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Which symptom indicates the need for Nissen fundoplication surgery?
a. chest pain
b. regurgitation
c. belching
d. feeling of suffocation - CORRECT ANSWERa. chest pain
b. regurgitation
c. belching
,d. feeling of suffocation
Where does the process of mastication occur?
mouth
stomach
small intestine - CORRECT ANSWERmouth
rationale: the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food begins in the mouth
Which part of this system excretes amylase necessary for the chemical
breakdown of carbohydrates?
a. pancreas
b. small intestine
c. gallbladder
d. large intestine - CORRECT ANSWERa. pancreas
b. small intestine
c. gallbladder
d. large intestine
,answer: a
rationale: the pancreases secretes 1,200 to 1,500 mL daily of a liquid known as
pancreatic juice . the small intestine has protein, carbs, and fat digestion. the gall
bladder is responsible for bile storage and concentration. the large intestine is
fluid and electrolyte reabsorption and elimination.
Which diagnostic test is not used to reveal gallbladder stones?
a. ultrasound
b. CT scan
c. HIDA scan
d.ERCP - CORRECT ANSWERa. ultrasound
b. CT scan
c. HIDA scan
d.ERCP
ANSWER: B
Rationale: a ct scan is used to reveal dilation of gallbladder and identify cysts. an
ultrasound is used to identify gallstones
, A patient is diagnosed with gallstones in the bile duct and is scheduled for
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Which topics should the nurse
include with the pre-procedural teaching? Select all that apply.
a. it requires a 24 hour bowel preparation
b. it includes visualization of pancreatic and biliary ducts.
c. anticoagulants must be stopped prior to the procedure
d. the pt will be NPO 8 to 12 hours priors to the study
e. it includes visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum -
CORRECT ANSWERa. it requires a 24 hour bowel preparation
b. it includes visualization of pancreatic and biliary ducts.
c. anticoagulants must be stopped prior to the procedure
d. the pt will be NPO 8 to 12 hours priors to the study
e. it includes visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
answer: b, d
Which food types are digested and absorbed in the small intestine? Select all that
apply.
a. fats