Basics Of Clinical Gastroenterology (GI) Quiz

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Basics Of Clinical Gastroenterology (GI) Quiz

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1.

In the term "gastroenterology", the portion of the word referring to the intestines is "-entero-" while "gastro-" refers to the _________.
2.

Epigastric and umbilical refer to two regions of particular significance within the pathology of the abdomen/GI
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Check all of the following which are abdominal quadrants explored during exam
- A.
  
  Right Lower
- B.
  
  Mid Upper
- C.
  
  Mid epigastric
- D.
  
  Left Lower
- E.
  
  Mid Lower
- F.
  
  Left Upper
- G.
  
  Right Upper
- H.
  
  Lower epigastric
4.

Which of the following is NOT a standard portion of the abdominal physical exam
- A.
  
  Rotation
- B.
  
  Auscultation
- C.
  
  Percussion
- D.
  
  Inspection
- E.
  
  Palpation
5.

Endoscopies are performed exclusively rectally and threaded upward as far as is needed to assess specific pathology.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Which of the following diagnoses typically requires a variety of blood and genetic assays before reaching it as the suspected diagnosis?
- A.
  
  Acid reflux
- B.
  
  Celiac disease
- C.
  
  Acute appendicitis
7.

The suffix ______ refers to placement of a tube within the GI tract to redirect fecal waste, typically to an external bag
8.

Select all of the following bacteria which typically cause GI-related symptoms
- A.
  
  Salmonella
- B.
  
  Streptococcus
- C.
  
  H. pylori
- D.
  
  C. difficile
9.

The correct order (from "top" of small intestine to "bottom") is as follows:
- A.
  
  Ileum -> Jejunum -> Duodenum
- B.
  
  Duodenum -> Ileum -> Jejunum
- C.
  
  Duodenum -> Jejunum -> Ileum
- D.
  
  Ileum -> Duodenum -> Jejunum
- E.
  
  Jejunum -> Duodenum -> Ileum
10.

McBurney's Point is a specific point of tenderness which is correlated heavily with acute diverticulitis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Of the following "non-abdomen" symptoms/complaints, select all which are commonly associated with GI infection, disease or any other abdomen-related condition.
- A.
  
  Leg swelling (edema)
- B.
  
  Fever
- C.
  
  Jaundice
- D.
  
  Nail clubbing
12.

________ refers to tenderness with the release of pressure/palpitation
13.

_______ endoscopies utilize small, camera-containing structures, which the patient typically swallows, to visualize parts of the GI tract
14.

Contrast radiology involves the patient swallowing radiolucent material (Ex: Barium) which can then be further examined on imaging diagnostics for further study of specific inflammation patterns.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Which of the following refers to the surgical reattachment of two portions of the bowel?
- A.
  
  Intestinal resection
- B.
  
  Intestinal anastomosis
- C.
  
  Dilatation
- D.
  
  Biopsy
16.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad heading which typically encompasses ulcerative colitis and this other condition/diagnosis:
- A.
  
  GERD
- B.
  
  Cholecystitis
- C.
  
  Diverticulitis
- D.
  
  Crohn's Disease