Question

question 10
1 pts
jennifer is a 40-year-old female who smokes and frequently uses tanning beds. which of the following statements best indicates her cancer risks?
she has an increased risk for lung and skin cancers.
she has an increased risk for brain and lung cancers.
she has increased risks for lung and pancreatic cancers.
she has increased risks for lung and prostate cancers.

Explanation:

Identify risk factors and associated cancers

Smoking is a primary risk factor for lung cancer, while using tanning beds exposes the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is a primary risk factor for skin cancer.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "She has an increased risk for lung and skin cancers." (Correctly matches both behaviors)
• Option 2: "She has an increased risk for brain and lung cancers." (Incorrect; tanning beds do not directly increase brain cancer risk)
• Option 3: "She has an increased risk for lung and pancreatic cancers." (Incorrect; tanning beds do not directly increase pancreatic cancer risk)
• Option 4: "She has increased risks for lung and prostate cancers." (Incorrect; Jennifer is female and does not have a prostate, nor do tanning beds cause prostate cancer)

Answer:

• She has an increased risk for lung and skin cancers. (Correct answer)
• She has an increased risk for brain and lung cancers.
• She has increased risks for lung and pancreatic cancers.
• She has increased risks for lung and prostate cancers.