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Complete Test Bank | Ch.11 – The Gastrointestinal + Jones

Chapter 11

The Gastrointestinal System-Gastroenterology

 


Multiple Choice Questions
 

1.

Which of the following roots is part of the lower gastrointestinal tract?  
 

A. 

enter/o

B. 

gloss/o

C. 

lingu/o

D. 

odont/o

E. 

stomat/o

 

2.

Which of the following roots refers to the tube that connects the mouth and stomach?  
 

A. 

enter/o

B. 

esophag/o

C. 

lingu/o

D. 

or/o

E. 

stomat/o

 

3.

Which of the following roots refers to the first of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means twelve?  
 

A. 

colon/o

B. 

duoden/o

C. 

enter/o

D. 

ile/o

E. 

jejun/o

 

4.

Which of the following roots refers to the second of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means empty?  
 

A. 

colon/o

B. 

duoden/o

C. 

enter/o

D. 

ile/o

E. 

jejun/o

 

5.

Which of the following roots refers to the last of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means groin?  
 

A. 

colon/o

B. 

duoden/o

C. 

enter/o

D. 

ile/o

E. 

jejun/o

 

6.

Which of the following roots refers to the large intestine?  
 

A. 

colon/o

B. 

duoden/o

C. 

enter/o

D. 

ile/o

E. 

jejun/o

 

7.

Which of the following roots refers to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs?  
 

A. 

celi/o

B. 

gloss/o

C. 

lapar/o

D. 

peritone/o

E. 

sigmoid/o

 

8.

Translate the root stomat/o.  
 

A. 

bladder

B. 

intestines

C. 

mouth

D. 

stomach

E. 

tongue

 

9.

Translate the root odont/o.  
 

A. 

esophagus

B. 

gums

C. 

mouth

D. 

tongue

E. 

tooth

 

10.

Translate the root enter/o.  
 

A. 

abdomen

B. 

colon

C. 

intestines

D. 

mouth

E. 

small intestine

 

11.

Translate the root proct/o.  
 

A. 

anus

B. 

anus and rectum

C. 

rectum

D. 

sphincter

E. 

colon

 

12.

Translate the root sigmoid/o.  
 

A. 

the first part of the small intestine

B. 

the second part of the small intestine

C. 

the S-shaped portion of the large intestine

D. 

the last portion of the small intestine

E. 

the sphincter at the end of the intestines that allows for the passage of feces

 

13.

The medical term that translates as surgical removal of the pancreas is  
 

A. 

pancrectomy.

B. 

pancreotomy.

C. 

pancreatectomy.

D. 

pancreatomy.

E. 

pancreatoplasty.

 

14.

Which of the following combination of roots refers to the ducts through which bile leaves the liver?  
 

A. 

cholangio

B. 

choledocho

C. 

cholecyst

D. 

hepatochole

E. 

cholelith

 

15.

Which combination of roots refers to the common bile duct, a single tube that empties into the small intestine?  
 

A. 

cholangio

B. 

choledocho

C. 

cholecyst

D. 

hepatochole

E. 

cholelith

 

16.

Which combination of roots refers to the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver that stores bile?  
 

A. 

cholangio

B. 

choledocho

C. 

cholecyst

D. 

hepatochole

E. 

cholelith

 

17.

Identify and define the root in the term gingivectomy.  
 

A. 

gingiv- gums

B. 

gingiv- mouth

C. 

ec- out

D. 

-tomy cut

E. 

-ectomy reconstruction

 

18.

Identify and define the root in the term glossoplasty.  
 

A. 

glosso- gums

B. 

glosso- mouth

C. 

glosso- tongue

D. 

-plasty reconstruction

E. 

-plasty removal

 

19.

Identify and define the root (s) in the term sialolithiasis.  
 

A. 

sialo- saliva

B. 

sialo- sigmoid colon

C. 

lith- stone

D. 

lith- crush

E. 

sialo- (saliva) and lith- (stone)

 

20.

Identify and define the root in the term laparoscopy.  
 

A. 

laparo- abdomen

B. 

laparo- stomach

C. 

