Deck 29: The Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Which of the following is not considered a major cause of upper GI bleeding?

A) major trauma or systemic illness
B) peptic ulcers
C) chronic alcohol abuse
D) failure of the lower esophageal sphincter

Answer 1

failure of the lower esophageal sphincter

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a cause of diverticular disease?

A) chronic diarrhea
B) atrophy of the bowel muscle
C) obesity
D) increased intraluminal pressure

Answer 2

chronic diarrhea

Question 3

Malabsorption of which of the following vitamins will lead to easy bleeding or bruising?

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin B₆
C) vitamin B₁₂
D) vitamin K

Answer 3

vitamin K

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

A) It is an acute condition.
B) There is no relationship between IBS and malignancy of the bowel.
C) IBS is diagnosed with a blood test.
D) Pain is uncommon with this diagnosis.

Question 5

Which of the following could cause decreased pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter,predisposing an individual to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A) obesity
B) caffeine
C) antacids
D) histamines

Question 6

Which of the following would increase risk for colon cancer?

A) increase intensity and duration of physical activity
B) increase intake of red meat
C) increase intake of fruits and vegetables
D) decrease alcohol consumption

Question 7

What type of food should be avoided for an individual with a peptic ulcer?

A) fruit juice
B) coffee
C) milk
D) soft drinks

Question 8

Weakness of what muscle can lead to a hiatal hernia?

A) rectus abdominis
B) scalene
C) intercostals
D) diaphragm

Question 9

Which of the following medications will stop acid production in the stomach?

A) Tums
B) Mylanta
C) Zantac
D) Prilosec

Question 10

Which of the following occurs as a result of failure of the lower esophageal sphincter?

A) Achalasia
B) Dysphagia
C) Constipation
D) GI bleeding

Question 11

Which of the following positions is recommended after any type of gastrectomy?

A) Head of bed raised 6 to 12 inches with knees slightly flexed
B) Right side-lying with a pillow between the knees
C) Left side-lying with a pillow between the knees
D) Foot of bed raised 6 to 12 inches with the head on a pillow

Question 12

Presence of a peptic ulcer will radiate pain to what part of the body?

A) right upper quadrant
B) right lower quadrant
C) left upper quadrant
D) left lower quadrant

Question 13

Which of the following exercises will help an individual with dysphagia in swallowing?

A) head rotations right
B) head rotations left
C) head lifting exercise
D) cervical flexion exercise

Question 14

What bacteria is a major cause of antibiotic associative colitis?

A) Streptococcus aureus
B) E. coli
C) C. difficile
D) Pseudomonas

Question 15

What type of gastritis is caused by bacterial infection?

A) hemorrhagic gastritis
B) acute erosive gastritis
C) chronic gastritis type A
D) chronic gastritis type B

Question 16

Which of the following is associated with strenuous exercise?

A) anorexia
B) belching
C) constipation
D) achalasia

Question 17

Deficiency of which of the following vitamins will lead to pernicious anemia?

A) vitamin A
B) vitamin B₆
C) vitamin B₁₂
D) vitamin D

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is considered a chronic inflammatory disorder of the mucosa and submucosa of the colon in a continuous manner?

A) Crohn's disease
B) regional enteritis
C) ulcerative colitis
D) terminal ileitis

Question 19

A client complains to the physical therapist assistant (PTA)of nocturnal GERD.Which of the following is the best sleep position for this individual?

A) prone
B) supine
C) left side-lying
D) right side-lying

Question 20

Which of the following is considered a mechanical cause of intestinal obstruction?

A) ulcer
B) stricture
C) volvulus
D) gall stones

Question 21

What type of hernia occurs when a sac formed from the peritoneum and intestines pushes outward through the abdominal wall?

A) sports hernia
B) inguinal hernia
C) femoral hernia
D) umbilical hernia