Deck 17: The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Question 1

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

A) intestine
B) gallbladder
C) liver
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of which organ?

A) intestines
B) gallbladder
C) liver
D) none of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When checking for fecal impactions do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) insert a gloved, lubricated finger into the anus
B) remove the fecal material
C) check for hard fecal mass
D) position the patient on his.her left side

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The liver can be damaged by drinking alcoholic beverages.

Question 5

Polyps are growths on the lining of the intestines and are always cancerous.

Question 6

Gastric ulcers are defects in the mucous membrane which are exposed to digestive juices.

Question 7

A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the walls of the abdominal muscles and the underlying tissues push through.

Question 8

An inflammation of the gall bladder is known as pancreatitis.

Question 9

An inflammation of the appendix is known as cirrhosis.

Question 10

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneal cavity.