-scopy look

D. 

-scopy measure

E. 

-y procedure

 

21.

Identify and define the root in the term hepaticotomy.  
 

A. 

hepatico- liver

B. 

hepat- liver

C. 

hepatico- pancreas

D. 

-tomy cut

E. 

-cotomy suture

 

22.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholangiography.  
 

A. 

CHOH-lan-JEE-aw-grah-phee

B. 

chohl-AN-gee-AW-grah -phee

C. 

koh-LAN-jee-AW-grah-fee

D. 

kohl-ANJ- ee- AW-graf-fee

 

23.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term gingivostomatitis?  
 

A. 

gingivo (gum) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the gum and mouth

B. 

gingivo (gum) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the gum caused by stomach acid

C. 

gingivo (tooth) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tooth and mouth

D. 

gingivo (tooth) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the teeth caused by stomach acid

 

24.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialorrhea?  
 

A. 

sialo (saliva) + rrhea (deficiency) = deficiency of saliva

B. 

sialo (saliva) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of saliva

C. 

sialo (small intestine) + rrhea (deficiency) = deficiency in the small intestine

D. 

sialo (small intestine) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = excessive discharge from the small intestine

 

25.

Translate the medical term aphagia as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

condition of bad eating; poor eating habits

B. 

condition of good eating; normal eating habits

C. 

condition of not eating; inability to eat

D. 

condition of over eating; excessive food intake

E. 

condition of under eating; insufficient food intake

 

26.

Which of the following medical terms means excessive vomiting?  
 

A. 

aphagia

B. 

dyspepsia

C. 

eupepsia

D. 

hyperemesis

E. 

hypoemesis

 

27.

Which of the following medical terms means gallbladder pain?  
 

A. 

cholalgia

B. 

cholecystalgia

C. 

choledochodynia

D. 

cholecystitis

E. 

cholangitis

 

28.

Which of the following medical terms means bad intestine condition and is another name for diarrhea?  
 

A. 

aphagia

B. 

dysentery

C. 

dyspepsia

D. 

enterodynia

E. 

hyperemesis

 

29.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term anosigmoidoscopy into its component parts?  
 

A. 

anosigmoido/scopy

B. 

anosigmo/idoscopy

C. 

anos/igmo/ido/scopy

D. 

ano/sigmoido/scopy

E. 

an/osigmo/ido/scopy

 

30.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term orthodontist into its component parts?  
 

A. 

ortho/dont/ist

B. 

orth/odont/ist

C. 

or/thodont/ist

D. 

or/tho/dont/ist

E. 

or/thod/ont/ist

 

31.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?  
 

A. 

hepato (liver) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the liver

B. 

hepato (liver) + malacia (softening) = softening of the liver

C. 

hepato (liver) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the liver

D. 

hepato (pancreas) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the pancreas

E. 

hepato (pancreas) + malacia (softening) = softening of the pancreas

 

32.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialostenosis?  
 

A. 

sialo (saliva) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva hardening

B. 

sialo (saliva) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva narrowing

C. 

sialo (small intestine) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine hardening

D. 

sialo (small intestine) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine narrowing

 

33.

Translate the medical term biligenesis.  
 

A. 

creation of bile

B. 

hardening of bile

C. 

creation of feces

D. 

hardening of feces

E. 

destruction of bile

 

34.

Translate the medical term stomatosis.  
 

A. 

condition of the mouth

B. 

inflammation of the mouth

C. 

condition of the stomach

D. 

inflammation of the stomach

E. 

pertaining to the mouth

 

35.

Which of the following medical terms means specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon?  
 

A. 

bariatric specialist

B. 

dentist

C. 

gastroenterologist

D. 

orthodontist

E. 

proctologist

 

36.

Which medical term means specialist in the stomach and intestines?  
 

A. 

bariatric specialist

B. 

dentist

C. 

gastroenterologist

D. 

orthodontist

E. 

proctologist

 

37.

Which medical term means procedure for looking at the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?  
 

