WVJC - NUR 201 WEEK 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Abdominoperineal Resection correct answer removal of the sigmoid colon, anus,
and rectum through both abdominal and perineal incisions; performed to treat
colorectal cancer and inflammatory diseases of the lower large intestine
Amylase correct answer Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in
starches, found in saliva and pancreatic duct
Antacids correct answer Magnesium Hydroxide
Sodium Bicarbonate
Aluminum Hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Aphthous Stomatitis correct answer Inflammation of the mouth with small,
painful ulcers; canker sores.
Apthous Stomatitis correct answer non-infectious, inflammation of the mouth
with small ulcers
Assessment of GI correct answer past abdominal history
recent changes in appetite, weight, food
eating habits
family history, genetic risk
nutritional assessment (including culture)
dysphagia
, nausea/vomiting
pain (PQRST)
medications, herbs, supplements
smoking, alcohol, caffeine history
travel
Borborygmus correct answer
Boroborygymus correct answer High pitch bowel sounds proximal to an
obstruction
CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) correct answer (most widely used tumor marker):
Used in management of gi tumors (colon cancer), adenocarcinomas of the colon,
pancreas, lover and lung
Chronic Gastritis may require _________________ Supplementation correct
answer Vitamin B12
Chyme correct answer the liquid that food is broken down to before it can be
absorbed
Closed Loop Obstruction correct answer 2 blockages in the intestines,
compromises blood flow.
Duodenal Ulcer correct answer an ulcer, or erosion, in the wall of the duodenum
of the small intestine
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Abdominoperineal Resection correct answer removal of the sigmoid colon, anus,
and rectum through both abdominal and perineal incisions; performed to treat
colorectal cancer and inflammatory diseases of the lower large intestine
Amylase correct answer Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in
starches, found in saliva and pancreatic duct
Antacids correct answer Magnesium Hydroxide
Sodium Bicarbonate
Aluminum Hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Aphthous Stomatitis correct answer Inflammation of the mouth with small,
painful ulcers; canker sores.
Apthous Stomatitis correct answer non-infectious, inflammation of the mouth
with small ulcers
Assessment of GI correct answer past abdominal history
recent changes in appetite, weight, food
eating habits
family history, genetic risk
nutritional assessment (including culture)
dysphagia
, nausea/vomiting
pain (PQRST)
medications, herbs, supplements
smoking, alcohol, caffeine history
travel
Borborygmus correct answer
Boroborygymus correct answer High pitch bowel sounds proximal to an
obstruction
CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) correct answer (most widely used tumor marker):
Used in management of gi tumors (colon cancer), adenocarcinomas of the colon,
pancreas, lover and lung
Chronic Gastritis may require _________________ Supplementation correct
answer Vitamin B12
Chyme correct answer the liquid that food is broken down to before it can be
absorbed
Closed Loop Obstruction correct answer 2 blockages in the intestines,
compromises blood flow.
Duodenal Ulcer correct answer an ulcer, or erosion, in the wall of the duodenum
of the small intestine
