1. which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant neoplasms?
a. are not encapsulated
b. have invasive growth and metastasis
c. produce no cachexia
d. can recur when surgically removed
2. malignant neoplasms metastasizes through:
a. exchange of bodily fluids
b. the bloodstream and lymphatic system
c. genetic transmission
d. bacteria
3. personal history of maignant neoplasm is
a. a condition that a patients family member had in the past or currently has that causes the patient to be at higher risk of also contracting the disease
b. a primary neoplasm that has metastasized
c. a condition that patient currently has and is receiving treatment for
d. a condition that patient had in the past, was removed, and is no longer being treated, but has the potential for recurrence
4. when a patient is seen for evaluation or treatment of metastasis, which code should be sequenced first
a. primary neoplasm
b. secondary neoplasm
c. CA in situ
d. complication