Gastroenterology | Gleneagles Hospitals Malaysia

Gastroenterology Quiz

Scenario: Someone experiences sudden and severe diarrhoea.

Question 1 of 5

What should you do?

A) Encourage the individual to consume spicy foods.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Offer the individual a glass of fruit juice.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Give the individual over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Advise the individual to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and go to the doctor
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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While attending a party, you consume food you suspect may be spoiled and subsequently
experience nausea and diarrhoea.

Question 2 of 5

What should you do?

A) Go to the bathroom and vomit.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Drink some water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Both A and B.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Go to the doctor.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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Scenario: A individual accidentally ingests a toxic substance.

Question 3 of 5

What action should you take?

A) Give the individual a glass of water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Induce vomiting immediately.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Offer the individual a painkiller.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Call for an ambulance.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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You notice someone choking on a piece of food and is struggling to breathe.

Question 4 of 5

What should you do?

A) Offer a glass of water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Call for an ambulance.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Perform the Heimlich maneuver.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Both B and C.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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While having dinner with your family, your child suddenly starts vomiting without showing signs
of pain or having pale skin.

Question 5 of 5

What should you do?

A) Give the child an antacid.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Go to the doctor.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
C) Both A and B.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) None of the above.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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