Question 1

Which of the following is a major cause of bowel obstruction in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volvulus. 
B)  Intussusception. 
C)  Abdominal surgery. 
D)  Intraluminal neoplasm. 
A)  Volvulus. 
B)  Intussusception. 
C)  Abdominal surgery. 
D)  Intraluminal neoplasm.

Question 2

The twisting of the bowel on itself is called a volvulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following are digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas? 
(1)Trypsin.
(2)Chyme.
(3)Chymotrypsin.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 4

What condition is associated with severe reflux esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varices. 
B)  Barrett's esophagus. 
C)  Traction diverticula. 
D)  TE fistula. 
A)  Varices. 
B)  Barrett's esophagus. 
C)  Traction diverticula. 
D)  TE fistula.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of perforation of the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute pancreatitis. 
B)  Pneumoperitoneum. 
C)  Pseudocysts. 
D)  Localized ileus. 
A)  Acute pancreatitis. 
B)  Pneumoperitoneum. 
C)  Pseudocysts. 
D)  Localized ileus.

Question 6

GERD is a common complication of hiatal hernia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is one of the most common causes of obstruction in the large bowel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intussusception. 
B)  Primary colon cancer. 
C)  Volvulus. 
D)  Appendicitis. 
A)  Intussusception. 
B)  Primary colon cancer. 
C)  Volvulus. 
D)  Appendicitis.

Question 8

What is a common complication of cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute pancreatitis. 
B)  Portal hypertension. 
C)  Ascites. 
D)  Biliary obstruction. 
A)  Acute pancreatitis. 
B)  Portal hypertension. 
C)  Ascites. 
D)  Biliary obstruction.

Question 9

Smooth muscle contractions that move the contents of the digestive system along the GI tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)  peristalsis 
B)  deglutition 
C)  mastication 
D)  emulsification 
A)  peristalsis 
B)  deglutition 
C)  mastication 
D)  emulsification

Question 10

Match the disease to the cause.
-Preexisting polyps

Accepted Answer

A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption 
A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 11

Primary liver cancer is more common than liver metastasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is esophageal atresia?

Accepted Answer

A)  An abnormal communication between the esophagus and the respiratory system. 
B)  Dilated, tortuous veins of the esophagus. 
C)  Functional obstruction causing proximal dilatation. 
D)  Congenital condition in which the esophagus ends in a blind pouch. 
A)  An abnormal communication between the esophagus and the respiratory system. 
B)  Dilated, tortuous veins of the esophagus. 
C)  Functional obstruction causing proximal dilatation. 
D)  Congenital condition in which the esophagus ends in a blind pouch.

Question 13

Perforation of the esophagus may be a complication of all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  neoplasm 
B)  instrumentation 
C)  peptic ulcer 
D)  hiatal hernia 
A)  neoplasm 
B)  instrumentation 
C)  peptic ulcer 
D)  hiatal hernia

Question 14

What is mastication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chewing. 
B)  Swallowing. 
C)  Solid waste excretion. 
D)  Rhythmic contractions that move digestive contents through the GI tract. 
A)  Chewing. 
B)  Swallowing. 
C)  Solid waste excretion. 
D)  Rhythmic contractions that move digestive contents through the GI tract.

Question 15

Peptic ulcer disease most commonly occurs in the duodenum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where in the colon do most primary cancers arise?

Accepted Answer

A)  In preexisting polyps. 
B)  In diverticula. 
C)  In the perianal area. 
D)  In the ileocecal valve. 
A)  In preexisting polyps. 
B)  In diverticula. 
C)  In the perianal area. 
D)  In the ileocecal valve.

Question 17

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality.
-Esophageal cancer

Accepted Answer

A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam 
A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam

Question 18

The most common cause of a mechanical small bowel obstruction is

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of peristalsis 
B)  intussusception 
C)  fibrous adhesions 
D)  volvulus 
A)  lack of peristalsis 
B)  intussusception 
C)  fibrous adhesions 
D)  volvulus

Question 19

Which imaging modality is used to stage gastric carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultrasound. 
B)  Upper GI series. 
C)  CT. 
D)  MRI. 
A)  Ultrasound. 
B)  Upper GI series. 
C)  CT. 
D)  MRI.

Question 20

About 60% of pancreatic cancers occur in the tail of the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a major cause of bowel obstruction in children?

The twisting of the bowel on itself is called a volvulus.

Which of the following are digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas? (1)Trypsin. (2)Chyme. (3)Chymotrypsin.

What condition is associated with severe reflux esophagitis?

Which of the following is a sign of perforation of the GI tract?

GERD is a common complication of hiatal hernia.

What is one of the most common causes of obstruction in the large bowel?

What is a common complication of cirrhosis?

Smooth muscle contractions that move the contents of the digestive system along the GI tract are called

Match the disease to the cause. -Preexisting polyps

Primary liver cancer is more common than liver metastasis.

What is esophageal atresia?

Perforation of the esophagus may be a complication of all of the following except

What is mastication?

Peptic ulcer disease most commonly occurs in the duodenum.

Where in the colon do most primary cancers arise?

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Esophageal cancer

The most common cause of a mechanical small bowel obstruction is

Which imaging modality is used to stage gastric carcinoma?

About 60% of pancreatic cancers occur in the tail of the pancreas.

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Exam 5: Gastrointestinal System

Which of the following is a major cause of bowel obstruction in children?

The twisting of the bowel on itself is called a volvulus.

Which of the following are digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas? (1)Trypsin. (2)Chyme. (3)Chymotrypsin.

What condition is associated with severe reflux esophagitis?

Which of the following is a sign of perforation of the GI tract?

GERD is a common complication of hiatal hernia.

What is one of the most common causes of obstruction in the large bowel?

What is a common complication of cirrhosis?

Smooth muscle contractions that move the contents of the digestive system along the GI tract are called

Match the disease to the cause. -Preexisting polyps

Primary liver cancer is more common than liver metastasis.

What is esophageal atresia?

Perforation of the esophagus may be a complication of all of the following except

What is mastication?

Peptic ulcer disease most commonly occurs in the duodenum.

Where in the colon do most primary cancers arise?

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Esophageal cancer

The most common cause of a mechanical small bowel obstruction is

Which imaging modality is used to stage gastric carcinoma?

About 60% of pancreatic cancers occur in the tail of the pancreas.

Introduction to Pathology

Specialized Imaging Techniques

Respiratory System

Skeletal System

Urinary System

Cardiovascular System

Nervous System

Hematopoietic System

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Miscellaneous Diseases

Filters