Question 1

The term cholecystectomy means:

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

Question 2

Match each term with the correct definition.
-laparoscopy

Accepted Answer

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 3

Match each term with the correct definition.
-lower endoscopy

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match each term with the correct definition.
-stool culture

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which combining form means liver?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a procedure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following terms means enlargement of the liver?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The term jejunostomy means:

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 9: Digestive System

Match each term with the correct definition. -stool culture

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Which of the following abbreviations refers to a procedure?

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Match each term with the correct definition. -laparoscopy

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following terms means enlargement of the liver?

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Which of the following terms means inflammation of the pharynx?

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

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

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The term jejunostomy means:

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

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Which combining form means liver?

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

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The term cholecystectomy means:

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

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

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Match each term with the correct definition. -lower endoscopy

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