Ch 26

Question 1

Prostate cancer risk factors

Answer 1

Increasing age
African ancestry
A family history of PC (brother or father)
Inherited mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes

Question 2

Colorectal cancer symptoms

Answer 2

Blood around stool
Anemia
Change in bowel habits

Question 3

Left lateral position

Answer 3

On the side with the knees up

Question 4

Lithotomy position

Answer 4

Like at a gyno appointment

Feet on stirrups

Question 5

Encopresis

Answer 5

When a child resists having bowel movements, causing impacted stool to collect in the colon and rectum and lead to leakage

Question 6

Normal prostate exam findings

Answer 6

Should feel smooth
Should be elastic and rubbery
Should be slightly moveable
Should be non tender to palpation