Question

question 16

a patient presents with worries she is at risk for cancer. she asks for tests to verify whether she has cancer. the test comes back normal. what type of service is this considered?

signs and symptoms
abnormal findings
cancer
screening services

Explanation:

Analyze patient presentation and symptoms

The patient presents with worries of being at risk for cancer but has no active signs, symptoms, or established diagnosis of cancer.

Define the purpose of the medical service

Testing performed on an asymptomatic patient to detect a disease or risk factor before symptoms appear is classified as a screening service.

Evaluate the given options

• Signs and symptoms: Incorrect, as the patient has no symptoms.
• Abnormal findings: Incorrect, as the test results came back normal.
• Cancer: Incorrect, as the patient does not have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer.
• Screening services: Correct, as the test was performed for early detection in an asymptomatic individual.

Answer:

• Signs and symptoms
• Abnormal findings
• Cancer
• Screening services (Correct answer)