ALU 201 Chapter 1 2026 | Questions & Answers | Latest
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1. A client with a history of chronic pancreatitis asks about potential long-term
complications. Which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
Clients can develop signs of diabetes and malabsorption.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to liver failure and cirrhosis.
Clients with chronic pancreatitis develop portal hypertension.
Long-term effects are similar to those seen in cholelithiasis.
2. Major function of the stomach
ingestion, propulsion, mechanical breakdown, and digestion (amylase)
mechanical breakdown, propulsion, digestion, absorption
peristaltic waves, deglutition
to absorb excess water
3. If a patient has a condition that impairs the function of the large intestine,
what symptoms might they experience?
Nausea and vomiting.
Dehydration and constipation.
Increased appetite and weight gain.
Frequent diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption.
4. What type of disorder is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
An infection of the gastrointestinal tract
A disorder of the gastrointestinal tract's motor function
, A structural abnormality in the intestines
A type of cancer affecting the intestines
5. Functions of the stomach include
mechanical digestion only
chemical digestion only
chemical digestion and absorption of proteins
chemical and mechanical digestion
6. Describe how chronic pancreatitis affects the production of digestive
enzymes and the implications for digestion.
Chronic pancreatitis only affects insulin production.
Chronic pancreatitis has no effect on digestive enzymes.
Chronic pancreatitis increases enzyme production, enhancing
digestion.
Chronic pancreatitis leads to inadequate production of digestive
enzymes, impairing digestion.
7. 41: What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
To absorb nutrients and vitamins.
To produce hormones like insulin and glucagon.
To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.
To filter and process nutrients from the blood.
8. What is the primary characteristic of dysphagia?
Abdominal pain
Update | Study Guide
1. A client with a history of chronic pancreatitis asks about potential long-term
complications. Which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
Clients can develop signs of diabetes and malabsorption.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to liver failure and cirrhosis.
Clients with chronic pancreatitis develop portal hypertension.
Long-term effects are similar to those seen in cholelithiasis.
2. Major function of the stomach
ingestion, propulsion, mechanical breakdown, and digestion (amylase)
mechanical breakdown, propulsion, digestion, absorption
peristaltic waves, deglutition
to absorb excess water
3. If a patient has a condition that impairs the function of the large intestine,
what symptoms might they experience?
Nausea and vomiting.
Dehydration and constipation.
Increased appetite and weight gain.
Frequent diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption.
4. What type of disorder is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
An infection of the gastrointestinal tract
A disorder of the gastrointestinal tract's motor function
, A structural abnormality in the intestines
A type of cancer affecting the intestines
5. Functions of the stomach include
mechanical digestion only
chemical digestion only
chemical digestion and absorption of proteins
chemical and mechanical digestion
6. Describe how chronic pancreatitis affects the production of digestive
enzymes and the implications for digestion.
Chronic pancreatitis only affects insulin production.
Chronic pancreatitis has no effect on digestive enzymes.
Chronic pancreatitis increases enzyme production, enhancing
digestion.
Chronic pancreatitis leads to inadequate production of digestive
enzymes, impairing digestion.
7. 41: What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
To absorb nutrients and vitamins.
To produce hormones like insulin and glucagon.
To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.
To filter and process nutrients from the blood.
8. What is the primary characteristic of dysphagia?
Abdominal pain
