Question 1

When is a client most likely to report night pain associated with cancer or a duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  8-10 pm 
B)  10 pm-12 am 
C)  12 am-3 am 
D)  3 am-6 am 
A)  8-10 pm 
B)  10 pm-12 am 
C)  12 am-3 am 
D)  3 am-6 am C

Question 2

The small intestine is innervated by ___________________ but refers pain to the ____________ lumbar spine segments. Fill in the blanks.

Accepted Answer

A)  T1-T3, L1-L3 
B)  T4-T8, L2-L3 
C)  T8-T9, L3-L4 
D)  T9-T11, L3-L4 
A)  T1-T3, L1-L3 
B)  T4-T8, L2-L3 
C)  T8-T9, L3-L4 
D)  T9-T11, L3-L4 D

Question 3

Where will patients with diverticulitis complain of pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right upper quadrant 
B)  Left upper quadrant 
C)  Right lower quadrant 
D)  Left lower quadrant 
A)  Right upper quadrant 
B)  Left upper quadrant 
C)  Right lower quadrant 
D)  Left lower quadrant D

Question 4

Individuals with inflammatory visceral pain are most often found in which of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Fetal 
D)  Right side lying 
A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Fetal 
D)  Right side lying

Question 5

Drug-induced diarrhea is commonly associated with which type of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Calcium-containing antacids 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Antibiotics 
A)  Calcium channel blockers 
B)  Calcium-containing antacids 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Antibiotics

Question 6

Numbness and weakness of the lower extremities has been reported as a result of deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B₆ 
C)  Vitamin B₁₂ 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B₆ 
C)  Vitamin B₁₂ 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 7

Which of the following positions is likely to relieve pain associated with esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sitting upright 
B)  Supine 
C)  Prone 
D)  Right side lying 
A)  Sitting upright 
B)  Supine 
C)  Prone 
D)  Right side lying

Question 8

An abnormality of which of the following structures is likely to result in a muscle spasm of the rectus abdominis below the umbilicus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Appendix 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Liver 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Appendix 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Liver

Question 9

Peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori are primarily located in the lining of which portion of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ileum 
B)  Duodenum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Rectum 
A)  Ileum 
B)  Duodenum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Rectum

Question 10

Which of the following medications will reduce the amount of stomach acid produced by the stomach so that the individual can obtain relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Palpation of McBurney's point is essential in the examination of a patient with possible acute appendicitis. Where is McBurney's point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halfway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process 
B)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the pubic symphysis 
C)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the left lower rib 
D)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the ASIS 
A)  Halfway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process 
B)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the pubic symphysis 
C)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the left lower rib 
D)  Halfway between the umbilicus and the ASIS

Question 12

Which of the following will generally not cause bright red blood in the stool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract 
B)  Bleeding from internal hemorrhoids 
C)  Bleeding from external hemorrhoids 
D)  Colorectal carcinoma 
A)  Bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract 
B)  Bleeding from internal hemorrhoids 
C)  Bleeding from external hemorrhoids 
D)  Colorectal carcinoma

Question 13

Which of the following is not a side effect of prolonged use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver damage 
B)  Headache 
C)  Renal vasodilation 
D)  Mood changes 
A)  Liver damage 
B)  Headache 
C)  Renal vasodilation 
D)  Mood changes

Question 14

Visceral pain fibers are only sensitive to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cutting 
B)  Tearing 
C)  Crushing 
D)  Stretching 
A)  Cutting 
B)  Tearing 
C)  Crushing 
D)  Stretching

Question 15

Damage to which internal organ will sometimes refer pain to the left shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Liver 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Liver 
D)  Pancreas

When is a client most likely to report night pain associated with cancer or a duodenal ulcer?

The small intestine is innervated by _______ but refers pain to the lumbar spine segments. Fill in the blanks.

Where will patients with diverticulitis complain of pain?

Individuals with inflammatory visceral pain are most often found in which of the following positions?

Drug-induced diarrhea is commonly associated with which type of medication?

Numbness and weakness of the lower extremities has been reported as a result of deficiency of which vitamin?

Which of the following positions is likely to relieve pain associated with esophagitis?

An abnormality of which of the following structures is likely to result in a muscle spasm of the rectus abdominis below the umbilicus?

Peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori are primarily located in the lining of which portion of the digestive tract?

Which of the following medications will reduce the amount of stomach acid produced by the stomach so that the individual can obtain relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Palpation of McBurney's point is essential in the examination of a patient with possible acute appendicitis. Where is McBurney's point?

Which of the following will generally not cause bright red blood in the stool?

Which of the following is not a side effect of prolonged use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Visceral pain fibers are only sensitive to which of the following?

Damage to which internal organ will sometimes refer pain to the left shoulder?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

Filters

Exam 8: Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

When is a client most likely to report night pain associated with cancer or a duodenal ulcer?

The small intestine is innervated by ___________________ but refers pain to the ____________ lumbar spine segments. Fill in the blanks.

Where will patients with diverticulitis complain of pain?

Individuals with inflammatory visceral pain are most often found in which of the following positions?

Drug-induced diarrhea is commonly associated with which type of medication?

Numbness and weakness of the lower extremities has been reported as a result of deficiency of which vitamin?

Which of the following positions is likely to relieve pain associated with esophagitis?

An abnormality of which of the following structures is likely to result in a muscle spasm of the rectus abdominis below the umbilicus?

Peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori are primarily located in the lining of which portion of the digestive tract?

Which of the following medications will reduce the amount of stomach acid produced by the stomach so that the individual can obtain relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Palpation of McBurney's point is essential in the examination of a patient with possible acute appendicitis. Where is McBurney's point?

Which of the following will generally not cause bright red blood in the stool?

Which of the following is not a side effect of prolonged use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Visceral pain fibers are only sensitive to which of the following?

Damage to which internal organ will sometimes refer pain to the left shoulder?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

Filters

The small intestine is innervated by _______ but refers pain to the lumbar spine segments. Fill in the blanks.