NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What does 'atopic' mean? - (answer)Having a genetic predisposition to develop allergic diseases like
asthma, eczema, and hay fever.
What does 'alloimmune' refer to? - (answer)An immune response to antigens from another member of
the same species, such as during blood transfusions or organ transplants.
What is the most common type of kidney stone? - (answer)Calcium.
What is Rh sensitization? - (answer)A condition where an Rh-negative mother produces antibodies that
attack the red blood cells of an Rh-positive baby.
What is uremia? - (answer)A condition involving abnormally high levels of waste products in the blood
due to kidney failure.
What is cystitis? - (answer)An inflammation of the bladder, commonly referred to as a lower urinary
tract infection (UTI).
What are the two types of heart failure? - (answer)Left-sided heart failure and right-sided heart failure.
What is GERD? - (answer)Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic condition causing irritation of the
esophagus lining due to stomach acid or bile.
What causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? - (answer)Loss of muscle tone at the lower
esophageal sphincter, leading to regurgitation of gastric contents.
,NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What are typical symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Pyrosis (heartburn) and regurgitation of stomach
contents.
What are atypical symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Chronic cough, asthma exacerbations, laryngitis, and
sinusitis.
What are associated symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Upper abdominal pain, dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing), belching, flatulence, and sleep disturbances.
What factors influence gastric emptying? - (answer)Volume, osmotic pressure, and chemical
composition of gastric contents.
What is the pathophysiology of GER? - (answer)Occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the
esophagus, leading to esophagitis.
What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter? - (answer)It acts as a one-way valve to prevent
gastric contents from entering the esophagus.
What is the initial treatment for GERD? - (answer)Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and lifestyle changes
such as diet modification and weight reduction.
What is a common surgical intervention for GERD if medical treatment fails? - (answer)Fundoplication.
,NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What is an esophageal stricture? - (answer)A tightening or complete blockage of the esophagus due to
chronic inflammation and scar tissue.
What is the function of the gastrointestinal tract? - (answer)To break down ingested food, facilitate
nutrient absorption, maintain body water, and eliminate waste.
What is peristalsis? - (answer)The coordinated, rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles that
move food through the digestive tract.
What is the significance of hypertonic solutions in gastric emptying? - (answer)They tend to delay gastric
emptying due to higher osmotic pressure than surrounding tissues.
What lifestyle changes can alleviate GERD symptoms? - (answer)Diet modification, weight reduction,
smoking cessation, and elevating the head of the bed.
What is the impact of obesity on GERD? - (answer)Obesity slows gastric emptying, increasing the
likelihood of reflux.
How can smoking affect GERD? - (answer)It can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing
stomach acid to flow into the esophagus.
What is the role of hormones in the GI tract? - (answer)They regulate digestive activities, including
gastric motility and secretion of digestive substances.
, NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What is the effect of ingesting solids and fats on gastric emptying? - (answer)It takes longer to digest,
causing a slower rate of gastric emptying.
What happens during delayed gastric emptying? - (answer)It extends the period during which reflux can
occur and increases the acid content of chyme.
What is the primary function of swallowing? - (answer)To transport swallowed food and liquids from the
mouth to the stomach.
What are the two types of digestion? - (answer)Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.
What is mechanical digestion? - (answer)The physical breakdown of food into smaller particles through
chewing and mixing.
What is chemical digestion? - (answer)The process where enzymes break down complex molecules into
simpler forms.
What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates? - (answer)Amylase.
What enzyme breaks down proteins? - (answer)Proteases.
What enzyme breaks down fats? - (answer)Lipases.
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What does 'atopic' mean? - (answer)Having a genetic predisposition to develop allergic diseases like
asthma, eczema, and hay fever.
What does 'alloimmune' refer to? - (answer)An immune response to antigens from another member of
the same species, such as during blood transfusions or organ transplants.
What is the most common type of kidney stone? - (answer)Calcium.
What is Rh sensitization? - (answer)A condition where an Rh-negative mother produces antibodies that
attack the red blood cells of an Rh-positive baby.
What is uremia? - (answer)A condition involving abnormally high levels of waste products in the blood
due to kidney failure.
What is cystitis? - (answer)An inflammation of the bladder, commonly referred to as a lower urinary
tract infection (UTI).
What are the two types of heart failure? - (answer)Left-sided heart failure and right-sided heart failure.
What is GERD? - (answer)Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic condition causing irritation of the
esophagus lining due to stomach acid or bile.
What causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? - (answer)Loss of muscle tone at the lower
esophageal sphincter, leading to regurgitation of gastric contents.
,NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What are typical symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Pyrosis (heartburn) and regurgitation of stomach
contents.
What are atypical symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Chronic cough, asthma exacerbations, laryngitis, and
sinusitis.
What are associated symptoms of GERD? - (answer)Upper abdominal pain, dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing), belching, flatulence, and sleep disturbances.
What factors influence gastric emptying? - (answer)Volume, osmotic pressure, and chemical
composition of gastric contents.
What is the pathophysiology of GER? - (answer)Occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the
esophagus, leading to esophagitis.
What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter? - (answer)It acts as a one-way valve to prevent
gastric contents from entering the esophagus.
What is the initial treatment for GERD? - (answer)Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and lifestyle changes
such as diet modification and weight reduction.
What is a common surgical intervention for GERD if medical treatment fails? - (answer)Fundoplication.
,NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What is an esophageal stricture? - (answer)A tightening or complete blockage of the esophagus due to
chronic inflammation and scar tissue.
What is the function of the gastrointestinal tract? - (answer)To break down ingested food, facilitate
nutrient absorption, maintain body water, and eliminate waste.
What is peristalsis? - (answer)The coordinated, rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles that
move food through the digestive tract.
What is the significance of hypertonic solutions in gastric emptying? - (answer)They tend to delay gastric
emptying due to higher osmotic pressure than surrounding tissues.
What lifestyle changes can alleviate GERD symptoms? - (answer)Diet modification, weight reduction,
smoking cessation, and elevating the head of the bed.
What is the impact of obesity on GERD? - (answer)Obesity slows gastric emptying, increasing the
likelihood of reflux.
How can smoking affect GERD? - (answer)It can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing
stomach acid to flow into the esophagus.
What is the role of hormones in the GI tract? - (answer)They regulate digestive activities, including
gastric motility and secretion of digestive substances.
, NR 507 WEEK 5 EDAPT; DEPRESSION | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING.
What is the effect of ingesting solids and fats on gastric emptying? - (answer)It takes longer to digest,
causing a slower rate of gastric emptying.
What happens during delayed gastric emptying? - (answer)It extends the period during which reflux can
occur and increases the acid content of chyme.
What is the primary function of swallowing? - (answer)To transport swallowed food and liquids from the
mouth to the stomach.
What are the two types of digestion? - (answer)Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.
What is mechanical digestion? - (answer)The physical breakdown of food into smaller particles through
chewing and mixing.
What is chemical digestion? - (answer)The process where enzymes break down complex molecules into
simpler forms.
What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates? - (answer)Amylase.
What enzyme breaks down proteins? - (answer)Proteases.
What enzyme breaks down fats? - (answer)Lipases.
