Question 1

The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through contaminated blood and body fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ulcerative colitis causes localized ulcer formation in the colon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Blood vessels that surround the villi of the small intestine carry absorbed materials through the portal circulation to which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Brain 
D)  Liver 
A)  Heart 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Brain 
D)  Liver

Question 4

Polyps are caused by herniations of the lining of the colon and are associated with chronic constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Individuals who work in day care settings are at greater risk of becoming infected with hepatitis A because of its route of transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hepatitis can be caused only by infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the signs of a suspected peptic ulcer is a drop in hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To which specialist would a patient most likely be referred if a routine physical examination revealed an abnormality in the lower portion of the descending colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internist 
B)  Gastroenterologist 
C)  Oncologist 
D)  Pathologist 
A)  Internist 
B)  Gastroenterologist 
C)  Oncologist 
D)  Pathologist

Question 9

Endemic disease is widespread in a particular geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are varicose veins of the anus...

Question 11

Congenital __________, which typically is seen in first-born male infants, causes a problem with narrowing at the distal end of the stomach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congenital __________, which typically is seen in...

Question 12

Dietary restrictions for the collection of an occult stool sample should be followed for 72 hours before the specimen is collected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Diverticuli of the colon are considered precancerous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mr. Simon Garfield recently was diagnosed with cancer of the GI tract. Cancer can develop in any of the gastrointestinal organs. Identify four of the primary causes or contributing factors in the development of GI system cancers.

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 15

All age groups can be diagnosed with GERD; however, it is seen most frequently in adults and is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Alcohol use 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Smoking 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Alcohol use 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following best describes a protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal opening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiatal hernia 
B)  Sliding hiatal hernia 
C)  Paraesophageal hiatal hernia 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Hiatal hernia 
B)  Sliding hiatal hernia 
C)  Paraesophageal hiatal hernia 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Any disorder or enlargement of the lymph nodes is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any disorder or enlargement of the lymph...

Question 18

Pouches or tunnels in the large intestine that can trap seeds are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease. 
B)  duodenal ulcers. 
C)  diverticuli. 
D)  diverticulitis. 
A)  Crohn's disease. 
B)  duodenal ulcers. 
C)  diverticuli. 
D)  diverticulitis.

Question 19

Which anatomic structure is at the distal end of the gastric mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagus 
B)  Cardiac sphincter 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Pyloric sphincter 
A)  Esophagus 
B)  Cardiac sphincter 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Pyloric sphincter

Question 20

Which of the following types of infectious hepatitis is(are) transferred via blood and body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  HAV 
B)  HBV 
C)  HEV 
D)  A and C 
A)  HAV 
B)  HBV 
C)  HEV 
D)  A and C

Exam 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology

The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through contaminated blood and body fluids.

Ulcerative colitis causes localized ulcer formation in the colon.

Blood vessels that surround the villi of the small intestine carry absorbed materials through the portal circulation to which organ?

Polyps are caused by herniations of the lining of the colon and are associated with chronic constipation.

Individuals who work in day care settings are at greater risk of becoming infected with hepatitis A because of its route of transmission.

Hepatitis can be caused only by infection.

One of the signs of a suspected peptic ulcer is a drop in hemoglobin.

To which specialist would a patient most likely be referred if a routine physical examination revealed an abnormality in the lower portion of the descending colon?

Endemic disease is widespread in a particular geographic area.

__________ are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

Congenital __________, which typically is seen in first-born male infants, causes a problem with narrowing at the distal end of the stomach.

Dietary restrictions for the collection of an occult stool sample should be followed for 72 hours before the specimen is collected.

Diverticuli of the colon are considered precancerous.

Mr. Simon Garfield recently was diagnosed with cancer of the GI tract. Cancer can develop in any of the gastrointestinal organs. Identify four of the primary causes or contributing factors in the development of GI system cancers.

All age groups can be diagnosed with GERD; however, it is seen most frequently in adults and is associated with which of the following?

Which of the following best describes a protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal opening?

Any disorder or enlargement of the lymph nodes is called __________.

Pouches or tunnels in the large intestine that can trap seeds are called

Which anatomic structure is at the distal end of the gastric mucosa?

Which of the following types of infectious hepatitis is(are) transferred via blood and body fluids?

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