NUR 1004 Med/Surg II Exam 1 Study
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What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components
without transferring nutrients into the bloodstream? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Digestion.
What does absorption involve in the digestive process? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into
the bloodstream.
What is metabolism in the context of digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The chemical reactions that occur within the body to
maintain life, including converting nutrients into energy.
What is excretion in relation to digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The process of eliminating waste products from the
body.
What condition can a hiatal hernia increase the incidence of? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Chronic gastric reflux or heartburn.
, What are the potential risks associated with chronic gastric reflux? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Erosion of the esophagus lining, Barrett's
esophagitis, and potential esophageal cancer.
What types of foods can irritate inflamed esophageal tissue in GERD? --
-CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Spicy and acidic foods, such as orange
juice.
What is the role of the large intestine in digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️To absorb water and electrolytes to form stool.
How can constipation be relieved? ---CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️By
consistent intake of dietary fiber.
What is a good dietary choice for increasing fiber intake? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Half a cup of bran cereal contains 8.8 g
of fiber.
What should a nurse apply to the perineal area after each stool in cases
of diarrhea? ---CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️An alcohol-free barrier to
provide protection and prevent skin breakdown.
What super infection may result from antibiotic therapy? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Clostridium Difficile.
Guide (2025–2026) | Comprehensive
Nursing Review, Expert-Verified
Content, High-Yield Topics & A+ Exam
Prep
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components
without transferring nutrients into the bloodstream? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Digestion.
What does absorption involve in the digestive process? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into
the bloodstream.
What is metabolism in the context of digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The chemical reactions that occur within the body to
maintain life, including converting nutrients into energy.
What is excretion in relation to digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️The process of eliminating waste products from the
body.
What condition can a hiatal hernia increase the incidence of? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Chronic gastric reflux or heartburn.
, What are the potential risks associated with chronic gastric reflux? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Erosion of the esophagus lining, Barrett's
esophagitis, and potential esophageal cancer.
What types of foods can irritate inflamed esophageal tissue in GERD? --
-CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Spicy and acidic foods, such as orange
juice.
What is the role of the large intestine in digestion? ---CORRECT-
ANSWER☑️☑️☑️To absorb water and electrolytes to form stool.
How can constipation be relieved? ---CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️By
consistent intake of dietary fiber.
What is a good dietary choice for increasing fiber intake? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Half a cup of bran cereal contains 8.8 g
of fiber.
What should a nurse apply to the perineal area after each stool in cases
of diarrhea? ---CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️An alcohol-free barrier to
provide protection and prevent skin breakdown.
What super infection may result from antibiotic therapy? ---
CORRECT- ANSWER☑️☑️☑️Clostridium Difficile.
