NR 283 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED)

NR 283 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED) What enzyme is secreted by the mouth to start carbohydrate digestion? correct answer amylase What activity plays a vital role in which endocrine condition? correct answer -begins digestion of carbohydrate in the mouth -parotid gland splits starch into disaccharides Purpose of glycogen correct answer -stored glucose in the liver and skeletal muscle -complications: hypoglycemia -stores for long term energy What type of organ is the pancreas? correct answer -glandular organ 1 -exocrine (hormones) and electrolytes, digestive enzymes, and water Why does the pancreas secrete bicarbonate ions? correct answer bicarbonate ions assist in neutralization of hydrochloric acid in the duodenum What does the parasympathetic nervous system do for the digestive system? correct answer -increase motility (peristalsis) -increase secretions in the digestive system Diarrhea correct answer excessive frequency of stools, lose and watery, acute or chronic, accompanied by cramps and pain Frank blood correct answer red blood on surface of stool, rectal or anal lesions, don't been digested 2 Melena correct answer dark tarry stool, significant bleeding higher in the gi tract, hemoglobin acted on by intestinal bacteria causing dark color Occult blood correct answer small hidden amount of blood not visible to the eye, dectect on stool specimen tests, cause by small bleeding ulcers in the stomach or small intestine Steatorrhea correct answer fatty diarrhea, frequent fowl odor, bulky greasy lose stools, malabsorption syndromes (cf, celica disease) food is not digested or absorbed, abdomen distends b/c of bulk remaining in intestines Large-volume diarrhea correct answer secretory or osmotic that leads to water stool, from increased secretions into the intestines, often related to infections or 3 short transit times- limits reabsorption, commons is lactose intolerance Small-volume diarrhea correct answer often occurs in inflammatory bowel disease, stool contains blood mucous or pus, abdominal cramps or urgency Dehydration correct answer Clinical manifestations of dehydration correct answer -thirst -skin tenting -weight loss -oliguria -dry mucous membranes -no tears in babies -depressed fontanels in babies Who is most at risk for dehydration? 4 correct answer -elderly -babies Complication of dehydration correct answer acute renal failure Dysphagia correct answer trouble swallowing Interventions to prevent aspiration correct answer -chin to chest during swallowing -thicken liquids -alternate bites and sips -sit up 90 degrees (high fowlers position) for 30 minutes after meals Possible causes of gastritis correct answer -inflammation of the stomach: acute or chronic