MNT 2 Exam 2 - Lower GI UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The lower GI contains - CORRECT ANSWER SI + LI
Most digestion & absorption occurs in the - CORRECT ANSWER SI (duodenum &
jejunum)
______ is absorbed in the ileum - CORRECT ANSWER B12
CHO, fats, and proteins are absorbed in the _________ by _______, _______, and
____________ - CORRECT ANSWER SI; pancreatic juice; bile; small intestinal
enzymes
The primary functions of the LI are to absorb _____ and _________, produce ________ and
_______, and store ________ for ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER water;
electrolytes; vit K; biotin; feces; excretion
Common causes of diarrhea (4) - CORRECT ANSWER FBI
C. Diff
Meds
Enteral nutrition
Significant nutritional consequences of diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER fluid
electrolyte losses
Malnutrition
Diarrhea may contribute to hypo_______ and hypo_______ - CORRECT
ANSWER kalemia; natremia
, _______ and _______ are at greater risk of diarrhea because they have __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER infants; elderly; weaker immune fxn
The goals of nutrition intervention for diarrhea include decrease ________, _________
stools, restore _______________, repopulate ___________, and return to __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER motility; thicken; normal homeostasis; GI microflora, normal
diet
MNT intervention for diarrhea is to conservatively _____________________; we want to
___________, but not ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER stimulate GI motility
(speeds recovery of cells); slow motility; stop it
Patients with diarrhea should avoid foods high in _________, __________, and
___________, as well as _________, _________, __________, and _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER sugar (can cause diarrhea); fiber (stimulates GI too much); fat (hard to
digest, can worsen diarrhea)
Spicy foods; sugar alcohols; caffeine; alcohol
Patients with diarrhea should consume (5) - CORRECT ANSWER fluids
Proteins
Low-fiber grains
Fruits (ripe/soft)
Vegetables (skinless/seedless)
__________ can worsen diarrhea for those with intolerances - CORRECT
ANSWER lactose
It is recommended that patients with diarrea consume a _________ ___________ every
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER small; meal/snack; 3-4 hours
Constipation is described as ______________ and is caused by _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER a decrease in frequency of bm; slowed colonic transit time
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The lower GI contains - CORRECT ANSWER SI + LI
Most digestion & absorption occurs in the - CORRECT ANSWER SI (duodenum &
jejunum)
______ is absorbed in the ileum - CORRECT ANSWER B12
CHO, fats, and proteins are absorbed in the _________ by _______, _______, and
____________ - CORRECT ANSWER SI; pancreatic juice; bile; small intestinal
enzymes
The primary functions of the LI are to absorb _____ and _________, produce ________ and
_______, and store ________ for ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER water;
electrolytes; vit K; biotin; feces; excretion
Common causes of diarrhea (4) - CORRECT ANSWER FBI
C. Diff
Meds
Enteral nutrition
Significant nutritional consequences of diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER fluid
electrolyte losses
Malnutrition
Diarrhea may contribute to hypo_______ and hypo_______ - CORRECT
ANSWER kalemia; natremia
, _______ and _______ are at greater risk of diarrhea because they have __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER infants; elderly; weaker immune fxn
The goals of nutrition intervention for diarrhea include decrease ________, _________
stools, restore _______________, repopulate ___________, and return to __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER motility; thicken; normal homeostasis; GI microflora, normal
diet
MNT intervention for diarrhea is to conservatively _____________________; we want to
___________, but not ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER stimulate GI motility
(speeds recovery of cells); slow motility; stop it
Patients with diarrhea should avoid foods high in _________, __________, and
___________, as well as _________, _________, __________, and _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER sugar (can cause diarrhea); fiber (stimulates GI too much); fat (hard to
digest, can worsen diarrhea)
Spicy foods; sugar alcohols; caffeine; alcohol
Patients with diarrhea should consume (5) - CORRECT ANSWER fluids
Proteins
Low-fiber grains
Fruits (ripe/soft)
Vegetables (skinless/seedless)
__________ can worsen diarrhea for those with intolerances - CORRECT
ANSWER lactose
It is recommended that patients with diarrea consume a _________ ___________ every
___________ - CORRECT ANSWER small; meal/snack; 3-4 hours
Constipation is described as ______________ and is caused by _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER a decrease in frequency of bm; slowed colonic transit time
