Deck 9: Digestive System

Question 1

Which of the following abbreviations refers to measurement of the patient's pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature?

A)VS
B)N&V
C)CA
D)LFT

Answer 1

VS

Question 2

The term cholecystectomy means:

A)inflammation of the gallbladder.
B)surgical excision of the pancreas.
C)surgical excision of the gallbladder.
D)cutting into the gallbladder.

Answer 2

surgical excision of the gallbladder.

Question 3

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a procedure?

A)IBS
B)IBD
C)PUD
D)UGI

Answer 3

UGI

Question 4

Which of the following terms means narrowing of the colon?

A)colonostasis
B)colostenosis
C)colostomy
D)colonoscopy

Question 5

Which of the following terms means visual examination of the esophagus?

A)esophagotomy
B)esophagotome
C)esophagoscopy
D)esophagoscope

Question 6

Which of the following abbreviations involves the pancreas?

A)GERD
B)BRP
C)ERCP
D)EGD

Question 7

Which of the following occurrences would MOST likely contribute to the formation of diverticulosis?

A)decreased pressure
B)emesis
C)increased pressure
D)weight loss

Question 8

Which of the following conditions MOST likely involves the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?

A)cirrhosis
B)ascites
C)volvulus
D)intussusception

Question 9

Which of the following terms means surgical excision or removal of the appendix?

A)appendectomy
B)appendotomy
C)appendostomy
D)appendoscopy

Question 10

Which of the following terms means instrument for cutting the stomach?

A)gastrotomy
B)gastrotome
C)gastroscopy
D)gastroscope

Question 11

Which of the following terms means surgical removal of the cecum?

A)cecetomy
B)cecumcentesis
C)colitis
D)colisticitis

Question 12

A patient suffering from irritable bowel syndrome would MOST likely have which of the following symptoms?

A)nausea
B)hunger
C)diarrhea
D)weight gain

Question 13

Which of the following terms means enlargement of the liver?

A)hepatomalacia
B)hepatomegaly
C)hepatometer
D)hepatopenia

Question 14

A peptic ulcer may be located in which parts of the gastrointestinal tract?

A)mouth or esophagus
B)stomach or duodenum
C)jejunum or ileum
D)colon or rectum

Question 15

Which of the following tests most accurately detects the cause of gastric ulcers?

A)gastroccult
B)Helicobacter pylori test
C)laparoscopy
D)ultrasound

Question 16

To detect gastrointestinal bleeding, the physician may order which of the following?

A)barium enema
B)lower endoscopy
C)stool culture
D)fecal occult test

Question 17

Which of the following terms means visual examination of the rectum and anus?

A)proctoscopy
B)anoscope
C)rectotomy
D)cholecystoscopy

Question 18

A key characteristic of Crohn's disease is:

A)frequent liquid bloody stools.
B)episodes of diarrhea.
C)severe constipation.
D)inflammation of the GI tract.

Question 19

Which of the following terms means drooping or prolapse of the pancreas?

A)pancreatosis
B)pancreatography
C)pancreatopexy
D)pancreatoptosis

Question 20

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the pharynx?

A)esophagitis
B)pharyngitis
C)cholecystitis
D)gastritis

Question 21

The definition of pseudomembranous enterocolitis is:

A)accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.
B)inflammatory condition of both small and large bowel that results in severe watery diarrhea.
C)disorder of inflammation and edema deep into layers of the lining of any part of the GI tract.
D)chronic condition characterized by alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea.

Question 22

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)PUD: peptic ulcer disease
B)PR: per rectum
C)PO: postoperative
D)N&V: nausea and vomiting

Question 23

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)ERCP: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
B)GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease
C)IBS: internal biopsy specimen
D)LFTs: liver function tests

Question 24

The term sigmoidorrhaphy means:

A)suturing of the sigmoid colon.
B)rupture of the sigmoid colon.
C)flow or discharge from the sigmoid colon.
D)surgical repair of the sigmoid colon.

