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d. register

A ____ is a chronological list of data in a health care facility. a. list b. abstract c. log d. register

polyp

A ____________ is an inward projection of the mucosal lining of the colon.

c. Ophthalmology

A patient with a cataract would be treated by a physician in which of the following medical specialties? a. Gynecology b. Hematology c. Ophthalmology d. Infectious disease

a. encounter

A(n) ____ is defined as "direct, professional, personal contact between a patient and a physician or health care provider to order or deliver health care services for the diagnosis or treatment of a patient." a. encounter b. visit c. occasion of service d. stay

b. intrahospital

A(n) ____ transfer refers to the physical movement of an inpatient from one unit of the hospital to another unit of the hospital. a. interhospital b. intrahospital c. A&D d. reassignment

polyps

Although intestinal _______________ are benign growths found along the lining of the intestines, they are surgically removed as a preventive treatment.

ileus

An intestinal obstruction can be due to a blockage of the intestine, a disease or____________

enzymes

By age 70, most individuals produce only 15% of the hydrochloric acid and only 50% of the digestive _______________ that they did at age 20.

gluten

Celiac disease is becoming much more common, whether self-diagnosed or truly a medical condition, and is treated by avoiding __________ in the diet.

motility

Diseases of the digestive system are usually related to bleeding, perforation or altered

pepsin

Food is broken down in the stomach by a process of chemical changes in part from the action of what enzyme? a. Hydrochloric acid b. Saliva c. Pepsin d. Intrinsic factor

true

For hospital statistical purposes, a newborn is defined as "a patient born in the hospital at the beginning of his or her current inpatient hospitalization."

c. Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of both the stomach and intestines is called? a. Enteritis b. Peritonitis c. Gastroenteritis d. Colitis

peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum is called what? a. Colitis b. Enteritis c. Gastroenteritis d. Peritonitis

diarrhea

Loose, watery stools are called

peristalsis

Movement of food from the pharynx to the stomach is called

d. All of the above

Registries exist for which of the following? a. Cancer b. Birth defects c. Organ transplants d. All of the above

true

Separate statistics are often computed for inpatient services to those who have been assigned a bed or bassinet.

a. disease

The ____ index is a listing of patients discharged with a specific diagnosis code. a. disease b. surgical c. procedure d. treatment

c. procedure

The ____ index is a listing of patients with the same procedure code. a. disease b. surgical c. procedure d. treatment

c. Master Patient Index

The ____ maintains the name of every patient receiving service at a facility. a. abstract b. list c. Master Patient Index d. log

constipation

The condition caused by hard, dry stool is called

cecum

The first section of the colon is called the ____________

electrolytes

The major function of the large intestine is the absorption of water and _______________ and the elimination of feces.

absorption

The major function of the small intestine is digestion and _________________ of food and liquids

appendicitis

The pain of _______________ usually begins with generalized abdominal pain that shifts to the lower right quadrant.

endoscopic

The procedure allowing a physician to look directly into the digestive organs is called ________ examination.

intrinsic factor

The substance necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 is called the

jejunum

The three sections of the small intestine are the duodenum, _____________ , and ileum.

fundus

The upper portion of the stomach is the

perforation

Trauma to the digestive system other than to the mouth is usually due to__________________

hemorrhoids

Varicose veins in the rectum are called ____________

c. Pepsin

What enzyme is present within the stomach to aid in the process of chemical processes for breaking down food products for digestion? a. Intrinsic factor b. Saliva c. Pepsin d. Hydrochloric Acid

a. Celiac Disease

What is another name for gluten-induced enteropathy? a. Celiac Disease b. Crohn's Disease c. Achalasia d. Dysentery

c. O&P

What laboratory test is performed to check for the presence of adult parasites and/or their eggs in the patient's stool specimen? a. Occult blood b. EGD c. O&P d. Stool culture

50%

What percent of peptic ulcers that occur are associated with Helicobacter pylori?

b. concurrently

When documentation takes place at or near the time of an event, it is said to happen ____. a. automatically b. concurrently c. retrospectively d. independently

b. Inguinal hernia

Which disease is caused by a pouching of the small intestine and peritoneum into the groin area? a. Colon Polyps b. Inguinal hernia c. Hemorrhoids d. Achalasia.

a. GERD

Which disease or infection can cause ulcers within the stomach? a. GERD b. Esophageal varices c. H. pylori d. Achlorhydria

c. H. pylori

Which disease or infection can cause ulcers within the stomach? a. GERD b. Esophageal varices c. H. pylori d. Achlorhydria

d. IBS

Which is the most common intestinal disorder? a. GERD b. IBD c. EGD d. IBS

d. All of the above

Which of the following bed types are categorized as temporary? a. Disaster beds b. Delivery room beds c. Recovery room beds d. All of the above

d. Achlorhydria

Which of the following is a deficiency in the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach? a. Gastritis b. Crohn's disease c. Peptic ulcer d. Achlorhydria

dysentery

Which of the following is a general term for a group of GI disorders characterized by acute inflammation? a. Celiac disease b. Dysentery c. Crohn's disease d. Achalasia

d. Incident report

Which of the following is the primary means to assess risk in a facility? a. Index b. Register c. Log d. Incident report

d. RCF

Which of the following provides custodial care to those unable to live independently? a. LTC b. SNF c. ICF d. RCF

c. ICF

Which of the following provides long-term care with a limited degree of nursing services? a. LTC b. SNF c. ICF d. RCF

b. Hospice care

Which of the following types of care is designed for the terminally ill and their families? a. Home health care b. Hospice care c. Rehabilitation d. Ambulatory

b. Swing beds

____ beds are best defined as "hospital beds (for adults and children) that may be used flexibly to serve either acute or long-term care beds." a. Disaster beds b. Swing beds c. Recovery d. All of the above

IBD/IBS

_______________is an inflammation of the bowel with chronic lesions, whereas inflammation and lesions do not occur in________________. .

Hydrochloric

_____________acid is a chemical secreted by cells in the stomach.

diverticulosis/diverticulitis

________is a fairly common condition of having little pouches in the colon, whereas ______________ is a condition in which these pouches become inflamed.

b. SNF

hich of the following provides the highest level of long-term care? a. LTC b. SNF c. ICF d. RCF

diverticulosis

is a fairly common condition of having little pouches in the colon, whereas is a condition in which these pouches become inflamed.

Achalasia

is a rare disease that causes painful swallowing.

Dysentery

is most often seen in underdeveloped countries and in those individuals who travel to those countries.