N201 DIGESTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Parts of the digestive system
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach
Small(vitamin B12 absorption), large intestine(water, fluid absorption)
accessory organs for the digestive system
liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Nutrients
substances in food used by body to promote growth, maintenance, repair
digestive enzymes
assist with the digestion of nutrients
Motility
moves food, fluid from mouth-->anus;
disorders occur when rate is too slow or fast; Food intake & bacteria affect number,
consistency of stools; Motility affected by inflammation, tumors, obstructions, stress,
postponement of defecation;
autonomic nervous system
regulates rate, strength of motility (peristalsis)
absorption
Moves nutrients, fluid from outside the GI tract to inside body/ bloodstream for
distribution;
,Occurs through active transport and diffusions;
Medical or surgical conditions can hinder absorption
manifestations in the digestive system
• Nausea, vomiting
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Hepatitis
• Malabsorption
• Maldigestion
• Pancreatitis
• Pyloric stenosis
Risk Factors in the digestive system
-• Gene, chromosomal alterations → Crohn disease
genetics may play a role in:
- GERD
- Pyloric stenosis
- Celiac disease
- Pancreatitis
"itis"
inflammation of
health promotion
• Digestive health promotion involves lifestyle choices and management
• Foods that support good overall health
, • Adequate water consumption
• Safe food, beverage storage, preparation
• Healthy elimination
• Avoiding, minimizing risk factors
• Immunizations
modifiable risk factors:
Maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, limit alcohol, avoiding foods:
(chocolates, caffeine, onions, citrus fruits, spices), Hepatitis(unsafe sex), improper hand
hygiene, sharing personal items, vaccinations when traveling
Nausea
- Bland foods/avoid greasy, fried or sweet foods
- BRAT(Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) diet
- Eating small, frequent meals
- Water, sports drinks
(Offer Saltine crackers, Ginger, Peppermints)
heartburn (mild to moderate)
- Over-the-counter (OTC) antacids, acid reducers
- Decreasing pressure on abdomen, no tight fitting clothing
- Avoid eating before going to bed
- Avoid spicy or acid foods, cigarettes
steps in assessing the abdomen
Inspect, Auscultate, Palpate, Percuss
RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Parts of the digestive system
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach
Small(vitamin B12 absorption), large intestine(water, fluid absorption)
accessory organs for the digestive system
liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Nutrients
substances in food used by body to promote growth, maintenance, repair
digestive enzymes
assist with the digestion of nutrients
Motility
moves food, fluid from mouth-->anus;
disorders occur when rate is too slow or fast; Food intake & bacteria affect number,
consistency of stools; Motility affected by inflammation, tumors, obstructions, stress,
postponement of defecation;
autonomic nervous system
regulates rate, strength of motility (peristalsis)
absorption
Moves nutrients, fluid from outside the GI tract to inside body/ bloodstream for
distribution;
,Occurs through active transport and diffusions;
Medical or surgical conditions can hinder absorption
manifestations in the digestive system
• Nausea, vomiting
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Hepatitis
• Malabsorption
• Maldigestion
• Pancreatitis
• Pyloric stenosis
Risk Factors in the digestive system
-• Gene, chromosomal alterations → Crohn disease
genetics may play a role in:
- GERD
- Pyloric stenosis
- Celiac disease
- Pancreatitis
"itis"
inflammation of
health promotion
• Digestive health promotion involves lifestyle choices and management
• Foods that support good overall health
, • Adequate water consumption
• Safe food, beverage storage, preparation
• Healthy elimination
• Avoiding, minimizing risk factors
• Immunizations
modifiable risk factors:
Maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, limit alcohol, avoiding foods:
(chocolates, caffeine, onions, citrus fruits, spices), Hepatitis(unsafe sex), improper hand
hygiene, sharing personal items, vaccinations when traveling
Nausea
- Bland foods/avoid greasy, fried or sweet foods
- BRAT(Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) diet
- Eating small, frequent meals
- Water, sports drinks
(Offer Saltine crackers, Ginger, Peppermints)
heartburn (mild to moderate)
- Over-the-counter (OTC) antacids, acid reducers
- Decreasing pressure on abdomen, no tight fitting clothing
- Avoid eating before going to bed
- Avoid spicy or acid foods, cigarettes
steps in assessing the abdomen
Inspect, Auscultate, Palpate, Percuss
RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ
