2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
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When percussing a protuberant abdomen, tympany is audible. This is consistent with all of the
following conditions except:
intestinal obstruction.
increased intestinal gas production.
a large solid tumor. Correct
a paralytic ileus.
Explanation:
A protuberant abdomen that is tympanic throughout when percussed can suggest intestinal
obstruction, increased gas production, or a paralytic ileus. A solid mass gives a dull sound on
percussion.
Question:
Stool that appears bloody, mucoid, or with pus, may indicate:
constipation.
a lesion in the sigmoid colon.
hemorrhoids.
Crohn's disease. Correct
Explanation:
Crohn's disease usually presents with blood, mucus, or pus in the stool. Thin, pencil-like stool
occurs in an obstructing “apple-core” lesion of the sigmoid colon. Constipation produces hard,
dry stool. In the presence of hemorrhoids, the stool may appear blood streaked.
Question:
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
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A patient was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance and needs instructions on what foods to
eat. The patient should be told that a gluten restricted diet includes:
corn. Correct
wheat.
barley.
rye.
Explanation:
A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as
wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Corn and rice, and soybean
products are allowed but processed foods are not.
Question:
A patient presents with symptoms of bloody stools, new onset constipation, and weight loss.
These symptoms could be associated with:
hemorrhoids.
colon cancer. Correct
ischemic colitis.
adenomatous polyps.
Explanation:
Colon cancer can cause bloody stools but usually presents with changes in bowel habits and
weight loss. Lower abdominal pain accompanied by fever or shock in older adults could be
consistent with ischemic colitis. Generally, the abdomen is soft on palpation. Hemorrhoids
typically present with noticeable blood on the tissue paper, surface of stool, or dripping in the
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
toilet. Blood in the stool is usually the only symptom seen with adenomatous polyps.
Question:
Spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and Terry's nails can be associated with:
chronic renal failure.
leukemia.
liver disease. Correct
infective endocarditis.
Explanation:
Jaundice, spider angiomas and other telangiectasias, palmar erythema, Terry’s nails, pruritus,
purpura, and caput medusae are skin conditions associated with liver disease. These skin
conditions are not seen in patients who have chronic renal failure, leukemia, or infective carditis.
Question:
Which is NOT a mode of transmission for hepatitis C?
Intravenous (IV) drug use
Transfusion of unscreened blood
Sexual intercourse
Breast milk Correct
Explanation:
Hepatitis C is not spread through breast milk, food, water or by casual contact such as hugging,
kissing and sharing food or drinks with an infected person. Hepatitis C is transmitted by
intravenous drug use, sexual intercourse, and transfusion of unscreened contaminated blood.
Question:
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
In the abdominal assessment of a 2-year-old, which one of the following would be considered
abnormal?
A pot belly.
Tinkling sounds audible every 10-20 seconds on auscultation.
The liver palpable 4 cm below the right costal margin (RCM). Correct
A palpable spleen 2 cm below the left costal margin (LCM).
Explanation:
The normal findings for a 2-year-old are a pot belly, spleen located 2 cm below the LCM, and
tinkling sounds heard every 10-30 seconds. The liver should be approximately 1-3 cm palpable
below the RCM; 4 cm is considered abnormal.
Question:
Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when:
trying to determine if the bladder is full.
trying to detect the size of an abdominal organ.
assessing for feces-filled intestines.
an abdominal aneurysm is suspected. Correct
Explanation:
If an abdominal aneurysm is suspected, percussion of the abdomen could cause the aneurysm to
rupture, a catastrophic event. The finding of a pulsatile mass in the center of the abdomen is
highly suspicious of an abdominal aneurysm. Listening with a stethoscope may also reveal a
bruit produced by turbulent blood flow within the aneurysm. Percussion is not a contraindication
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
When percussing a protuberant abdomen, tympany is audible. This is consistent with all of the
following conditions except:
intestinal obstruction.
increased intestinal gas production.
a large solid tumor. Correct
a paralytic ileus.
Explanation:
A protuberant abdomen that is tympanic throughout when percussed can suggest intestinal
obstruction, increased gas production, or a paralytic ileus. A solid mass gives a dull sound on
percussion.
Question:
Stool that appears bloody, mucoid, or with pus, may indicate:
constipation.
a lesion in the sigmoid colon.
hemorrhoids.
Crohn's disease. Correct
Explanation:
Crohn's disease usually presents with blood, mucus, or pus in the stool. Thin, pencil-like stool
occurs in an obstructing “apple-core” lesion of the sigmoid colon. Constipation produces hard,
dry stool. In the presence of hemorrhoids, the stool may appear blood streaked.
Question:
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
A patient was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance and needs instructions on what foods to
eat. The patient should be told that a gluten restricted diet includes:
corn. Correct
wheat.
barley.
rye.
Explanation:
A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as
wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Corn and rice, and soybean
products are allowed but processed foods are not.
Question:
A patient presents with symptoms of bloody stools, new onset constipation, and weight loss.
These symptoms could be associated with:
hemorrhoids.
colon cancer. Correct
ischemic colitis.
adenomatous polyps.
Explanation:
Colon cancer can cause bloody stools but usually presents with changes in bowel habits and
weight loss. Lower abdominal pain accompanied by fever or shock in older adults could be
consistent with ischemic colitis. Generally, the abdomen is soft on palpation. Hemorrhoids
typically present with noticeable blood on the tissue paper, surface of stool, or dripping in the
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
toilet. Blood in the stool is usually the only symptom seen with adenomatous polyps.
Question:
Spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and Terry's nails can be associated with:
chronic renal failure.
leukemia.
liver disease. Correct
infective endocarditis.
Explanation:
Jaundice, spider angiomas and other telangiectasias, palmar erythema, Terry’s nails, pruritus,
purpura, and caput medusae are skin conditions associated with liver disease. These skin
conditions are not seen in patients who have chronic renal failure, leukemia, or infective carditis.
Question:
Which is NOT a mode of transmission for hepatitis C?
Intravenous (IV) drug use
Transfusion of unscreened blood
Sexual intercourse
Breast milk Correct
Explanation:
Hepatitis C is not spread through breast milk, food, water or by casual contact such as hugging,
kissing and sharing food or drinks with an infected person. Hepatitis C is transmitted by
intravenous drug use, sexual intercourse, and transfusion of unscreened contaminated blood.
Question:
, 2023 AGNP BOARD EXAM : Assessment of Gastroenterology
QUESTION SIWTH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
GUARANTEED PASS A+
In the abdominal assessment of a 2-year-old, which one of the following would be considered
abnormal?
A pot belly.
Tinkling sounds audible every 10-20 seconds on auscultation.
The liver palpable 4 cm below the right costal margin (RCM). Correct
A palpable spleen 2 cm below the left costal margin (LCM).
Explanation:
The normal findings for a 2-year-old are a pot belly, spleen located 2 cm below the LCM, and
tinkling sounds heard every 10-30 seconds. The liver should be approximately 1-3 cm palpable
below the RCM; 4 cm is considered abnormal.
Question:
Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when:
trying to determine if the bladder is full.
trying to detect the size of an abdominal organ.
assessing for feces-filled intestines.
an abdominal aneurysm is suspected. Correct
Explanation:
If an abdominal aneurysm is suspected, percussion of the abdomen could cause the aneurysm to
rupture, a catastrophic event. The finding of a pulsatile mass in the center of the abdomen is
highly suspicious of an abdominal aneurysm. Listening with a stethoscope may also reveal a
bruit produced by turbulent blood flow within the aneurysm. Percussion is not a contraindication