A. 

gastroscopy

B. 

laparoscopy

C. 

peritoneoscopy

D. 

proctoscopy

E. 

sigmoidoscopy

 

38.

Which medical term means procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins?  
 

A. 

gastroscopy

B. 

laparoscopy

C. 

peritoneoscopy

D. 

proctoscopy

E. 

sigmoidoscopy

 

39.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term gastroenterocolitis into its component parts?  
 

A. 

gastroenterocol/itis

B. 

gastroentero/colitis

C. 

gastro/entero/colitis

D. 

gastro/entero/col/itis

E. 

gastro/en/tero/col/it is

 

40.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term gingival hyperplasia?  
 

A. 

gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation pertaining to the gums

B. 

gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the gums

C. 

gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation of pertaining to the mouth

D. 

gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the mouth

 

41.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term celiomyositis?  
 

A. 

celio (abdomen) + myos (muscle) + itis (condition) = condition of the abdominal muscle

B. 

celio (abdomen) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the abdominal muscle

C. 

celio (colon) + myos (fungus) + itis (condition) = condition of the colon caused by fungus

D. 

celio (colon) + myos (fungus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the colon caused by fungus

E. 

celio (colon) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the colon muscle

 

42.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatosclerosis?  
 

A. 

hepato (liver) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of liver hardening

B. 

hepato (liver) + scler (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of liver narrowing

C. 

hepato (liver) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of liver softening

D. 

hepato (pancreas) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of pancreas hardening

E. 

hepato (pancreas) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of pancreas softening

 

43.

Translate the medical term cholangioma.  
 

A. 

chol (bile) + angi (duct) + oma (condition) = condition of the bile duct

B. 

chol (bile) + angi (duct) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the bile duct

C. 

chol (bile) + angi (vessel) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the bile vessel

D. 

chol (colon) + angi (vessel) + oma (condition) = condition of the colon vessels

E. 

chol (colon) + angi (vessel) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the colon vessels

 

44.

Select the correct translation of the medical term choledochocele.  
 

A. 

hernia between the third section of the small intestine and the colon

B. 

hernia in the final section of the colon before the rectum

C. 

hernia in the gallbladder

D. 

hernia of the bile vessels/ducts

E. 

hernia of the common bile duct

 

45.

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the second and third sections of the small intestine?  
 

A. 

gingivostomatitis

B. 

ileocolitis

C. 

jejunoileitis

D. 

peritonitis

E. 

sialoadenitis

 

46.

Which of the following medical terms means downward displacement of the rectum and anus?  
 

A. 

proctitis

B. 

proctoplasty

C. 

proctoptosis

D. 

rectalgia

E. 

rectopexy

 

47.

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?  
 

A. 

duodenitis

B. 

gastroenteritis

C. 

ileitis

D. 

jejunitis

E. 

peritonitis

 

48.

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach?  
 

A. 

duodenitis

B. 

esophagitis

C. 

ileitis

D. 

jejunitis

E. 

gastritis

 

49.

Which of the following medical terms refers to an abnormal opening between the anus and the exterior perianal skin?  
 

A. 

anal fistula

B. 

anostomy

C. 

fistula

D. 

rectal fistula

E. 

hernia

 

50.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term cirrhosis?  
 

A. 

It comes from the Greek word cirrho, for yellow.

B. 

It describes a liver disease named for the change of color in the liver.

C. 

It is a diagnosis of a supporting organ in the gastrointestinal system.

D. 

All of these statements are true.

 

51.

Select the correct breakdown of the medical term pancreatoduodenectomy into its component parts.  
 

A. 

pancreatoduoden/ectomy

B. 

pancreato/duoden/ectomy

C. 

pan/creato/duoden/ectomy

D. 

pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tomy

E. 

pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tom/y

 

52.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term glossorrhaphy?  
 

A. 

glosso (gum) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the gums

B. 

glosso (gum) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the gums

C. 

glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (binding) = binding of the tongue

D. 

glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the tongue

E. 

glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the tongue

 

53.

Select the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontectomy.  
 

