©THESTAR 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3:09PM.
Case Study Colon Cancer Exam Questions
And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
A 50 year old man on a surgical unit after a colon resection for colon cancer: client history: large
growth on sigmoid colon found via colonoscopy; biopsy determined to be cancerous. Client is 5
ft. 8 in. and weighs 225 lbs., has recently lost 15 pounds, has chronic constipation, sporadic
nausea for 3 weeks, and consumes a high fat diet. Clients mother died at 52 years old. Client
has sedentary lifestyle. - Answer✔General Patient Data for Case study
Which of the following contributing factors could have contributed to the clients risk for colon
cancer? *Select ALL that apply.
a. age of 60 years old
b. high fat diet
c. family history of colon cancer
d. emaciated physical condition
e. sedentary lifestyle - Answer✔a, b, c, e.
a. Over age 50 at increased risk
b. Diet high in animal fat [red meat], high calorie, high serum cholesterol, and low fiber increase
risk. *To decrease risk consume abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, and moderate whole
grains.
c. a family history of adenomatous polyposis or colorectal cancer increases risk, especially with
first degree relative under 60.
e. Waste from the GI tract is in contact with GI mucosa longer when one has a sedentary
lifestyle. *Moderate active lifestyle improves peristalsis and elimination of waste.
**Client is also obese (BMI 30 or greater) which increases risk
1
, ©THESTAR 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3:09PM.
What are some other risk factors associated with colon cancer? - Answer✔1. history of
colorectal cancer
2. history of IBD: ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease
3. type 2 diabetes
4. heavy alcohol consumption
5. long-term smoking
6. African American ethnicity at highest risk
Colorectal cancer is an early detectable disease. True or False. - Answer✔True
Types of screening tests for colorectal cancer, frequency of screening, and age when client
should begin screening are determined by.... - Answer✔an individual's degree of risk for
colorectal cancer. The higher the risk the more frequent the screening.
For persons at average risk for colon cancer, guidelines recommend screening beginning at .... -
Answer✔age 50
What colon cancer screening tests are recommended for client's with average risk / age 50? -
Answer✔yearly fecal occult blood testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, colonoscopy
every 10 years.
A DRE, digital rectal exam, can be done to screen for rectal cancer. What does the health care
provider look for that could indicate rectal cancer? - Answer✔A lubricated, gloved finger
inserted in the rectum to palpate for abnormal masses in lower rectum.
What common colorectal cancer symptom typically occurs that prompts a client to seek
medical attention? - Answer✔blood in bowel movement / stool
Besides bleeding, masses / growths in the colon can .... - Answer✔cause partial or complete
colon / large bowel obstruction
Which of the following are common symptoms of large bowel obstruction?
a. pallor
b. abdominal pain
c. ascites
d. vomiting
e. abdominal distention - Answer✔b and e are correct.
2
Case Study Colon Cancer Exam Questions
And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
A 50 year old man on a surgical unit after a colon resection for colon cancer: client history: large
growth on sigmoid colon found via colonoscopy; biopsy determined to be cancerous. Client is 5
ft. 8 in. and weighs 225 lbs., has recently lost 15 pounds, has chronic constipation, sporadic
nausea for 3 weeks, and consumes a high fat diet. Clients mother died at 52 years old. Client
has sedentary lifestyle. - Answer✔General Patient Data for Case study
Which of the following contributing factors could have contributed to the clients risk for colon
cancer? *Select ALL that apply.
a. age of 60 years old
b. high fat diet
c. family history of colon cancer
d. emaciated physical condition
e. sedentary lifestyle - Answer✔a, b, c, e.
a. Over age 50 at increased risk
b. Diet high in animal fat [red meat], high calorie, high serum cholesterol, and low fiber increase
risk. *To decrease risk consume abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, and moderate whole
grains.
c. a family history of adenomatous polyposis or colorectal cancer increases risk, especially with
first degree relative under 60.
e. Waste from the GI tract is in contact with GI mucosa longer when one has a sedentary
lifestyle. *Moderate active lifestyle improves peristalsis and elimination of waste.
**Client is also obese (BMI 30 or greater) which increases risk
1
, ©THESTAR 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3:09PM.
What are some other risk factors associated with colon cancer? - Answer✔1. history of
colorectal cancer
2. history of IBD: ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease
3. type 2 diabetes
4. heavy alcohol consumption
5. long-term smoking
6. African American ethnicity at highest risk
Colorectal cancer is an early detectable disease. True or False. - Answer✔True
Types of screening tests for colorectal cancer, frequency of screening, and age when client
should begin screening are determined by.... - Answer✔an individual's degree of risk for
colorectal cancer. The higher the risk the more frequent the screening.
For persons at average risk for colon cancer, guidelines recommend screening beginning at .... -
Answer✔age 50
What colon cancer screening tests are recommended for client's with average risk / age 50? -
Answer✔yearly fecal occult blood testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, colonoscopy
every 10 years.
A DRE, digital rectal exam, can be done to screen for rectal cancer. What does the health care
provider look for that could indicate rectal cancer? - Answer✔A lubricated, gloved finger
inserted in the rectum to palpate for abnormal masses in lower rectum.
What common colorectal cancer symptom typically occurs that prompts a client to seek
medical attention? - Answer✔blood in bowel movement / stool
Besides bleeding, masses / growths in the colon can .... - Answer✔cause partial or complete
colon / large bowel obstruction
Which of the following are common symptoms of large bowel obstruction?
a. pallor
b. abdominal pain
c. ascites
d. vomiting
e. abdominal distention - Answer✔b and e are correct.
2
