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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.