Nur 185 -exam 2-Questions and
Answers.
What is the primary process for an elimination assessment? - Answer Inspection, Auscultation,
Palpation,
What are the common causes of colorectal cancer? - Answer The causes are unknown but
include risk factors such as family history, smoking, obesity, age, alcohol consumption, and a low
fiber diet.
Where does colorectal cancer most commonly occur? - Answer It most commonly occurs in
the sigmoid and rectal areas of the colon.
What are some risk factors for colorectal cancer? - Answer Risk factors include family history,
smoking, obesity, age, alcohol consumption, a low fiber diet, and diverticulitis.
What symptoms might indicate colorectal cancer on the right side of the colon? - Answer
Fatigue, Weakness, Cramping, Anemia, and Unexplained blood loss.
What symptoms might indicate colorectal cancer on the left side of the colon? - Answer
Diarrhea, Rectal bleeding, Abdominal fullness, and Pressure.
How is colorectal cancer treated? - Answer Treatment options include surgery, radiation
therapy, and chemotherapy.
What are the three types of colostomy diversions? - Answer The three types are ileal conduit,
sigmoid conduit, and colostomy.
What does stool look like from a transverse colostomy? - Answer Stool is typically pasty.
What does stool look like from a descending colostomy? - Answer Stool is typically formed.
When should a colostomy bag be emptied? - Answer One-third full.
How is the wafer for a colostomy measured? - Answer 1/16th of an inch.
What type of stool is expected from an ileostomy? - Answer Stool is typically liquid or semi-
liquid.
Answers.
What is the primary process for an elimination assessment? - Answer Inspection, Auscultation,
Palpation,
What are the common causes of colorectal cancer? - Answer The causes are unknown but
include risk factors such as family history, smoking, obesity, age, alcohol consumption, and a low
fiber diet.
Where does colorectal cancer most commonly occur? - Answer It most commonly occurs in
the sigmoid and rectal areas of the colon.
What are some risk factors for colorectal cancer? - Answer Risk factors include family history,
smoking, obesity, age, alcohol consumption, a low fiber diet, and diverticulitis.
What symptoms might indicate colorectal cancer on the right side of the colon? - Answer
Fatigue, Weakness, Cramping, Anemia, and Unexplained blood loss.
What symptoms might indicate colorectal cancer on the left side of the colon? - Answer
Diarrhea, Rectal bleeding, Abdominal fullness, and Pressure.
How is colorectal cancer treated? - Answer Treatment options include surgery, radiation
therapy, and chemotherapy.
What are the three types of colostomy diversions? - Answer The three types are ileal conduit,
sigmoid conduit, and colostomy.
What does stool look like from a transverse colostomy? - Answer Stool is typically pasty.
What does stool look like from a descending colostomy? - Answer Stool is typically formed.
When should a colostomy bag be emptied? - Answer One-third full.
How is the wafer for a colostomy measured? - Answer 1/16th of an inch.
What type of stool is expected from an ileostomy? - Answer Stool is typically liquid or semi-
liquid.
