NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
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What are the parts of the large intestine?
Ans: Cecum
Asending colon
Transverse colon
Descending colon (sigmoid, rectum, anal)
In what part of the digestive system are fats and proteins broken down?
Ans: The stomach - uses HCL and enzymes
What lines the surface of the small intestine to help absorb nutrients?
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Ans: Villi
What is putrefaction?
Ans: Changes produced by action of bacteria and microorganisms to decompose
undigested food, unabsorbed animo acids, cell debris, and dead bacteria
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Ans: Concentrates and stores bile
What abdominal organ has both exocrine and endocrine functions?
What are the functions?
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Ans: Exocrine - produces digestive enzymes
Endocrine - produces insulin
What are the parts of the small intestine?
Ans: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What part of the digestive system is responsible absorbing water, lubricating
contents, and putrefaction?
Ans: Large intestine
What are the parts of the stomach?
Ans: The fundus, antrum and the body
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What is peristalsis?
Ans: The sequential autonomic muscular contractions that move nutrients along the
digestive tract
What is pyrosis?
Ans: Heartburn
What type of disease is IBS, generally?
Ans: Functional
45 y/o female presents to your office complaining of achey, burning epigastric
pain, especially after she eats. Your cardiac workup is negative. What is high on
your differential? What lifestyle modifications do you suggest?