GI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Numerous outpouchings in the intestine characterize the condition known as: - Answer-
Diverticulosis
The lateral border of the stomach is called the: - Answer-Greater curvature
Gastroesophageal reflux can be demonstrated following ingestion of contrast media by
performing the: - Answer-Water siphonage test
The term that means "difficult or painful swallowing" is: - Answer-Dysphagia
The gastric glands secrete:
1. Pepsinogen
2. Mucus and alkaline fluid
3. Secretin - Answer-1 and 2
All of the following are true statements concerning the large intestine except that:
a. Its proximal portion is called the cecum
b. It is arranged in sacculated folds called haustra
c. It contains numerous villi within its mucosal layer d. It absorbs water from remaining
chyme - Answer-It contains numerous villi within its mucosal layer
Which of the following positions will demonstrate esophageal varices by increasing
venous pressure during an esophagram?
1. Recumbent LPO
2. Recumbent RAO
3. Erect RAO - Answer-1 and 2
Which two portions of bowel meet at the ligament of Treitz? - Answer-Duodenum and
jejunum
Which of the following conditions is unrelated to the small intestine? - Answer-
Hirschsprung disease
Large tortuous veins of the esophagus are known as: - Answer-Eaophageal varices
During a GI series, the Trendelenburg position is sometimes utilized in order to
demonstrate a(n): - Answer-Hiatial hernia
If a portion of the stomach moves through the esophageal opening of the diaphragm,
which of the following is present? - Answer-Hiatial hernia
ANSWERS
Numerous outpouchings in the intestine characterize the condition known as: - Answer-
Diverticulosis
The lateral border of the stomach is called the: - Answer-Greater curvature
Gastroesophageal reflux can be demonstrated following ingestion of contrast media by
performing the: - Answer-Water siphonage test
The term that means "difficult or painful swallowing" is: - Answer-Dysphagia
The gastric glands secrete:
1. Pepsinogen
2. Mucus and alkaline fluid
3. Secretin - Answer-1 and 2
All of the following are true statements concerning the large intestine except that:
a. Its proximal portion is called the cecum
b. It is arranged in sacculated folds called haustra
c. It contains numerous villi within its mucosal layer d. It absorbs water from remaining
chyme - Answer-It contains numerous villi within its mucosal layer
Which of the following positions will demonstrate esophageal varices by increasing
venous pressure during an esophagram?
1. Recumbent LPO
2. Recumbent RAO
3. Erect RAO - Answer-1 and 2
Which two portions of bowel meet at the ligament of Treitz? - Answer-Duodenum and
jejunum
Which of the following conditions is unrelated to the small intestine? - Answer-
Hirschsprung disease
Large tortuous veins of the esophagus are known as: - Answer-Eaophageal varices
During a GI series, the Trendelenburg position is sometimes utilized in order to
demonstrate a(n): - Answer-Hiatial hernia
If a portion of the stomach moves through the esophageal opening of the diaphragm,
which of the following is present? - Answer-Hiatial hernia
