Gastroenterology | Gleneagles Hospitals Malaysia

Gastroenterology Quiz

You notice someone choking on a piece of food and is struggling to breathe.

Question 1 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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Scenario: A individual accidentally ingests a toxic substance.

Question 2 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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While attending a party, you consume food you suspect may be spoiled and subsequently

experience nausea and diarrhoea.

Question 3 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: Someone experiences sudden and severe diarrhoea.

Question 4 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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Scenario: Someone is experiencing severe abdominal pain and bloating.

Question 5 of 5

What should you do?

A) Encourage the individual to eat fatty foods.

WRONG! 0 / 5

B) Offer the individual a heating pad for the abdomen.

WRONG! 0 / 5

C) Administer over-the-counter painkillers.

WRONG! 0 / 5

D) Advise the individual to seek medical attention.

CORRECT! 1 / 5

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