WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 6 Exam
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What type of fibers stimulate the salivary glands? - correct answer-Cholinergic
fibers
What part of the esophagus is innervated by nerve fibers? - correct answer-The
lower third
What artery provides blood to the stomach? - correct answer-Celiac artery
What hormone is responsible for the inhibition of stomach contraction? - correct
answer-Secretin
Gastrin increases stomach contraction (aids in motility) and produces acid in the
antrum, duodenum, and pancreas by G-cells
,Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor? - correct
answer-Parietal cells
Pernicious anemia* (Vitamin B12 deficiency)
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving fatty acids from phospholipids? - correct
answer-Phospholipase
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking the end amino acids away from the
ingested protein? - correct answer-Carboxypeptidase
What is true of unconjugated bilirubin? - correct answer-Unconjugated bilirubin is
bilirubin bound to albumin.
Also called "free bilirubin"
Define pepsin - correct answer-Produced in the stomach and breaks down
proteins
Think P and P
Define Lipase - correct answer-Produced by the pancreas and breaks down
triglycerides
Define amylase - correct answer-Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch
, "Amy eats a starchy meal"
What are 3 characteristics of celiac disease? - correct answer-Anemia
Diminished growth
Deficiences in fat-soluble vitamins
Is pyloric stenosis more common in male or female infants ? - correct answer-
Males
A 74-year-old male complains of rectal bleeding for the past year. He has not
change in bowel habits and denies abdominal pain, weight loss, and rectal pain.
He has seen blood in the toilet water and when wiping approximately once every
few weeks, but lately the bleeding has increased. He had colonoscopy 5 year ago.
The FNP should: - correct answer-Schedule a colonoscopy to look for colon polyps
and/or cancer
An overweigh, middle-aged woman has right upper quadrant pain that radiates to
her right subscapular area and is severe and persistent. She is also experiencing
anorexia, nausea, and a fever. Her most recent meal was a double quarter-pound
cheeseburger, French fries, and a milkshake. The FNP examines the abdomen and
percusses for CVA tenderness. the abdomen is tender in the RUQ. Which of the
following signs corresponds with the correct diagnosis? - correct answer-
Murphy's sign: the patient has cholecystitis
McBurney's sign is related to appendicitis
2026/2027 | Latest Update | Comprehensive
Questions & Answers | Verified
What type of fibers stimulate the salivary glands? - correct answer-Cholinergic
fibers
What part of the esophagus is innervated by nerve fibers? - correct answer-The
lower third
What artery provides blood to the stomach? - correct answer-Celiac artery
What hormone is responsible for the inhibition of stomach contraction? - correct
answer-Secretin
Gastrin increases stomach contraction (aids in motility) and produces acid in the
antrum, duodenum, and pancreas by G-cells
,Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor? - correct
answer-Parietal cells
Pernicious anemia* (Vitamin B12 deficiency)
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving fatty acids from phospholipids? - correct
answer-Phospholipase
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking the end amino acids away from the
ingested protein? - correct answer-Carboxypeptidase
What is true of unconjugated bilirubin? - correct answer-Unconjugated bilirubin is
bilirubin bound to albumin.
Also called "free bilirubin"
Define pepsin - correct answer-Produced in the stomach and breaks down
proteins
Think P and P
Define Lipase - correct answer-Produced by the pancreas and breaks down
triglycerides
Define amylase - correct answer-Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch
, "Amy eats a starchy meal"
What are 3 characteristics of celiac disease? - correct answer-Anemia
Diminished growth
Deficiences in fat-soluble vitamins
Is pyloric stenosis more common in male or female infants ? - correct answer-
Males
A 74-year-old male complains of rectal bleeding for the past year. He has not
change in bowel habits and denies abdominal pain, weight loss, and rectal pain.
He has seen blood in the toilet water and when wiping approximately once every
few weeks, but lately the bleeding has increased. He had colonoscopy 5 year ago.
The FNP should: - correct answer-Schedule a colonoscopy to look for colon polyps
and/or cancer
An overweigh, middle-aged woman has right upper quadrant pain that radiates to
her right subscapular area and is severe and persistent. She is also experiencing
anorexia, nausea, and a fever. Her most recent meal was a double quarter-pound
cheeseburger, French fries, and a milkshake. The FNP examines the abdomen and
percusses for CVA tenderness. the abdomen is tender in the RUQ. Which of the
following signs corresponds with the correct diagnosis? - correct answer-
Murphy's sign: the patient has cholecystitis
McBurney's sign is related to appendicitis
