Question 1

The effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system lead to more frequent experiences of:

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation. 
B)  prolonged satiety. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  prostate glandular atrophy. 
A)  constipation. 
B)  prolonged satiety. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  prostate glandular atrophy.

Question 2

A lower spinal cord lesion may be indicated by which finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of an anal wink 
B)  Rectal prolapse 
C)  Anal fistula 
D)  Small flaps of anal skin 
A)  Lack of an anal wink 
B)  Rectal prolapse 
C)  Anal fistula 
D)  Small flaps of anal skin

Question 3

Your patient's chief complaint is repeated, pencil-like stools. Further examination should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a stool culture. 
B)  parasite testing. 
C)  a digital rectal examination (DR
E) . 
D)  a prostate examination. 
A)  a stool culture. 
B)  parasite testing. 
C)  a digital rectal examination (DR
E) . 
D)  a prostate examination.

Question 4

Tarry black stools should make you suspect:

Accepted Answer

A)  internal hemorrhoids. 
B)  rectal fistula. 
C)  upper intestinal tract bleeding. 
D)  prostatic cancer. 
A)  internal hemorrhoids. 
B)  rectal fistula. 
C)  upper intestinal tract bleeding. 
D)  prostatic cancer.

Question 5

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are:

Accepted Answer

A)  flabby skin sacs. 
B)  red, inflamed, and painful. 
C)  fluctuant soft papules. 
D)  blue, shiny, painful masses. 
A)  flabby skin sacs. 
B)  red, inflamed, and painful. 
C)  fluctuant soft papules. 
D)  blue, shiny, painful masses.

Question 6

The caliber of the urinary stream is routine information in the history of:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescents. 
B)  infants. 
C)  older adults. 
D)  sexually active young men. 
A)  adolescents. 
B)  infants. 
C)  older adults. 
D)  sexually active young men.

The effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system lead to more frequent experiences of:

A lower spinal cord lesion may be indicated by which finding?

Your patient's chief complaint is repeated, pencil-like stools. Further examination should include:

Tarry black stools should make you suspect:

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are:

The caliber of the urinary stream is routine information in the history of:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters

Exam 21: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

The effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system lead to more frequent experiences of:

A lower spinal cord lesion may be indicated by which finding?

Your patient's chief complaint is repeated, pencil-like stools. Further examination should include:

Tarry black stools should make you suspect:

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are:

The caliber of the urinary stream is routine information in the history of:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters