Gastric Cancer Risk Factors and Clinical Assessment Quiz

Which of the following is a major risk factor for gastric cancer?

• H. Pylori infection

• High intake of dairy products

• Low salt diet

• Regular exercise

Which race is NOT listed as being at higher risk for gastric cancer?

• Hispanic American

• African American

• Asians/Pacific Islanders

• Native American

What is the average age of onset for gastric cancer?

• 45

• 68

• 55

• 72

Which of the following foods is associated with a higher risk of gastric cancer? SATA

• Pickled foods

• Salted foods

• Highly smoked foods

• Leafy veggies

• Low in fruits and veggies

Which of the following is a common site of metastasis for gastric cancer? SATA

• Peritoneum

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Lung

• Brain

Which clinical manifestation is associated with early-stage gastric cancer?

• Severe vomiting

• Pain relieved by antacids

• Jaundice

• Hematuria

A patient presents with palpable nodules around the umbilicus. What is this a sign of in gastric cancer?

• Sister Mary Joseph’s nodules

• Murphy’s sign

• Cullen’s sign

• Grey Turner’s sign

Which diagnostic study is considered the study of choice for biopsy and cytologic washings in gastric cancer?

• CT scan

• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

• MRI

• PET scan

Why is endoscopic ultrasound used in the assessment of gastric cancer?

• To assess tumor depth

• To detect brain metastasis

• To measure blood pressure

• To check for anemia

Explain why certain diets, such as those high in smoked and pickled foods, increase the risk of gastric cancer.

• They contain carcinogenic substances that can damage the stomach lining.

• They increase vitamin C absorption.

• They reduce stomach acidity.

• They promote healthy gut bacteria.