A. 

odont (gums) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the gums

B. 

odont (gums) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of the gums

C. 

odont (tooth) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tooth

D. 

odont (tooth) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a tooth

E. 

odont (tooth) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a tooth

 

54.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term colostomy?  
 

A. 

colo (colon) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the colon

B. 

colo (colon) + stomy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the colon

C. 

colo (colon) + stomy (puncture) = puncture of the colon

D. 

colo (colon) + stomy (removal) = surgical removal of the colon

E. 

colo (colon) + stomy (suture) = suture of the colon

 

55.

Select the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term enterorrhaphy.  
 

A. 

entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the intestine

B. 

entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the intestine

C. 

entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the intestine

D. 

entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the intestine

E. 

entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the intestine

 

56.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?  
 

A. 

hemi (two) + col (intestines) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into two sections of the small intestine

B. 

hemi (two) + col (colon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into two sections of the colon

C. 

hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into half of the colon

D. 

hemi (half) + col (colon) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of half of the colon

E. 

hemi (half) + col (intestine) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half of the small intestine

 

57.

Translate the medical term antiemetic as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

agent against acid, an agent that neutralizes acid

B. 

agent against intestine, an agent that produces bowel movements

C. 

agent against vomiting, an agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting

D. 

agent over vomiting, an agent that causes vomiting

E. 

agent under acid, an agent that prevents excessive acid production

 

58.

Select the correct translation of the medical term rectopexy.  
 

A. 

binding of the rectum

B. 

fixation of the rectum

C. 

puncture of the rectum

D. 

reconstruction of the rectum

E. 

suture of the rectum

 

59.

Translate the medical term abdominocentesis.  
 

A. 

binding of the abdomen

B. 

fixation of the abdomen

C. 

puncture of the abdomen

D. 

reconstruction of the abdomen

E. 

suture of the abdomen

 

60.

Translate the medical term celiotomy.  
 

A. 

incision into the abdomen

B. 

incision into the lining of the stomach

C. 

reconstruction of the stomach

D. 

surgical fixation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity

E. 

surgical removal of the stomach lining

 

61.

Which of the following medical terms means creation of an opening between the stomach and the second section of the small intestine?  
 

A. 

cholangiogastrostomy

B. 

gastroduodenostomy

C. 

gastroenterostomy

D. 

gastrojejunostomy

E. 

ileocolostomy

 

62.

Which of the following medical terms means incision into the common bile duct?  
 

A. 

cholangiotomy

B. 

cholecystectomy

C. 

choledochotomy

D. 

cholelithotomy

E. 

cholemesis

 

63.

Which of the following medical terms means surgical fixation of the liver?  
 

A. 

hepatectomy

B. 

hepaticotomy

C. 

hepatomalacia

D. 

hepatopexy

E. 

hepatoptosis

 

64.

Which of the following medical terms translates as a wear down procedure of bile stones?  
 

A. 

choledocholithectomy

B. 

cholelith

C. 

cholelithiasis

D. 

cholethithotomy

E. 

cholelithotripsy

 

65.

Which of the following medical terms translates as surgical reconstruction of the mouth?  
 

A. 

stomatotomy

B. 

stomatorrhexis

C. 

stomatorrhaphy

D. 

stomatectomy

E. 

stomatoplasty

 

66.

Select the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V.  
 

A. 

nasogastric tube and vomiting

B. 

nasovasoscopy

C. 

nausea and vomiting

D. 

nauseous and volatile

E. 

not vocal

 

67.

If a medical professional is referring to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, he may abbreviate it as  
 

A. 

LQ.

B. 

LLQ.

C. 

LUQ.

D. 

RLQ.

E. 

RUQ.

 

68.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the abbreviation NPO?  
 

A. 

It stands for nasogastric tube and refers to the tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.

B. 

It stands for nil per os and means nothing by mouth.

C. 

It stands for noninvasive peritoneoscopy and refers to a method of looking at the peritoneum without surgery.

D. 

It stands for nothing passes orally and means a patient cannot have food or drink.

 

69.

The abbreviation for a tube that is inserted through the nose into the stomach is  
 

A. 

