Chapter 38 Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 38  Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A child in the ICU has a cleft palate. The nurse should expect which of the following dysfunctions in this child related to this congenital defect?
A)
Nasal regurgitation
B)
Vomiting
C)
Diarrhea
D)
Choking

2.
A patient has an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter. What complication should the nurse expect in this patient?
A)
Overdistension of the lower esophagus
B)
Gastric reflux
C)
Duodenal reflux
D)
Aspiration of food

3.
A patient is experiencing severe abdominal pain from peptic ulcers. Which of the following should the nurse suspect as causes? Select all that apply.
A)
Bile salts from duodenal reflux
B)
Alcohol
C)
Hypersecretion of mucus
D)
Aspirin
E)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
F)
Helicobacter pylori infection

4.
A patient who is facing open heart surgery later in the day is noticeably fearful and agitated. The nurse should expect that the patient’s emotional state will have which of the following effects on his gastrointestinal function?
A)
Decreased gastrointestinal secretion
B)
Increased mucus production
C)
Increased risk for aspiration of food
D)
Decreased risk for gastric reflux

5.
A patient has celiac disease and has damage to the villi in his small intestine. The nurse understands that this condition will have what effect on the patient?
A)
Decreased absorption
B)
Gastric reflux
C)
Duodenal reflux
D)
Decreased peristalsis

Answer Key

1.
A
2.
B
3.
A, B, D, E, F
4.
A
5.
A