common in late-stage lung cancer?✔✔Unexplained weight loss
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Which clinical sign may indicate superior vena cava syndrome in lung cancer patients?✔✔Swelling of the face, neck, and upper chest
Which type of lung cancer is strongly associated with paraneoplastic syndromes?✔✔Small cell lung cancer
Which symptom may indicate lung cancer has invaded the pleura?✔✔Pleural effusion causing dyspnea
Which screening method is recommended for high-risk individuals?✔✔Low-dose CT scan
Which symptom may indicate lung cancer obstruction of a bronchus?✔✔Wheezing and recurrent pneumonia
Which lifestyle change reduces the risk of developing lung cancer?✔✔Smoking cessation
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