FOBT.

B. 

LFT.

C. 

NGT.

D. 

NPO.

E. 

N&V.

 

70.

Which of the following body parts is NOT related to the UGI tract?  
 

A. 

esophagus

B. 

intestines

C. 

mouth

D. 

stomach

E. 

tongue

 

71.

Select the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation FOBT.  
 

A. 

fecal occult blood test-a test of the feces to discover blood not visibly apparent

B. 

feces of bariatric tests-the testing of fecal matter to determine the correct treatment plan for a person with weight issues

C. 

final oral biopsy test-the last test before determining if a patient requires a tooth extraction

D. 

flatulent occult barium treatment-the treatment of excessive digestive gas using barium

E. 

flatus, odontodynia, biligenesis treatment-treatment for the combination of symptoms such as passing gas, tooth pain and formation of bile

 

72.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Mr. Robert Luno presents to our clinic with a 2-month history of intermittent postprandial gastralgia and dyspepsia, which have become more and more frequent. He reports occasional emesis but denies hematemesis. He denies diarrhea and constipation." All of the following statements regarding the symptoms experienced by Mr. Luno are true EXCEPT  
 

A. 

The patient has diarrhea and constipation with severe bouts of vomiting.

B. 

The patient has not passed fluid or unformed feces, nor has he had difficulty passing feces.

C. 

The patient has poor digestion, and it is getting worse.

D. 

The patient is experiencing stomach pain that comes and goes.

E. 

The patient is not vomiting blood.

 

73.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "I suspect Mr. Luno is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Other possibilities include gastritis, cholelithiasis, and PUD." Which of the following statements is NOT part of the differential diagnosis?  
 

A. 

The differential diagnosis includes GERD.

B. 

The medical professional believes the patient is suffering from a disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus.

C. 

The patient may be suffering from an inflamed stomach or gallstones.

D. 

The patient may have a stone in his pancreas.

E. 

The patient may have peptic ulcer disease.

 

74.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "I will begin a trial of antacid therapy along with recommended dietary adjustments. If he does not respond to treatment in 1 month, I will schedule him for an EGD." Which of the following refers to the correct breakdown and translation for the procedure the patient will be scheduled for should he not respond to initial treatment within a month?  
 

A. 

EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: eso (in, inside) + phago (eat) + gastro (stomach) + duo (two) + deno (digestion) + scopy (procedure) = procedure for examining the efficacy of the digestive tract

B. 

EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: eso (outside) + phago (eat) + gastro (stomach) + duo (two) + deno (digestion) + scopy (procedure) = procedure using ultrasound to watch the digestive tract

C. 

EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (stomach) + duodeno (duodenum) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

D. 

EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (stomach) + duodeno (digestion) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus and stomach by swallowing a probe

E. 

EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (digestion) + duodeno (duodenum) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus to observe the duodenum in the process of digestion

 

75.

Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Reason for Consult: Jaundice, RUQ pain. Ms. Renata Mendel is a 22-year-old woman well known to the gastroenterology service. She was initially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 2 years previously when she presented to her primary care provider with a history of recurring bloody stools and constipation. The symptoms progressed to include fatigue and purulent rectal discharge, and she was referred to our clinic." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term in the health record?  
 

A. 

gastro (abdomen) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the abdomen and intestines

B. 

gastro (stomach) + entero (abdomen) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and abdomen

C. 

gastro (stomach) + entero (internal organs) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and internal organs

D. 

gastro (stomach) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and intestines

 

76.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Colonoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. She had been doing well until 3 months ago, when she started reporting fatigue, general pruritus, and pain in her RUQ. Her primary care provider referred her for evaluation. She reports some history of steatorrhea, but denies bright red blood." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this health record information?  
 

A. 

The patient has experienced some hematemesis.

B. 

The patient has had excessive fat discharged in her feces.

C. 

The patient has pain in the right upper section of her abdomen.

D. 

When the patient had her colon examined, she was diagnosed with a form of colon inflammation that involves ulcers.

 

77.

