Question

1. what is an inflammation of the rectum and anus?

ileitis
enteritis
diverticulitis
proctitis

1. the diagnostic term hiatal hernia refers to:

dilation of the stomach
swelling of the diaphragm
pain around the esophagus as it enters the cardiac sphincter
protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm

Explanation:

• For question 79, proctitis is the inflammation of the rectum and anus. Ileitis is inflammation of the ileum, enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine, and diverticulitis is inflammation of diverticula.
• For question 80, a hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm. Stomach dilation is not a hiatal hernia, diaphragm swelling is not related to it, and pain around the esophagus as it enters the cardiac sphincter is not the definition of a hiatal hernia.

Answer:

1. D. proctitis
2. D. protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm