This carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.
What is the esophagus?
100
Decrease gastric motility is a common age related change in what age group?
What is the elderly?
100
Back-flow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus is called...
What is gastroesophageal reflux?
100
With patients undergoing gastric surgeries or patients with intestinal disorders it is important to assess for this sign of a serious complication.
What is abdominal rigidity?
100
Increasing these two dietary factors can help prevent constipation.
What is fiber and fluids?
200
TWO PART QUESTION!
The common bile duct empties into this section of the GI system. Be specific.
What is bile's digestive function?
What is the duodenum?
What is fat emulsification?
200
A what vitamin is commonly deficient in gastric patients?
What is vitamin B12?
200
Stools that are small, hard, and lumpy is a sign of...
What is constipation?
200
Correct patient position for conducting a colonoscopy?
What is left sims?
200
The function of NG tubes in bowel obstructions is to...
What is decompression and empty the bowel?
300
This is the outlet of the stomach.
What is pyloric sphincter?
300
Bile is produced in the...
What is liver?
300
A painless sore in the oral cavity that does not heal is a sign of...
What is oral cancer?
300
McBurney's point is located in this quadrant.
What is the RLQ?
300
List two foods that if avoided, can help lower odor related to ostomy care.
What are cabbage, asparagus, onions, fish, eggs?
400
The three parts of the small intestine. List them proximal to distal.
What are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
400
Gastric contents have typical pH of...
What is 1-5? Acidic.
400
This bacteria is associated with peptic ulcer disease.
What is h. pylori?
400
Before administering anything into a NG tube, it is important to confirm this.
What is correct placement in the stomach?
400
Docusate (Colace) is this type of laxative?
What is a stool softener?
500
Peritoneum
What is membrane surounding the entire abdoninal cavity, consisting of the parietal layer (lining of abdoninal wall) and the visceral layer (covering each organ in the abdonmen)
500
Partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called...
What is chyme?
500
This term means: absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus and causes difficulty swallowing liquids and solids.
What is achalasia?
500
A _____________ is needed to diagnose Clostridium difficile.
What is a stool sample?
500
Patients receiving tube feedings should change the feeding container how often to prevent bacterial growth.