Read the excerpt from a patient’s health history: "Objective: Past Medical History: Ulcerative colitis. Past Surgical History: Total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis. Family History: Mother with ulcerative colitis. Medications: Daily vitamin." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term underlined in the health record?  
 

A. 

Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (colon) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (stomach) + osis (condition) = condition where the stomach is not properly connected to the colon and rectum.

B. 

Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (colon) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (mouth) + osis (condition) = creation of an opening between the colon and rectum.

C. 

Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (ileum) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (mouth) + osis (condition) = a surgical procedure connecting the ileum and rectum.

D. 

Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (ileum) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (stomach) + osis (condition) = condition where the stomach is not properly connected to the rectum.

 

78.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Assessment: Ms. Mendel’s symptoms are concerning for primary sclerosing cholangitis. Other possibilities include hepatitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary obstruction." Which of the following definitions is NOT part of this patient’s differential diagnosis?  
 

A. 

blockage of the bile ducts

B. 

presence of gallstones

C. 

inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels

D. 

inflammation of the liver

E. 

intestinal inflammation

 

79.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Admission labs: Elevated LFTs, hyperbilirubinemia, leukocytosis, elevated amylase and lipase. Discharge labs: Everything had returned to normal levels. Imaging: Ultrasound of the upper abdomen revealed cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis with bile duct dilation." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?  
 

A. 

The patient had an increased number of white blood cells upon admission.

B. 

The patient had an inguinal ultrasound.

C. 

The patient’s admission labs showed excessive bilirubin in the blood.

D. 

The patient’s liver function tests were elevated upon admission.

E. 

The ultrasound revealed the presence of gallstones.

 

80.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Mrs. Roxana Collach presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of increasing epigastric pain. She described the pain as constant and dull with radiation to her back. She also had progressive anorexia. She denied nausea, emesis, or diarrhea. She was febrile in the ED and had marked epigastric tenderness on exam with guarding. Her abdomen was slightly distended and she was mildly jaundiced. Her elevated amylase and lipase confirmed the suspicion of acute pancreatitis. She was admitted for pain control and IVF." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?  
 

A. 

Mrs. Collach has a slight yellowing of the skin.

B. 

The lab results confirmed the patient has an inflamed pancreas.

C. 

The patient experienced pain in the upper center portion of the abdomen.

D. 

The patient is showing signs of icterus.

E. 

Upon examination the patient revealed tenderness in the lower center portion of the abdomen.

 

81.

Read the following Hospital Course excerpt: "Mrs. Collach was admitted to the medical service. She was placed on NPO status and given IVF and analgesics. An ultrasound revealed gallstones in the common bile duct as the etiology for Mrs. Collach’s pancreatitis. Surgery was consulted." According to this excerpt, which of the following statements is TRUE?  
 

A. 

Mrs. Collach has cholecystitis.

B. 

Mrs. Collach has a choledochocele.

C. 

Mrs. Collach has choledocholithiasis.

D. 

Mrs. Collach has pancreatoduodenitis.

E. 

Mrs. Collach has pancreatolithiasis.

 

82.

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "On hospital day 2, Mrs. Collach was taken to the OR for laparoscopic choledocholithectomy and cholecystectomy. She tolerated the procedure well. She began a postoperative re-feeding plan with a low-protein, low-fat diet. She tolerated advancing the diet, and 2 days after her surgery, her pain had improved enough that she was discharged home." Why was Mrs. Collach taken to the operating room?  
 

A. 

Mrs. Collach was taken to the operating room to create an opening between her bile vessels and her stomach.

B. 

Mrs. Collach was taken to the operating room to crush her gallstones and then remove them.

C. 

Mrs. Collach was taken to the operating room to have her gallstones removed and then reconstruct her gallbladder.

D. 

Mrs. Collach was taken to the operating room to have her gallbladder and bile duct stones removed.

E. 

Mrs. Collach was taken to the operating room to remove a portion of her colon through an incision in her abdomen.

 

83.

The root in the medical term dyspepsia translates as  
 

A. 

bad.

B. 

stomach.

C. 

first part of the small intestine.

D. 

pylorus.

