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What is the primary function of the stomach?
Which part of the GI tract contains three pairs of salivary glands?
What is the function of the pyloric sphincter? its made of smooth muscle at base of stomach
Which enzyme is produced in the mouth for digestion?
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Where does most absorption of water, vitamins, and minerals take place in the GI tract?
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What is the main role of villi in the small intestine?
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Which organ carries bilirubin and excess cholesterol to the intestines?
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Which part of the GI tract completes digestion?
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What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
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What is the main role of the ileocecal valve?
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What is the function of the cystic duct in conjunction with the common bile duct?
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How does the hepatic portal vein differ from the hepatic artery in terms of blood supply to the liver?
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What happens to bile by-products filtered out by the liver after entering the bile or blood?
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How does bile by-products differ from blood by-products in terms of elimination from the body?
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Which vessel is responsible for carrying all blood that leaves the liver?
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What is the role of the hepatic portal circulation in allowing the liver to regulate blood levels of nutrients?
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What is the function of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to harmful substances?
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What is significant about the hepatic portal vein's role in delivering blood to the liver?
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How does bile aid in excreting waste substances from the body?
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What is the primary purpose of an Upper GI Series (Barium Swallow) procedure?
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Which test requires the patient to drink an oral liquid radiopaque contrast medium?
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What dietary restrictions are typically recommended before a Lower GI Series (Barium Enema)?
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Which test involves visualizing the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum? It is used for diagnosing ulcers, cancer bleeding, specimens can be obtained as well
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Before an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), what should the patient be prepared for?
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What is a possible consequence if a patient doesn't clear their bowel before a Lower GI Series?
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What is one potential post-procedure complication of an Upper GI Series involving barium use?
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What role does conscious sedation typically play in an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure?
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Why is it important for patients undergoing diagnostic testing to follow dietary restrictions as advised?
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What are the functions of the liver Kupffer's cells?
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Which substance is the end product of the breakdown of hemoglobin?
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What is the role of the liver regarding vitamin storage?
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Which organ helps in converting harmful substances into less toxic ones?
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What is the function of gallbladder in digestion?
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Which process occurs to excess bilirubin in the body?
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What does the liver do to ammonia to make it less toxic?
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How does the gallbladder assist in digestion?
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In what form does most iron get stored in the body?
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What is the primary function of activated vitamin D in the body?
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What is a common geriatric consideration related to the gastrointestinal system?
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During a nursing assessment regarding nutritional assessment, what aspect would be important to evaluate?
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What is the purpose of the pancreas(six inches long) secreting sodium bicarbonate?
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In a physical exam, what might a high-pitched tinkling sound during abdominal auscultation indicate?
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What is the significance of a BMI of 30 or higher according to the text?
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Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the pancreas?
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What might be a common concern for geriatric patients regarding their teeth?
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What is the main function of lipase in digestion?
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How does BMI 40 or higher impact an individual's health?
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What does a rapid or increased bowel sound frequency indicate?
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What is the purpose of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)?
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During a Colonoscopy, what is the reason for the patient to be on a clear liquid diet the evening prior to the procedure?
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What is the primary purpose of Liver Biopsy?
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In Gastrointestinal Tubes, what is the reason for always checking the patency of the tube?(goes into stomach)(orogastric-mouth)(ng-tube is nose)
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What does placement of a Gastrointestinal Decompression tube achieve?
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What is the significance of bedrest after a Liver Biopsy?
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What is the primary indication for Gastrointestinal Tube placement?
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Why is it important to maintain patency in a Gastrointestinal Tube?
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What is a common purpose of Gastrointestinal Decompression?
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What does an NG (Nasogastric) Tube inserted through the nostril typically signify?
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What is a common reason for using Enteral Nutrition?
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In Enteral Feeding, what is a potential sign that the feedings are not being absorbed?
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Why is gravity feeding a method used in Enteral Feeding?
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What is a typical indication for using Jejunostomy in Enteral Nutrition?
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How can Enteral Feeding help prevent dehydration in patients?
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What is a common purpose of using Continuous Feeding in Enteral Nutrition?
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Why should Enteral Feeding be monitored closely for signs of non-absorption?
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What is a potential complication that a patient undergoing Parenteral Nutrition (PN) (IV) may face, requiring blood glucose monitoring and potential insulin therapy?
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When administering Parenteral Nutrition (PN) via an IV route, which nutrients are typically included in the PN solution?
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What is the primary difference between enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition?
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Why is it important to check the pH of gastric aspirate in patients receiving enteral feeding?
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Which method is commonly used to initially confirm the placement of a feeding tube before relying on pH checks in enteral feeding procedures?
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What is the primary purpose of using normal saline for irrigation in enteral feeding procedures?
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In enteral feeding, what would be a common concern associated with using liquid medications that need to be crushed for administration?
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How do reference ranges help clinicians in interpreting test outcomes?
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What is one of the primary methods used to establish lab test reference ranges?
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How do calibrators and controls contribute to reducing variability in lab test results?
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Why might reference ranges sometimes be defined based on clinical outcomes instead of statistical analysis alone?
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What is the main benefit of conducting centralized comparative performance monitoring regularly?
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What are norm lab results
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Lab values that are normal
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