Question 25

Which of the following indicates a route of medication administration?

A)PO
B)c/o
C)GI
D)Q

Question 26

The correct definition of diverticulitis is:

A)a chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and loss of normal structure.
B)inflammation of one or more tiny pouches in the intestinal wall.
C)the slipping or telescoping of a portion of the bowel into itself.
D)the protrusion of a structure through the wall that normally contains it.

Question 27

The term jejunostomy means:

A)surgical removal of the jejunum.
B)mouthlike opening into the jejunum.
C)an instrument used to cut the jejunum.
D)visual examination of the jejunum.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bowel obstruction?

A)volvulus
B)intussusception
C)adhesions
D)hernia

Question 29

The correct definition of bowel obstruction is:

A)a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine.
B)a chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and loss of normal structure.
C)the slipping or telescoping of a portion of the bowel into itself.
D)when one or more diverticula become inflamed.

Question 30

The correct definition of hernia is:

A)a partial or complete blockage of the lumen of the small or large intestine.
B)the protrusion of a structure through the wall that normally contains it.
C)accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
D)a condition in which small pouches in the intestinal wall form secondary to increased pressure.

Question 31

The correct definition of intussusception is:

A)a condition in which small pouches (diverticula) form in the intestinal wall secondary to increased pressure and become inflamed.
B)a partial or complete blockage of the lumen of the small or large intestine.
C)the slipping or telescoping of a portion of the bowel into itself.
D)a chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and loss of normal structure.

Question 32

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)SBO: surgical bowel operation
B)GI: gastrointestinal
C)NPO: nothing by mouth
D)NG: nasogastric

Question 33

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)BM: bowel movement
B)BRP: bathroom privileges
C)LFT: left
D)IBD: inflammatory bowel disease

Question 34

The term hepatoma means:

A)disease of the liver.
B)condition of the liver.
C)tumor of the liver.
D)destruction of the liver.

Question 35

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)CA: chronic allergy
B)EGD: esophagogastroduodenoscopy
C)Dx: diagnosis
D)GI: gastrointestinal

Question 36

Examination of the gallbladder by means of high frequency sound waves is a procedure known as a(n):

A)ultrasound.
B)upper endoscopy.
C)computed tomography.
D)ERCP.

Question 37

Which of the following disorders involves dilation and expansion of the lower esophagus due to pressure from food accumulation?

A)cholelithiasis
B)achalasia
C)esophageal varices
D)ascites

Question 38

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct meaning?

A)BM: bowel measurement
B)LFT: liver function test
C)GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease
D)Abd: abdomen

Question 39

All of the following disorders involve the intestines EXCEPT:

A)cholelithiasis.
B)pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
C)ulcerative colitis.
D)diverticulosis.

Question 40

The correct definition of ascites is:

A)the protrusion of a structure through the wall that normally contains it.
B)the slipping or telescoping of a portion of the bowel into itself.
C)accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
D)a partial or complete blockage of the lumen of the small or large intestine.

Question 41

Which combining form means eating or swallowing?

A)pharyng/o
B)pept/o
C)phag/o
D)esophag/o

Question 42

The term for a twisting of the bowel upon itself, causing obstruction is

A)small bowel obstruction.
B)intussusception.
C)volvulus.
D)hiatal hernia.

Question 43

Which of the following is inflammation of the stomach and intestines; often referred to as the stomach flu (although influenza is not the cause)?

A)peritonitis
B)gastritis
C)salmonellosis
D)gastroenteritis

Question 44

Which combining form means digestion?

A)dent/o
B)stomat/o
C)phag/o
D)pept/o

Question 45

The term for an inflamed lesion in the gastric or duodenal lining is

A)hemorrhoids.
B)peptic ulcer.
C)appendicitis.
D)jaundice.Matching

Question 46

Match each term with the correct definition.
barium enema

A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

Question 47

Which of the following terms means instrument used to view inside the abdominal cavity?

