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Anatomy
Function
Pathophysiology
Assessment
Interventions
100
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
Where digestion begins

What is the mouth or oral cavity?

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

Priority assessment following EGD

What is gag reflex?

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 LLQ?
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. 

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

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?

500
Partially digested food that leaves the stomach is called...
What is chyme?
500

Eating relieves the pain from this type of peptic ulcer.

What is duodenal ulcer ?

500

A _____________ is needed to diagnose Clostridium difficile.

What is a stool sample?

500

Name at least 3 interventions for GERD.

What is avoid spicy or irritating foods, avoid tight clothing, sit up right after eating, elevate head of the bed while sleeping, weight loss, small frequent meals