Anatomy
What organ produces bile to help digest fats
What is the liver?
What does GERD stand for.
What is gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
How can a CNA assist a patient with GERD
What is elevate the head of the bed, encourage small meals, and avoid lying down after eating?
What type of diet is recommended for patients with diverticulosis.
What is a high fiber diet?
Best position for bowel elimination
What is squatting and leaning forward?
Name the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
What is the esophagus?
Name one symptom of a gastric ulcer
What is burning stomach pain?
What should a CNA report if a patient with ulcers has black, tarry stools.
What is Possible bleeding(report to the nurse immediately).
Name one food patients with GERD should avoid.
What is spicy foods, caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods, or acidic foods.
What can cause heartburn.
What is obesity, eating high fat foods, laying down soon after a meal?
What is the primary function of the small intestine.
What is absorbing nutrients?
What is diverticulitis?
What is inflammation or infection of diverticula in the colon?
Name one CNA responsibility for a patient with constipation.
What is encourage hydration, report changes in bowel habits, and assist with mobility?
What is the purpose of a clear liquid diet.
What is to rest the GI tract and provide hydration?
How long does it take food to travel through the entire GI system.
What is about 24–72 hours
The role of the large intestine.
What is absorbing water and forming stool?
Which GI condition causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.
What is jaundice?
How can a CNA help prevent pressure ulcers in patients with GI disorders.
What is position the patient frequently and keep skin clean and dry?
What nutrient is most important for wound healing.
What is protein?
Which organ filters toxins from the blood.
What is the liver?
What is the name of the flap that prevents food from entering the airway
What is epiglottis?
What is the term for difficulty swallowing
What is dysphaisa?
Why is it important to monitor intake and output for a patient with GI issues.
What is to detect dehydration or fluid retention.
What is the purpose of a low-sodium diet for GI patients with ascites.
What is to reduce fluid retention?
What is the term for the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the GI tract?
What is peristalsis?