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CCHI Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - ANSWER-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - ANSWER-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - ANSWER-visu...

What is achalasia? Correct Answer-inability of lower esophageal sphincter to relax When is achalasia the most likely diagnosis? Correct Answer-young patient < 50yo dysphagia to both solids and liquids no association with alcohol/tobacco How do you distinguish achalasia from pseudoachalasia (from malignancy)? Correct Answer-achalasia: can pass endoscope through LES malignancy: cannot pass endoscope through LES What is the best next test for achalasia? Correct Answer-barium esophagr...

Ultrasound should be imaged before any what kind of study? - GI Which examinations should go first? With or without contrast studies? - Without BE study should be done before what kind of GI study? - UGI What kind of studies would obscure a colon study? - UGI, esophogram, small bowel tests Examinations that require fasting should be done when? - earliest Who would be more sensitive to a fasting study? - diabetes mellitus, kids and the elderly Study in which a pt swallows contrast to evalua...

GERD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Which medication increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure? 1 Diazepam 2 Bethanechol 3 Theophylline 4 Morphine sulfate 2 (Bethanechol increases the pressure in the lower esophagus. Diazepam, theophylline, and morphine sulfate are medications that decrease lower esophageal pressure) Which respiratory complication occurs due to irritation of the upper airway by gastric secretions? 1 Asthma 2 Pneumonia 3 Laryngospasm...

Anion Gap correct answers Sodium- (Cl+ Bicarb) Normal 10-14 Test for PE correct answers CT pulmonary angiography What do you put someone with esophageal varices on for prophylaxis to decrease progression to large varcies/ decrease hemorrhage risk? correct answers Beta blockers Carbon monoxide posoning causes correct answers smoke inhalation defective heating systems motors operating in poorly ventilated areas (ie garage) CO Dg and Tx correct answers Dg: ABG carboxyhemoglobin l...

Patient Care for Dysphagia Oral Cancer Risk Factors Tobacco Use, Smokeless Tobacco Use, Heavy Alcohol Use, Oral Infection with Human Papillomavirus Oral Cancer - Nursing Management Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors Cigarette Smoking, Excessive Alcohol Use Nursing Management for Esophageal Cancer Limit Risk for Aspiration (Airway), adequate nutrition intake, Control Pain Hiatal hernia nursing management Risk Factors for GERD Large Meals, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleep Apnea ...

What is the function of the gonads? - Answer-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - Answer-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - Answer-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - Answer-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - Answer-visual examination of the bladder and urethra Cerclage - Answer-sutures clo...

CCHI Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - ANSWER-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - ANSWER-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - ANSWER-vis...

NURS 6560 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers (UPDATED) 2023 Assured A+. Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The A...

CCHI Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - ANSWER-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - ANSWER-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - ANSWER-vis...