Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations
-NG tube
A)Stomach and intestines
B)Organ below the liver; stores bile
C)Intravenous feeding
D)Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
E)Placement of a tube from the nose into the stomach
F)X-ray examination of the bile ducts
G)X-ray examination of the colon
H)Bilirubin, AST, ALT determination; tests of liver function
I)Visual examination of the esophagus
J)Reflux esophagitis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NG tube stands for nasogastric tube, which is a tube that is inserted through the nose down into the stomach.

Answer: B
 Organ below the liver; stores bile refers to the gallbladder.

Answer: C
 Intravenous feeding is commonly known as IV feeding, a method of delivering nutrition directly into a vein.

Answer: I
 Visual examination of the esophagus is called esophagoscopy.

Answer: J
 Reflux esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophagus caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus.

The other answer choices do not match the abbreviations. A refers to the gastrointestinal tract as a whole, not a specific tube. D refers to two inflammatory bowel diseases, not a specific medical procedure or test. F and G are specific types of X-ray examinations, not abbreviations for medical procedures or organs. H refers to laboratory blood tests used to evaluate liver function, not a medical procedure or test.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations