Gastrointestinal Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Answers 100% VERIFIED Abdominal pain
Answer: Location, quality, duration of discomfort in the abdomen.
Q2
Appetite changes
Answer: Alterations in desire to eat.
Q3
Bowel pattern
Answer: Frequency, color, and consistency of stools.
Q4
Weight loss/gain
Answer: Changes in body weight.
Q5
Food intolerances
Answer: Adverse reactions to certain foods like fatty foods, gluten, or lactose.
Q6
Inspection
Answer: Physical examination for distention, scars, bruising, and peristalsis.
Q7
Auscultation
Answer: Listening to bowel sounds; normal is 5-35 sounds/min.
, Q8
Percussion
Answer: Technique to assess for dullness (organ) or tympany (gas).
Q9
Palpation
Answer: Feeling for tenderness, masses, guarding, and rebound tenderness indicating
peritonitis.
Q10
Endoscopy (EGD)
Answer: Procedure to visualize the upper GI tract; requires NPO 6-8 hr before and
verification of gag reflex after.
Q11
Colonoscopy
Answer: Procedure to visualize the colon; requires bowel prep (GoLYTELY) and
monitoring for perforation.
Q12
Barium Swallow/Enema
Answer: Visualizes motility, strictures, and ulcers; requires NPO before and increased
fluids after.
Q13
Occult Blood Test (Guaiac)
Answer: Test to detect GI bleeding; requires avoidance of red meat, vitamin C, and
NSAIDs 48-72 hr before.
Q14
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Answer: Tests to assess liver disease including AST, ALT, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin.
Q1
Answers 100% VERIFIED Abdominal pain
Answer: Location, quality, duration of discomfort in the abdomen.
Q2
Appetite changes
Answer: Alterations in desire to eat.
Q3
Bowel pattern
Answer: Frequency, color, and consistency of stools.
Q4
Weight loss/gain
Answer: Changes in body weight.
Q5
Food intolerances
Answer: Adverse reactions to certain foods like fatty foods, gluten, or lactose.
Q6
Inspection
Answer: Physical examination for distention, scars, bruising, and peristalsis.
Q7
Auscultation
Answer: Listening to bowel sounds; normal is 5-35 sounds/min.
, Q8
Percussion
Answer: Technique to assess for dullness (organ) or tympany (gas).
Q9
Palpation
Answer: Feeling for tenderness, masses, guarding, and rebound tenderness indicating
peritonitis.
Q10
Endoscopy (EGD)
Answer: Procedure to visualize the upper GI tract; requires NPO 6-8 hr before and
verification of gag reflex after.
Q11
Colonoscopy
Answer: Procedure to visualize the colon; requires bowel prep (GoLYTELY) and
monitoring for perforation.
Q12
Barium Swallow/Enema
Answer: Visualizes motility, strictures, and ulcers; requires NPO before and increased
fluids after.
Q13
Occult Blood Test (Guaiac)
Answer: Test to detect GI bleeding; requires avoidance of red meat, vitamin C, and
NSAIDs 48-72 hr before.
Q14
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Answer: Tests to assess liver disease including AST, ALT, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin.
