The colon is also known as the:
- large intestine.
- small intestine.
- appendix.
- sphincter of Oddi.
The colon is another name for the large intestine.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Which of the following is the correct order of the segments of the small intestine?
- Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
- Duodenum, ileum, jejunum
- Jejunum, duodenum, ileum
- Jejunum, ileum, duodenum
The order of the segments in the small intestine is duodenum, jejunum, ileum.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
How many segments are there in the small intestine?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4 There are three segments in the small intestine: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
There are three segments in the small intestine: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Which of the following contains gastric glands that secrete gastric juices?
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Duodenum
- Trachea
The stomach contains gastric glands that secrete gastric juices.
Asymptomatic: No symptoms or manifestations.
Which part of the pharynx lies behind the oral cavity?
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Hypopharynx
- Laryngopharynx
The oropharynx is the segment of the pharynx that lies behind the oral cavity.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Which part of the pharynx is the lowest third of the pharynx?
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Hypopharynx
- None of these
The hypopharynx is the lowest third of the pharynx.
Which portion of the colon connects the cecum to the hepatic flexure?
- Ascending colon
- Descending colon
- Sigmoid colon
- Transverse colon
The ascending colon connects the cecum to the hepatic flexure.
Which part of the pharynx lies behind the nasal cavity?
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Hypopharynx
- Laryngopharynx
The nasopharynx is the segment of the pharynx that lies behind the nasal cavity.
Which of the following is a fleshy tissue suspended from the soft palate at the opening of the throat?
- Palatine tonsils
- Uvula
- Pharyngeal tonsils
- Salivary glands
The uvula is a fleshy tissue suspended from the soft palate at the opening of the throat.
Which of the following enables speech, eating, and tasting?
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Mouth
- Tongue
The tongue enables speech, eating, and tasting.
What is the tube-like structure that connects the hypopharynx to the stomach?
- Esophagus
- Oropharynx
- Epiglottis
- Trachea
The esophagus is a tube-like structure that connects the hypopharynx to the stomach.
Which portion of the colon connects the splenic flexure to the hepatic flexure?
- Ascending colon
- Descending colon
- Sigmoid colon
- Transverse colon
The transverse colon connects the splenic flexure to the hepatic flexure.
A fasting glucose level lower than ____ mg/dl may indicate liver disease.
- 40
- 50
- 60
- 70
If the fasting glucose level is lower than 70 mg/dl, this may indicate liver disease.
Prematurity: Birth occurring prior to the completion of 37 weeks gestation.
Which portion of the colon connects the descending colon to the rectum?
- Ascending colon
- Descending colon
- Sigmoid colon
- Transverse colon
The sigmoid colon connects the descending colon to the rectum.
Which of the following is pear shaped?
- Common bile duct
- Gallbladder
- Liver
- Pancreas
The gallbladder is pear shaped.
Which of the following is responsible for creating digestive enzymes?
- Common bile duct
- Gallbladder
- Liver
- Pancreas
The pancreas is responsible for creating digestive enzymes.
Para: An alphanumeric that identifies the number of times a woman has given birth, designated on the chart as P1, P2, etc.; had a fetus reach viability.
If the BUN is lower than ____ mg/dl, this may indicate liver disease.
- 20
- 30
- 40
- 50
If the BUN is lower than 20 mg/dl, this may indicate liver disease.
Unspecified: The absence of additional specifics in the physician’s documentation.
If a patient's calcium level is lower than ____ mg/dl, this may indicate liver disease.
- 5.5
- 6
- 8.5
- 9
If the calcium level is lower than 8.5 mg/dl, this may indicate liver disease.
Morbidity: The status of being diseased.
Another name for the oral cavity is the:
- cheeks.
- lips.
- mouth.
- tongue.
Another name for the oral cavity is the mouth.
The muscular structure around the oral cavity is the:
- cheeks.
- lips.
- mouth.
- tongue.
The muscular structure around the oral cavity is the lips.
Which portion of the colon connects the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon?
- Ascending colon
- Descending colon
- Sigmoid colon
- Transverse colon
The descending colon connects the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon.
The direct path through the body from the mouth to the anus is the:
- alimentary canal.
- oral cavity.
- pharynx.
- esophagus.
The direct path through the body from the mouth to the anus is the alimentary canal.
Which of the following is not an internal ulcer?
- Gastric ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer
- Decubitus ulcer
- Gastrojejunal ulcer
A decubitus ulcer is not an internal ulcer.
What is the correct code for stricture of the esophagus?
- K22.0
- K22.1
- K22.2
- K22.10
The correct code for stricture of the esophagus is K22.2. K22.2: Index>stricture>esophagus.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
What is the correct code for an acute gastric ulcer with perforation?
- K25.0
- K25.1
- K25.2
- K25.3
The correct code for an acute gastric ulcer with perforation is K25.1. K25.1: Index>ulcer>stomach>acute>with perforation.
Acute: Severe; serious.
What is the correct code for an acute peptic ulcer with perforation and hemorrhage?
- K27.0
- K27.1
- K27.2
- K27.3
The correct code for an acute peptic ulcer with perforation and hemorrhage is K27.2. K27.2: Index>ulcer>stomach>acute>with>hemorrhage>and perforation.
Acute: Severe; serious.