SEER Training Modules
11/27/12 - The NCI is working on updating materials.

Quiz: Suspense File

After identifying a potential case for the registry from a casefinding source, the registrar processes the case into .
1. the suspense file only
2. the master patient index file only
3. the history file of non-reportable cases only
4. any of the three above
The suspense file contains information on cases that are .
1. potentially reportable
2. definitely reportable
3. absolutely not reportable
4. useless
The suspense file can be maintained by entering into a computerized registry database.
1. the numbers
2. the case
3. the date
4. the name
The suspense file should be reviewed to ensure that cases are completed promptly.
1. daily
2. occasionally
3. periodically
4. yearly
Cases entered into the suspense file but later determined not to be reportable are .
1. moved to the history file of non-reportable cases
2. moved to the master patient index file
3. kept in the suspense file
4. thrown away or destroyed
When entering a case into the suspense file, registry personnel should include data elements required by .
1. the hospital
2. the patient
3. the cancer registry
4. the governing body