A)pylorosplenotome
B)laparoscope
C)splenomalacia
D)hepatopexy

Question 48

Which combining form means tongue?

A)gingiv/o
B)gloss/o
C)gastr/o
D)or/o

Question 49

Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency due to inadequate intake or absorption of protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients?

A)malabsorption syndrome
B)malnutrition
C)short bowel syndrome
D)anorexia nervosa

Question 50

Which combining form means rectum or anus?

A)col/o
B)duoden/o
C)colon/o
D)proct/o

Question 51

Which combining form means gallbladder?

A)cholecyst/o
B)choledoch/o
C)cholangi/o
D)chol/e

Question 52

Which combining form means cheek?

A)bucc/o
B)cec/o
C)cheil/o
D)chol/e

Question 53

Which combining form means small intestine?

A)jejun/o
B)pylor/o
C)enter/o
D)steat/o

Question 54

The term gingivostomatitis means:

A)inflammation of the tongue and mouth.
B)inflammation of the teeth and gums.
C)inflammation of the gums and mouth.
D)inflammation of the cheeks and throat.

Question 55

The term enterobiliary means:

A)abnormal condition of the cheek and esophagus.
B)pertaining to bile and small intestine.
C)disease of the bowel.
D)within the small intestine.

Question 56

Which combining form means teeth?

A)or/o
B)gingiv/o
C)lingu/o
D)odont/o

Question 57

Which combining form means abdomen or abdominal wall?

A)lapar/o
B)append/o
C)rect/o
D)gastr/o

Question 58

Which combining form means liver?

A)lingu/o
B)hepat/o
C)labi/o
D)choledoch/o

Question 59

The term for dilation and expansion of the lower esophagus, due to pressure from food accumulation is

A)achalasia
B)esophageal varices
C)gastroesophageal reflux
D)esophagitis

Question 60

Which of the following is a disorder involving inflammation and edema deep into the layers of the lining of any part of the GI tract?

A)Crohn's disease
B)diverticulitis
C)celiac disease
D)cholecystitis

Question 61

Match each term with the correct definition.
upper endoscopy

A)Visual examination of the GI tract from the rectum to the cecum
B)Sample of feces examined for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms
C)Visual examination of the GI tract from the esophagus to the duodenum
D)Ultra-high frequency sound waves are used to outline the shape of structures in the body

Question 62

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
NPO ___________________________

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
LFT ___________________________

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
GERD ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PUD ___________________________

Question 66

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
GI ___________________________

Question 67

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
BRP ___________________________

Question 68

Match each term with the correct definition.
CT scan

A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

Question 69

Match each term with the correct definition.
lower endoscopy

A)Visual examination of the GI tract from the rectum to the cecum
B)Sample of feces examined for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms
C)Visual examination of the GI tract from the esophagus to the duodenum
D)Ultra-high frequency sound waves are used to outline the shape of structures in the body

Question 70

Match each term with the correct definition.
ERCP

A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

Question 71

Match each term with the correct definition.
laparoscopy

A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

Question 72

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
NG ___________________________

Question 73

Match each term with the correct definition.
stool culture

A)Visual examination of the GI tract from the rectum to the cecum
B)Sample of feces examined for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms
C)Visual examination of the GI tract from the esophagus to the duodenum
D)Ultra-high frequency sound waves are used to outline the shape of structures in the body

Question 74

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
CA ___________________________

Question 75

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
BM ___________________________

Question 76

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PR ___________________________

Question 77

Match each term with the correct definition.
ultrasound

A)Visual examination of the GI tract from the rectum to the cecum
B)Sample of feces examined for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms
C)Visual examination of the GI tract from the esophagus to the duodenum
D)Ultra-high frequency sound waves are used to outline the shape of structures in the body

Question 78

Match each term with the correct definition.
barium swallow

A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

Question 79

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
N&V ___________________________

Question 80

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PO ___________________________