Chapter 4 Quiz

Question 1

Choose the correct definition for achalasia

Answer 1

failure to relax muscles between lower esophagus and stomach. Dilation may occur

Question 2

Choose the correct definition for adenocarcinoma

Answer 2

malignant tumor that originates in the glandular tissue (breast, pancreas, prostate)

Question 3

Choose the correct definition for atresia

Answer 3

congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening or tubular structure

Question 4

Choose the correct definition for bezoar

Answer 4

a hard mass of entangled material sometimes found in the stoma hard mass of entangled material sometimes found in the stomach or small intestinesach or small intestines

Question 5

Choose the correct definition for diverticula

Answer 5

an outpouching of the walls of a canal or organ

Question 6

Choose the correct definition for dysphagia

Answer 6

inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing

Question 7

Choose the correct definition for fistula

Answer 7

abnormal opening or connection between two separate structures

Question 8

Choose the correct definition for gastritis

Answer 8

acute or chronic inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Question 9

Choose the correct definition for hernia-

Answer 9

protrusion of an anatomical structure through the wall that normally contains it

Question 10

Choose the correct definition for intussusception

Answer 10

the slipping of one part of the intestines into another part just below it

Question 11

Choose the correct definition for paralytic ileus

Answer 11

loss of bowel motility, occasionally resulting in bowel obstruction

Question 12

Choose the correct definition for valsalva

Answer 12

a forced exhalation to strain causing the venous return to the rt atrium to be impeded; this study is done to study CV effects or to determine hiatal hernias

Question 13

Choose the correct definition for varices

Answer 13

twisted or dilated vein

Question 14

Choose the correct definition for volvulus

Answer 14

twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction

Question 15

The lateral border of the stomach is called the:

Answer 15

Greater curvature

Question 16

Most gastric ulcers appear within the:

Answer 16

Lesser curve of the stomach

Question 17

During a GI series, the Trendelenburg position is sometimes utilized in order to demonstrate a(n):

Answer 17

Hiatal hernia

Question 18

An inflammation of the stomach and intestine is:

Answer 18

Gastroenteritis

Question 19

A congenital diverticulum found in the last portion of the ileum is called a(n):

Answer 19

Meckel diverticulum

Question 20

The curved portion of the colon between the rectum and descending colon is the:

Answer 20

Sigmoid

Question 21

The longitudinal folds found in the lining of the stomach are:

Answer 21

Rugae

Question 22

A loop of bowel twisted upon itself is termed:

Answer 22

Volvulus