E. 

digestion.

 

84.

Another medical term for jaundice is  
 

A. 

hemorrhoid.

B. 

dysentery.

C. 

icterus.

D. 

hematemesis.

E. 

flatus.

 

85.

The medical term for the inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus is  
 

A. 

icterus.

B. 

hemorrhoid.

C. 

hernia.

D. 

flatus.

E. 

bariatrics.

 

86.

The medical term ascites means  
 

A. 

branch of medicine dealing with weight issues.

B. 

presence of blood in the stool.

C. 

retention of fluid in the peritoneum.

D. 

passing gas.

E. 

flushing stool out of the colon.

 

87.

Build a medical term that translates as enlargement of the liver.  
 

A. 

hemato + megaly

B. 

hepatico + megaly

C. 

hepato + cele

D. 

hepatico + cele

E. 

hepato + megaly

 

88.

The medical term that means a procedure for looking into the large intestine is  
 

A. 

enteroscopy.

B. 

sigmoidoscopy.

C. 

endoscopy.

D. 

colonoscopy.

E. 

coloscopy.

 

89.

The medical term for an instrument for looking inside the abdomen is  
 

A. 

laparoscopy.

B. 

chelioscope.

C. 

abdominoscopy.

D. 

laparscope.

E. 

endoscope.

 

90.

Build a medical term that means procedure for looking at the anus and rectum.  
 

A. 

ano + scope

B. 

procto + scopy

C. 

recto + scopy

D. 

ano + scopy

E. 

procto + scope

 

91.

A patient with weight issues would most likely consult a  
 

A. 

bariatric specialist.

B. 

gastroenterologist.

C. 

proctologist.

D. 

hepatologist.

 

92.

The translation of the medical term orthodontist is a  
 

A. 

specialist in pulling teeth.

B. 

specialist in straight teeth.

C. 

specialist in cleaning teeth.

D. 

specialist in making dentures.

E. 

specialist in whitening teeth.

 

93.

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the stomach and intestines.  
 

A. 

esophago + enter + itis

B. 

gastro + col + itis

C. 

gastro + enter + itis

D. 

gastro + colon + itis

E. 

abdomino + gastr + itis

 

94.

The medical term that translates as inflammation of the gall bladder is  
 

A. 

cholangitis.

B. 

choledochitis.

C. 

hepatitis.

D. 

cholecystitis.

E. 

choledochocystitis.

 

95.

Build a medical term that translates as hernia of the abdomen.  
 

A. 

celio + pexy

B. 

celio + rrhaphy

C. 

abdomino + cele

D. 

abdomino + pexy

E. 

laparo + cele

 

96.

Build a medical term that translates as creating an opening into the last section of the small intestine.  
 

A. 

ileo + stomy

B. 

jejuno + stomy

C. 

gastro + stomy

D. 

colo + stomy

E. 

colono + stomy

 

97.

A type of medication that produces a bowel movement is called a(n)  
 

A. 

diarrheal.

B. 

cathartic.

C. 

antacid.

D. 

antiemetic.

E. 

emetic.

 

98.

Build a medical term that translates as suture of a hernia.  
 

A. 

hernio + pexy

B. 

hernio + cele

C. 

herni + ectomy

D. 

hernio + rrhaphy

E. 

hernio + plasty

 

99.

The medical term that means surgical removal of a salivary gland is  
 

A. 

sialoadenitis.

B. 

sialectomy.

C. 

sialoadenectomy.

D. 

sialoadenotomy.

E. 

sialoadenoplasty.

 

100.

Select the correct abbreviation for the passage of stool.  
 

A. 

BM

B. 

GB

C. 

GI

D. 

BE

E. 

FOBT

 

101.

Which of the following medical terms means passing gas?  
 

A. 

hernia

B. 

flatus

C. 

icterus

D. 

ascites

E. 

fistula

 

102.

The medical term for a rupture or protrusion of an organ through a wall that normally contains it is  
 

A. 

flatus.

B. 

hernia.

C. 

hemorrhoid.

D. 

icterus.

E. 

fistula.

 

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