Question 1

The medical term for enlargement of the liver is __________.

Accepted Answer

hepatomegaly
The medical term for enlargement of the liver is hepatomegaly.

Question 2

A patient who has anorexia has lost the appetite for food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  TRUE

Question 3

__________ are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

Question 4

The four abdominal quadrants and nine regions are used routinely to describe and document GI complaints, signs, and symptoms. List the four abdominal quadrants and name at least one organ located in each. Also name the nine regions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four abdominal quadrants and nine regions...

Question 5

All of the following are symptoms of Crohn's disease except

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphoresis.
B)   melena.
C)   diarrhea.
D)   anorexia.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appendix is located in the __________...

Question 7

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 8

Patients frequently call the physician's office because of GI system complaints. Based on what you have learned about asking specific questions about the patient's chief complaint, list three questions you would ask for the following signs and symptoms.
a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Abdominal pain

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients frequently call the physician's office because...

Question 9

For each of the following diagnostic procedures of the GI system, list at least three instructions that should be included in patient teaching on how to prepare for the procedure:
a. UGI
b. Barium enema
c. Colonoscopy
d. Fecal occult blood screening

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following diagnostic procedures...

Question 10

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

Question 11

Which of the following diseases is often asymptomatic and discovered during a routine x-ray?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gallstones
B)   Cirrhosis
C)   Hernia
D)   Diverticular disease

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Question 15

Regional ileitis is also known as __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

The incubation period for Escherichia coli foodborne illness is typically

Accepted Answer

A)   4-6 hours.
B)   24-72 hours.
C)   8-48 hours.
D)   2-4 days.
E)   12-36 hours.

Question 19

Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery may have which of the following complications if they return to a diet high in simple sugars?

Accepted Answer

A)   GERD
B)   Diverticulitis
C)   Dumping syndrome
D)   Crohn's disease

Question 20

Hepatitis carriers can be asymptomatic but infectious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology

The medical term for enlargement of the liver is __________.

A patient who has anorexia has lost the appetite for food.

__________ are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

The four abdominal quadrants and nine regions are used routinely to describe and document GI complaints, signs, and symptoms. List the four abdominal quadrants and name at least one organ located in each. Also name the nine regions.

All of the following are symptoms of Crohn's disease except

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

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

For each of the following diagnostic procedures of the GI system, list at least three instructions that should be included in patient teaching on how to prepare for the procedure: a. UGI b. Barium enema c. Colonoscopy d. Fecal occult blood screening

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 diseases is often asymptomatic and discovered during a routine x-ray?

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

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

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

Regional ileitis is also known as __________.

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.

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

The incubation period for Escherichia coli foodborne illness is typically

Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery may have which of the following complications if they return to a diet high in simple sugars?

Hepatitis carriers can be asymptomatic but infectious.