Test Bank – Understanding Pathophysiology, Chapter 17 by Sue E. Huether Latest 2025

Test Bank -
Understanding
Pathophysiology, CHAPTER
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17 by Sue E. Huether Latest
2025


Test Bank -
Understanding
Pathophysiology, CHAPTER
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17 by Sue E. Huether Latest
2025

,Test Bank -
Understanding
Pathophysiology, CHAPTER
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17 by Sue E. Huether Latest
2025
Which of the following statements applies to bile salts?
A) They give feces the characteristic brown color.
B) They are enzymes used to break down fats into free
fatty acids.
C) They emulsify lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins.
D) They are excreted in the feces. - ANS-C


The visceral peritoneum:
A) lines the abdominal wall.
B) hangs from the stomach over the loops of small
intestine.
C) contains many pain receptors.
D) forms the outer covering of the stomach. - ANS-D


The early stage of vomiting causes: A)

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metabolic alkalosis.
B) metabolic acidosis.
C) increased respirations.
D) increased excretion of hydrogen ions. - ANS-A

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Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the
presence of: A) bile.
B) blood.
C) protein.
D) bacteria. - ANS-A


Small, hidden amounts of blood in stool are referred to as:
A) melena.
B) occult blood.
C) frank blood.
D) hematemesis. - ANS-B


Severe vomiting can lead to metabolic acidosis because of
increased: A) ketones produced.
B) CO2 retained in the lungs and kidneys.