Question 1

Imodium is an antiemetic that may be prescribed for a patient with food poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The appendix is located in the __________ region of the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

right inguinal

Question 3

The gallbladder is located in the __________ of the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

RUQ (right upper quadrant)

Question 4

The surgical joining together of two normally distinct organs, such as connecting the stomach to the ileum, is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The surgical joining together of two normally...

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of which of the following diseases include loose, semi-formed stool; melena if the ulcers break through blood vessels; pain or tenderness in the right lower quadrant; anorexia; weight loss; anemia; and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulcerative colitis 
B)  Crohn's disease 
C)  Appendicitis 
D)  Irritable bowel syndrome 
A)  Ulcerative colitis 
B)  Crohn's disease 
C)  Appendicitis 
D)  Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 6

Patients who have had bariatric surgery need routine injections of vitamin B12.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A possible complication of Crohn's disease is the development of fistulas between the original location of the ulcer and a nearby organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most frequently used position for patients undergoing a sigmoidoscopy procedure in the physician's office is the knee-chest position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Characteristics of which of the following include weight loss, jaundice, and is usually advanced when diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver cancer 
B)  Pancreatic cancer 
C)  Colorectal cancer 
D)  Gastric cancer 
A)  Liver cancer 
B)  Pancreatic cancer 
C)  Colorectal cancer 
D)  Gastric cancer

Question 10

Acute appendicitis frequently is caused by an impacted fecalith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Advanced cirrhosis of the liver can lead to portal hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hepatitis carriers can be asymptomatic but infectious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ulcerative colitis differs from Crohn's disease in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be cured by surgery. 
B)  The disease typically recurs at the site of a previous ulcer. 
C)  Scar tissue at the site may cause a bowel obstruction. 
D)  Ulcers form on the surface of the colon, starting in the rectum and spreading proximally. 
A)  It cannot be cured by surgery. 
B)  The disease typically recurs at the site of a previous ulcer. 
C)  Scar tissue at the site may cause a bowel obstruction. 
D)  Ulcers form on the surface of the colon, starting in the rectum and spreading proximally.

Question 14

__________ occurs with an increased amount of pressure in the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs with an increased amount of...

Question 15

Regional ileitis is also known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regional ileitis is also known as __________....

Question 16

In digestion, which of the following is secreted in the stomach and begins the digestion of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Pepsinogen 
C)  Intrinsic factor 
D)  Bile 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Pepsinogen 
C)  Intrinsic factor 
D)  Bile

Question 17

Colon cancer can be visualized during a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  EGD. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  barium enema. 
D)  CT scan. 
A)  EGD. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  barium enema. 
D)  CT scan.

Question 18

Cytoprotective medications help protect the tissues lining the stomach and small intestine and are used in the treatment of H. pylori infections of the GI system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is the wavelike, muscular movement of substances through the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the wavelike, muscular movement of...

Question 20

The most common procedure or treatment for food poisoning is to

Accepted Answer

A)  induce vomiting. 
B)  prevent dehydration. 
C)  give an antidote. 
D)  assess for damage of the intestinal lining. 
A)  induce vomiting. 
B)  prevent dehydration. 
C)  give an antidote. 
D)  assess for damage of the intestinal lining.

Exam 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology

Imodium is an antiemetic that may be prescribed for a patient with food poisoning.

The appendix is located in the __________ region of the abdomen.

The gallbladder is located in the __________ of the abdomen.

The surgical joining together of two normally distinct organs, such as connecting the stomach to the ileum, is called a(n) __________.

Signs and symptoms of which of the following diseases include loose, semi-formed stool; melena if the ulcers break through blood vessels; pain or tenderness in the right lower quadrant; anorexia; weight loss; anemia; and fatigue?

Patients who have had bariatric surgery need routine injections of vitamin B12.

A possible complication of Crohn's disease is the development of fistulas between the original location of the ulcer and a nearby organ.

The most frequently used position for patients undergoing a sigmoidoscopy procedure in the physician's office is the knee-chest position.

Characteristics of which of the following include weight loss, jaundice, and is usually advanced when diagnosed?

Acute appendicitis frequently is caused by an impacted fecalith.

Advanced cirrhosis of the liver can lead to portal hypertension.

Hepatitis carriers can be asymptomatic but infectious.

Ulcerative colitis differs from Crohn's disease in what way?

__________ occurs with an increased amount of pressure in the circulatory system.

Regional ileitis is also known as __________.

In digestion, which of the following is secreted in the stomach and begins the digestion of protein?

Colon cancer can be visualized during a(n)

Cytoprotective medications help protect the tissues lining the stomach and small intestine and are used in the treatment of H. pylori infections of the GI system.

__________ is the wavelike, muscular movement of substances through the GI tract.

The most common procedure or treatment for food poisoning is to

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Patients who have had bariatric surgery need routine injections of vitamin B₁₂.