Surgery Practice

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Module 12 — Colorectal, Anorectal & Stoma Care

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Question 01 • Single best answer

Rectal bleeding persists with weight loss despite known hemorrhoids. What is appropriate?

A. Attribute all bleeding to hemorrhoids automatically B. Investigate for other causes including malignancy C. Ignore the weight loss D. Stop all follow-up

Question 02 • Single best answer

Which finding can suggest occult colorectal blood loss?

A. Iron-deficiency anemia B. An isolated healed blister C. Stable hair color D. A normal shoe size

Question 03 • Single best answer

What distinguishes diverticulitis from asymptomatic diverticulosis?

A. Presence of a normal appendix B. A universal need for surgery C. Inflammation associated with diverticula D. Absence of all abdominal symptoms by definition

Question 04 • Single best answer

Which is a complication of diverticulitis?

A. Abscess or perforation B. Cataract formation as the defining complication C. Otitis externa D. A healed wrist fracture

Question 05 • Single best answer

What is required to characterize a suspected colorectal malignancy?

A. Appearance alone in every case B. Appropriate tissue diagnosis and staging C. The pain score alone D. A normal urine dipstick

Question 06 • Single best answer

Sharp pain with defecation and small bright bleeding most suggests what?

A. Painless uncomplicated hemorrhoids in every case B. Anal fissure C. Gastric outlet obstruction D. An asymptomatic liver cyst

Question 07 • Single best answer

Constant perianal pain with swelling and fever raises concern for what?

A. Anorectal abscess B. A normal skin fold C. An uncomplicated painless hemorrhoid D. A distant healed scar

Question 08 • Single best answer

What is an anal fistula?

A. A normal bowel valve B. A type of gastric ulcer C. An abnormal tract associated with the anal region D. A superficial freckle

Question 09 • Single best answer

Which stoma finding requires prompt review?

A. A healthy pink appearance with expected output B. An intact appliance seal C. Comfortable surrounding skin D. Dusky or black tissue

Question 10 • Single best answer

Why can a high-output ileostomy be clinically important?

A. It always means excellent hydration B. It can cause dehydration and electrolyte losses C. It eliminates the need for monitoring D. It cannot affect renal function