Bowel (Colorectal) cancer

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masters Nursing Science 3 (Quizzes) Quiz on Bowel (Colorectal) cancer, created by Mark George on 11/02/2014.
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Question 1

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What is the biggest cause of colorectal cancers?
Answer
  • Genetic susceptibility.
  • Inactive lifestyle.
  • Smoking.
  • Dietary components.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 2

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A diet high in which of the following increases the risk of developing CRC?
Answer
  • Saturated fats
  • Red meat
  • Vegetables
  • Refined carbohydrates
  • Alcohol
  • Fiber

Question 3

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1% of all CRC is due to familial adeno-polyposis genetic disorder.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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By age 50, what percentage of patients with familial history of adeno-polyposis genetic disorder contract CRC?
Answer
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 100%

Question 5

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Hereditary non-polyposis CRC accounts for 8% of all CRC.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Which of the following are risk factors for CRC?
Answer
  • Dietary factors.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Genetic disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease

Question 7

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Most CRCs develop from a benign precursor lesion or adenoma (polyp).
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Which of the following may be symptoms of CRC?
Answer
  • Excessive sweating
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Anemia
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain

Question 9

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CRC diagnosis is based on which of the following?
Answer
  • Clinical manifestations
  • Colonoscopy
  • Family history/genetics
  • Radiography
  • RAIU testing

Question 10

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Which of the following are classifications of Dukes CRC staging?
Answer
  • Cancer limited to bowel wall
  • Nodal metastasis regardless of extension through bowel wall
  • Distant metastasis
  • Death
  • Cancer extending through the bowel wall

Question 11

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What percentage of bowel cancers start as polyps?
Answer
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 63%
  • 75%
  • 97%
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