Question

question 13
the term proctoscope means:
○ visual examination of the sigmoid colon
○ visual examination of the rectum
○ instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
○ instrument used for visual examination of the stomach

question 14
the procedural term for a series of x - ray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
○ lower gl series
○ anastomosis
○ upper gl series
○ adhesion in the abdomen

question 15
giardiasis is commonly seen in:
○ pregnant women
○ adolescent men
○ adults in metro areas
○ children in daycare centers

Explanation:

• Question 13:
• The suffix “-scope” means an instrument for viewing.
• The root “procto-” refers to the rectum.
• So, a proctoscope is an instrument used for visual examination of the rectum.
• Question 14:
• The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract includes the stomach and duodenum.
• A series of X - ray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is called an upper GI series.
• A lower GI series involves the lower part of the GI tract (colon). Anastomosis is a surgical connection between two body parts, and adhesion in the abdomen is a band of scar tissue that holds organs together.
• Question 15:
• Giardiasis is a common intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia.
• Children in daycare centers are at a higher risk because of close contact and poor hygiene practices (e.g., not washing hands properly after using the toilet), which can lead to the spread of the parasite.
• There is no specific predilection for pregnant women, adolescent men, or adults in metro areas compared to the higher - risk group of children in daycare centers.

Answer:

• Question 13: instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
• Question 14: upper GI series
• Question 15: children in daycare centers