Gerd, Hernias, And Hiatal Hernia Quiz
The quiz here deals with Gerd, Hernias, and Hiatal Hernia. Do you think you know enough about them to pass this Gerd, Hernias, And Hiatal Hernia quiz? These diseases are severe and can cause very serious problems if not dealt with rightly. These questions not only test your understanding of these diseases, but you also get to learn more about them as you attempt these questions. So, give your best, and we hope you score the best marks.
- 1.A weakened area of the diaphram where a portion of the stomach and lower esophagus protrude into the thoracic cavity is call a ____________________.
- A.
Hiatal Hernia
- B.
Hernia
- C.
GERD
- D.
None of these
- 2.CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following can cause GERD?
- A.
Obesity
- B.
Being underweight
- C.
Pregnancy
- D.
Decreased gastric volume
- E.
Increased gastric volume
- F.
Smoking
- G.
Weakened abdominal muscles
- H.
Increased abdominal pressure
- I.
Nicotine, Caffeine, Chocolate, Alcohol, peppermint, spearmint
- J.
Fatty foods
- K.
Beta-blockers
- L.
Calcium channel blockers
- M.
Valium
- N.
Heavy lifting
- O.
Relaxation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- 3.CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following can cause a hernia?
- A.
Obesity
- B.
Being underweight
- C.
Pregnancy
- D.
Decreased gastric volume
- E.
Increased gastric volume
- F.
Smoking
- G.
Weakened abdominal muscles
- H.
Increased abdominal pressure
- I.
Nicotine, Caffeine, Chocolate, Alcohol, peppermint, spearmint
- J.
Fatty foods
- K.
Beta-blockers
- L.
Calcium channel blockers
- M.
Valium
- N.
Relaxation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- 4.All of the following are symptoms of GERD EXCEPT:
- A.
Wheezing at night
- B.
Hoarse voice
- C.
Bad taste in the mouth in the morning
- D.
Increase in discomfort when sitting upright
- 5.All of the following medications are appropriate treatments for GERD EXCEPT:
- A.
Zantac
- B.
Tagmet
- C.
Prilosec
- D.
Protonix
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the above
- 6.Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention for a hernia?
- A.
Abdominal binder
- B.
Surgical repair
- C.
Valsalva Maneuver
- D.
All of the above
- 7.A reducible hernia is a hernia that can be made smaller by means other than surgery (i.e., an abdominal binder).
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.If a hernia's blood supply has been reduced to the protruding bowel and it results in ischemia, obstruction, necrosis of tissues, and perforation, it is called an irreducible hernia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Patients with GERD often complain of pain in which area?
- A.
Just below the ribcage
- B.
Throat
- C.
Substernal
- D.
None of the above
- 10.______________________, a symptom of GERD, is a disorder of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus), which affects the ability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach.
- A.
Dysphagia
- B.
Achalasia
- C.
Esophoria
- D.
None of these
- 11.___________________ is a procedure in which the fundus of the stomach is wrapped completely around the esophagus to prevent movement into the thoracic cavity.
- A.
Nissen fundoplication
- B.
Hill repair
- C.
Barrets fundoplication
- D.
Nissen repair
- E.
Hill fundoplication
- F.
Barrets repair
- 12.____________________ is a procedure in which the fundus of the stomach is wrapped halfway around the esophagus to prevent movement up into the thoracic cavity.
- A.
Nissen fundoplication
- B.
Hill repair
- C.
Barrets fundoplication
- D.
Nissen repair
- E.
Hill fundoplication
- F.
Barrets repair
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