Question 1

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  intestine 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  none of the above 
A)  intestine 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the walls of the abdominal muscles and the underlying tissues push through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An inflammation of the appendix is known as cirrhosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gastric ulcers are defects in the mucous membrane which are exposed to digestive juices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  intestines 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  none of the above 
A)  intestines 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Polyps are growths on the lining of the intestines and are always cancerous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When checking for fecal impactions do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  insert a gloved, lubricated finger into the anus 
B)  remove the fecal material 
C)  check for hard fecal mass 
D)  position the patient on his.her left side 
A)  insert a gloved, lubricated finger into the anus 
B)  remove the fecal material 
C)  check for hard fecal mass 
D)  position the patient on his.her left side

Question 9

An inflammation of the gall bladder is known as pancreatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The liver can be damaged by drinking alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the walls of the abdominal muscles and the underlying tissues push through.

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneal cavity.

An inflammation of the appendix is known as cirrhosis.

Gastric ulcers are defects in the mucous membrane which are exposed to digestive juices.

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of which organ?

Polyps are growths on the lining of the intestines and are always cancerous.

When checking for fecal impactions do all of the following EXCEPT:

An inflammation of the gall bladder is known as pancreatitis.

The liver can be damaged by drinking alcoholic beverages.

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