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AHN CHAPTER 5 HOMEWORK
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
The largest glandular organ in the body, which functions as an
accessory organ of digestion, is the:
pancreas.
liver.
small intestine.
stomach. Answer: Liver
What is the diagnostic test that involves visualization of the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum via a flexible endoscope?
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Barium swallow Answer: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
A patient with carcinoma of the esophagus is about to undergo
surgery, an esophagogastrectomy, and is very anxious about
what to expect immediately after surgery. Which of the
following statements would be appropriate to help calm his
anxiety?
"This surgery involves resection of a lower esophageal section
with a proximal portion of the stomach, followed by an
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anastomosis of the remaining portions of the esophagus and
stomach."
"Don't worry, cancer survival rates have greatly improved for
this disease in the past 10 years."
"My father had this type of surgery before he died, and he said
it went very well."
"When you wake up, we will be monitoring you very closely.
We will give you pain medication and do everything we can to
keep you as comfortable as possible." Answer: "When you
wake up, we will be monitoring you very closely. We will give
you pain medication and do everything we can to keep you as
comfortable as possible."
A female patient has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). The nurse is beginning to teach the
patient about lifestyle changes that can be implemented to
minimize the symptoms of this disease. Which of the following
will the nurse include?
A high-fat, low-protein diet will minimize the symptoms she
experiences.
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption may alleviate
symptoms of the disease.
A bedtime snack with a milk-based product will alleviate
nighttime symptoms.
AHN CHAPTER 5 HOMEWORK
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
The largest glandular organ in the body, which functions as an
accessory organ of digestion, is the:
pancreas.
liver.
small intestine.
stomach. Answer: Liver
What is the diagnostic test that involves visualization of the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum via a flexible endoscope?
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Barium swallow Answer: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
A patient with carcinoma of the esophagus is about to undergo
surgery, an esophagogastrectomy, and is very anxious about
what to expect immediately after surgery. Which of the
following statements would be appropriate to help calm his
anxiety?
"This surgery involves resection of a lower esophageal section
with a proximal portion of the stomach, followed by an
, Page | 2
anastomosis of the remaining portions of the esophagus and
stomach."
"Don't worry, cancer survival rates have greatly improved for
this disease in the past 10 years."
"My father had this type of surgery before he died, and he said
it went very well."
"When you wake up, we will be monitoring you very closely.
We will give you pain medication and do everything we can to
keep you as comfortable as possible." Answer: "When you
wake up, we will be monitoring you very closely. We will give
you pain medication and do everything we can to keep you as
comfortable as possible."
A female patient has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). The nurse is beginning to teach the
patient about lifestyle changes that can be implemented to
minimize the symptoms of this disease. Which of the following
will the nurse include?
A high-fat, low-protein diet will minimize the symptoms she
experiences.
Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption may alleviate
symptoms of the disease.
A bedtime snack with a milk-based product will alleviate
nighttime symptoms.
