Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate exam with correct answers 2024
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Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
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Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, And Prostate
The adult internal rectal sphincter is controlled by the:
a.
autonomic nervous system.
b.
central nervous system.
c.
lumbar spinal reflexes.
d.
sacral spinal reflexes. correct answers ANS: A
The internal ring of smooth muscle of the anal canal is under involuntary autonomic control.
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Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
The adult internal rectal sphincter is controlled by the:
a.
autonomic nervous system.
b.
central nervous system.
c.
lumbar spinal reflexes.
d.
sacral spinal reflexes. correct answers ANS: A
The internal ring of smooth muscle of the anal canal is under involuntary autonomic
control.
REF: pp. 485-486
The urge to defecate is caused by:
a.
constriction of the internal sphincter.
b.
the rectum filling with feces.
c.
cognitive processes.
d.
fluid volume in the stomach. correct answers ANS: B
The sensation to defecate results from the rectum filling with feces, which in turn
stimulates relaxation of the internal sphincter.
REF: p. 486
The proximal end of the rectum is continuous with the:
a.
sigmoid colon.
b.
duodenum.
c.
ileum.
d.
rectal sphincter. correct answers ANS: A
Ascending from the anus is the rectum and then the sigmoid colon, which is at the
proximal end of the rectum.
REF: p. 486
, The mother of a 1-week-old, breast-fed baby tells you that she is concerned because
her baby has a small bowel movement each time he feeds. You should let the mother
know that:
a.
this is normal.
b.
she should feed the baby less.
c.
this usually indicates an abnormality.
d.
she needs to switch the baby to formula. correct answers ANS: A
The newborn's myelination of the spinal cord is incomplete and the internal and external
sphincters are under involuntary reflexive control—that is, the gastrocolic reflex.
Therefore, newborns will produce stool after each feeding.
REF: p. 486
Baby Sue is born with an imperforate anus. However, her outward anal appearance is
normal. Which sign would indicate to the health care provider that she has a closed anal
passageway?
a.
Development of a scaphoid abdomen
b.
Vomiting after her first feeding
c.
Bleeding from the rectum
d.
Failure to pass meconium stool correct answers ANS: D
Failure to pass meconium stool indicates that a newborn has an imperforate anus.
REF: p. 486
In males, which surface of the prostate gland is accessible by digital examination?
a.
Median lobe
b.
Posterior
c.
Superior
d.
Anterior correct answers ANS: B
The posterior surface of the prostate gland lies close to the anterior wall of the rectum
and is palpable through digital rectal examination.
REF: p. 486
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