111.A decrease in the flow of blood to the intestines is known by which of the following terms?

a.gut stasis

b.gut dysmotility

c.intestinal stroke

d.intestinal ischemia

112.Choking occurs when a piece of food becomes firmly lodged in which structure?

a.larynx

b.trachea

c.epiglottis

d.esophagus

113.The Heimlich manoeuvre may be helpful in conditions associated with which of these signs?

a.choking

b.vomiting

c.heartburn

d.constipation

114.Which of the following results from reverse peristalsis?

a.gas

b.choking

c.vomiting

d.diarrhea

115.What is the very first thing you should do if you suspect someone is choking on food?

a.perform the Heimlich manoeuvre

b.strike the person sharply on the back

c.attempt to dislodge the food with your fingers

d.ask the person to make sounds from the throat

116.A person with chronic diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?

a.dehydration

b.constipation

c.peptic ulcers

d.Heimlich’s disease

117.Inflammation of the large intestine is known as which of the following conditions?

a.colitis

b.indigestion

c.hemorrhoiditis

d.acid dysregulation

118.Which of these organs is affected by colitis?

a.stomach

b.pancreas

c.gall bladder

d.large intestine

119.Susan has irritable bowel syndrome.  Which treatment is most likely to be recommended?

a.complete avoidance of fibre

b.probiotics

c.complete avoidance of wheat, rye, oats and barley

d.clear fluids during relapses

120.A person on a low-fibre diet is at increased risk for experiencing elevated rectal vein pressure leading to formation of which of the following signs?

a.reflux

b.hiccups

c.hemorrhoids

d.peptic ulcers