HCB GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM QUESTIONS 100%
COMPLETELY SOLVED CORRECTLY AND VERIFIED
ascites
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between the tissues and organs in
the cavity of the abdomen
cholelithiasis
production of gallstones ini the gallbladder
colic
attack of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ and often caused by caused
by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
ecchymosis
small hemorrhagic spot in the skin or mucous membrane, forming a non-elevated,
rounded/irregular, blue/purplish patch (bruise)
evisceration
Open wound of the abdomen may be large and deep enough that organs protrude
through the wound opening
hematemesis
vomiting of blood
hematochezia
passage of bloody feces
ileus
obstruction of the bowel
functional obstruction of the GI tract and especially the small intestine that is marked by
, the absence of peristalsis, is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and
sometimes nausea and vomiting, and typically occurs following abdominal surgery
jaundice
yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of
bile pigments
Mastication
to find or crush food with the teeth
melena
the passage of dark tarry stools containing decomposing blood that is usually an
indication of bleeding in the upper part of the digestive tract and especially the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Peristalsis
progressive type of movement in which material is propelled from point to point along
the GI tract
peritoneum
the smooth transparent membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen
periumbilical
situated or occurring adjacent to the naval
referred pain
pain subjectively localized in one region though due to irritation in another region
striae
Streaks or lines resulting from weakening of the elastic tissue associated with
pregnancy, weight gain, and/or rapid growth periods
"stretch marks"
tenesmus
Distressing but ineffectual urge to evacuate the rectum or urinary bladder
mechanical digestion
food enters the mouth first and is broken down by saliva and chewing
chemical digestion
COMPLETELY SOLVED CORRECTLY AND VERIFIED
ascites
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between the tissues and organs in
the cavity of the abdomen
cholelithiasis
production of gallstones ini the gallbladder
colic
attack of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ and often caused by caused
by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
ecchymosis
small hemorrhagic spot in the skin or mucous membrane, forming a non-elevated,
rounded/irregular, blue/purplish patch (bruise)
evisceration
Open wound of the abdomen may be large and deep enough that organs protrude
through the wound opening
hematemesis
vomiting of blood
hematochezia
passage of bloody feces
ileus
obstruction of the bowel
functional obstruction of the GI tract and especially the small intestine that is marked by
, the absence of peristalsis, is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and
sometimes nausea and vomiting, and typically occurs following abdominal surgery
jaundice
yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of
bile pigments
Mastication
to find or crush food with the teeth
melena
the passage of dark tarry stools containing decomposing blood that is usually an
indication of bleeding in the upper part of the digestive tract and especially the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Peristalsis
progressive type of movement in which material is propelled from point to point along
the GI tract
peritoneum
the smooth transparent membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen
periumbilical
situated or occurring adjacent to the naval
referred pain
pain subjectively localized in one region though due to irritation in another region
striae
Streaks or lines resulting from weakening of the elastic tissue associated with
pregnancy, weight gain, and/or rapid growth periods
"stretch marks"
tenesmus
Distressing but ineffectual urge to evacuate the rectum or urinary bladder
mechanical digestion
food enters the mouth first and is broken down by saliva and chewing
chemical digestion
