ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
15-18ft - CORRECT ANSWER - how long is the entire small intestine in the adult
ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - which aspect of the small intestine is the longest?
ileum - CORRECT ANSWER - which aspect of the small intestine is the smallest in
diameter?
jejunum - CORRECT ANSWER - the part of the intestine with a "feathery" and "coiled
spring" appearance when filled with braium
cecum and rectum - CORRECT ANSWER - the two aspects of the large intestine not
considered part of the colon
vermiform appendix - CORRECT ANSWER - correct term for appendix
True - CORRECT ANSWER - T/F the rectum possesses two anteroposterior curves that
have a direct impact on the rectal enema tip insertions
False, in large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER - T/F the small sacculations found within
the jejunum are called haustra
left colic (splenic) flexure - CORRECT ANSWER - which colic flexure is located 1-2
inches higher or more superior in the abdomen
, suspensory ligament of the duodenum - CORRECT ANSWER - what is the name for the
band of muscle tissue found at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum
transverse colon - CORRECT ANSWER - which of the following structure is
intraperitoneal
large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER - where does the reabsorption of inorganic salt
occur in the GI tract
rhythmic segmentation - CORRECT ANSWER - which of the following digestive
movements occur in the small intestine
Meckel's diverticulum - CORRECT ANSWER - outpouching of distal ileum
diverticulosis - CORRECT ANSWER - condition of small herniations present along the
intestinal wall
enteritis - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of the small intestine
whipples disease - CORRECT ANSWER - disorder of proximal small intestine
polyp - CORRECT ANSWER - a new growth extending from the mucosal wall
malabsoprtion syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - unable to process certain nutrients
Diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of small herniations in the intestinal
wall
volvulus - CORRECT ANSWER - a twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery