NURS 3511: Week 9 Part 1: Crohn's Disease UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
How is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) defined? B) Chronic idiopathic inflammation and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract
A) Acute bacterial infection of the stomach
B) Chronic idiopathic inflammation and ulceration of the
gastrointestinal tract
C) Viral infection affecting the liver
D) Metabolic disorder affecting nutrient absorption
What pattern of disease progression is typical in IBD? C) Periods of remission and exacerbation
A) Consistent improvement over time
B) Constant symptoms without change
C) Periods of remission and exacerbation
D) Single acute episode followed by cure
Which two diseases constitute Inflammatory Bowel B) Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Disease (IBD)?
A) Celiac Disease and IBS
B) Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
C) Appendicitis and pancreatitis
D) Gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis
Which of the following best describes the cause of D) Multifactorial (genetic, autoimmune, environmental)
IBD?
A) Genetic predisposition only
B) Autoimmune processes only
C) Environmental factors only
D) Multifactorial (genetic, autoimmune, environmental)
Crohn's Disease can affect which part of the GI tract? B) From the mouth to the anus
A) Only the stomach
B) From the mouth to the anus
C) Exclusively the esophagus
D) The appendix only
What parts of the GI tract are most commonly affected B) Terminal ileum and colon
by Crohn's Disease?
A) Stomach and esophagus
B) Terminal ileum and colon
C) Rectum and anus exclusively
D) Duodenum and jejunum only
What complications can occur due to the transmural (all A) Strictures, fistulas, and adhesions
layers of bowel wall) inflammation in Crohn's Disease?
A) Strictures, fistulas, and adhesions
B) Increased appetite and obesity
C) Increased nutrient absorption
D) Improved bowel motility
, Which of the following is a common symptom of B) Non-bloody diarrhea
Crohn's Disease?
A) Bloody diarrhea only
B) Non-bloody diarrhea
C) Excessive weight gain
D) Increased hunger
What specific oral manifestation might occur in Crohn's B) Mouth ulcers
Disease?
A) Increased tooth decay
B) Mouth ulcers
C) Excess saliva production
D) Gum hypertrophy
Which procedure is considered definitive for B) Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy
diagnosing Crohn's Disease?
A) Abdominal ultrasound
B) Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy
C) Chest X-ray
D) Urinalysis
Which of the following lab tests may be ordered to B) CBC, ESR/CRP, total protein, albumin, chemistry
support a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease?
A) TSH, BUN, and creatinine
B) CBC, ESR/CRP, total protein, albumin, chemistry
C) Hemoglobin A1C and blood cultures
D) Urinalysis and liver enzymes
What is the purpose of a stool test in the diagnostic B) To detect occult (hidden) blood
evaluation of Crohn’s Disease?
A) To measure electrolyte levels
B) To detect occult (hidden) blood
C) To analyze urine protein
D) To identify gallbladder disease
Which radiological study is mentioned for visualizing C) Radiological studies with barium contrast
the GI tract in Crohn’s Disease?
A) CT scan without contrast
B) MRI of the brain
C) Radiological studies with barium contrast
D) Chest X-ray
What is the purpose of an upper endoscopy C) To assess the upper GI tract for tumors, polyps, fissures, and inflammation
A) To view the colon and rectum for polyps
B) To visualize the bladder and kidneys
C) To assess the upper GI tract for tumors, polyps,
fissures, and inflammation
D) To detect gallstones in the gallbladder
and CORRECT Answers
How is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) defined? B) Chronic idiopathic inflammation and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract
A) Acute bacterial infection of the stomach
B) Chronic idiopathic inflammation and ulceration of the
gastrointestinal tract
C) Viral infection affecting the liver
D) Metabolic disorder affecting nutrient absorption
What pattern of disease progression is typical in IBD? C) Periods of remission and exacerbation
A) Consistent improvement over time
B) Constant symptoms without change
C) Periods of remission and exacerbation
D) Single acute episode followed by cure
Which two diseases constitute Inflammatory Bowel B) Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Disease (IBD)?
A) Celiac Disease and IBS
B) Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
C) Appendicitis and pancreatitis
D) Gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis
Which of the following best describes the cause of D) Multifactorial (genetic, autoimmune, environmental)
IBD?
A) Genetic predisposition only
B) Autoimmune processes only
C) Environmental factors only
D) Multifactorial (genetic, autoimmune, environmental)
Crohn's Disease can affect which part of the GI tract? B) From the mouth to the anus
A) Only the stomach
B) From the mouth to the anus
C) Exclusively the esophagus
D) The appendix only
What parts of the GI tract are most commonly affected B) Terminal ileum and colon
by Crohn's Disease?
A) Stomach and esophagus
B) Terminal ileum and colon
C) Rectum and anus exclusively
D) Duodenum and jejunum only
What complications can occur due to the transmural (all A) Strictures, fistulas, and adhesions
layers of bowel wall) inflammation in Crohn's Disease?
A) Strictures, fistulas, and adhesions
B) Increased appetite and obesity
C) Increased nutrient absorption
D) Improved bowel motility
, Which of the following is a common symptom of B) Non-bloody diarrhea
Crohn's Disease?
A) Bloody diarrhea only
B) Non-bloody diarrhea
C) Excessive weight gain
D) Increased hunger
What specific oral manifestation might occur in Crohn's B) Mouth ulcers
Disease?
A) Increased tooth decay
B) Mouth ulcers
C) Excess saliva production
D) Gum hypertrophy
Which procedure is considered definitive for B) Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy
diagnosing Crohn's Disease?
A) Abdominal ultrasound
B) Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy
C) Chest X-ray
D) Urinalysis
Which of the following lab tests may be ordered to B) CBC, ESR/CRP, total protein, albumin, chemistry
support a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease?
A) TSH, BUN, and creatinine
B) CBC, ESR/CRP, total protein, albumin, chemistry
C) Hemoglobin A1C and blood cultures
D) Urinalysis and liver enzymes
What is the purpose of a stool test in the diagnostic B) To detect occult (hidden) blood
evaluation of Crohn’s Disease?
A) To measure electrolyte levels
B) To detect occult (hidden) blood
C) To analyze urine protein
D) To identify gallbladder disease
Which radiological study is mentioned for visualizing C) Radiological studies with barium contrast
the GI tract in Crohn’s Disease?
A) CT scan without contrast
B) MRI of the brain
C) Radiological studies with barium contrast
D) Chest X-ray
What is the purpose of an upper endoscopy C) To assess the upper GI tract for tumors, polyps, fissures, and inflammation
A) To view the colon and rectum for polyps
B) To visualize the bladder and kidneys
C) To assess the upper GI tract for tumors, polyps,
fissures, and inflammation
D) To detect gallstones in the gallbladder
