PNP 401 Colorectal Cancer Quiz

Which option(s) is/are correct regarding colorectal cancer?

• all adenocarcinomas have the potential to become adenomatous polyps

• polyps can only manifest as polypoid masses

• polyps can affect any area of the colon

• all adenocarcinomas have the potential to metastasize

A barium ____ can be used to help diagnose colorectal cancer

True or False - the location of adenocarcinomas does not dictate the symptoms of colorectal cancer

• True

• False

Which populations are most at risk for colorectal cancer? Select all that apply.

• obese / overweight individuals

• jews of eastern european descent

• populations in the western hemisphere

• individuals 20 years and under

What causes ribbon / pellet like stool?

• adenocarcinomas at the transverse colon

• adenocarcinomas at the cecum

• adenocarcinomas at the rectum

• adenocarcinomas at the descending colon

Which area of the colon that is affected with cancer results in iron deficiency anemia?

• ascending and transverse

• transverse

• ascending

• sigmoid

What are some other general symptoms of colorectal cancer? Select all that apply.

• alternating diarrhea and constipation

• nausea/vomiting

• abdominal pain

• bloating

• protrusion of transverse colon

_____ and _____ can identify occult blood in the stool in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer

True or False - stage A colon cancer has a 50% chance of survival

• True

• False

In stage B colon cancer, the cancer has spread to the ____