Digestive System Study Guide
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What is the primary function of the mucosa in the digestive system?

  • To remove unusable digested food from the body
  • To move food through the digestive system
  • To produce enzymes to break down food
  • To line the digestive tract and facilitate absorption of nutrients (correct)

    • Which of the following organs is responsible for regulating glucose levels in the blood?

  • Liver
  • Salivary glands
  • Pancreas (correct)
  • Gallbladder

    • What is the name of the liquid substance produced by the breakdown of food in the stomach?

  • Bile
  • Mucus
  • Enzymes
  • Chyme (correct)

    • Which section of the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

    <p>Jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bacteria in the large intestine?

    <p>To combine with chyme to produce some vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the liver in relation to the blood from the digestive tract?

    <p>To remove toxins from the blood before entering general circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the urinary system?

    <p>To filter the blood and remove waste products and excess fluid from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate amount of filtrate produced by the kidneys daily?

    <p>160 to 180 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for a person to have a ureterostomy or urostomy?

    <p>Bladder cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to wipe from the front to the back when providing perineal care for a woman?

    <p>To prevent the spread of bacteria from the anus to the urethral opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for urinary tract infections in the elderly?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by pink or red-tinged urine?

    <p>Hematuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the healthcare team during the subacute rehab phase?

    <p>Preventing complications associated with immobility and stabilizing the person's medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of healthcare workers in the rehabilitation process?

    <p>To help clients and residents learn to manage their disabilities and regain as much independence as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation?

    <p>To return a person to gainful employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reporting observations to the nurse important during the rehabilitation process?

    <p>To allow the nursing assistant's 'eyes and ears' to help the rehabilitation team plan and implement appropriate care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of doing everything for the person during the rehabilitation process?

    <p>It is counter to the goal of helping the person manage their disabilities and is damaging to the person's self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may affect a person's energy levels during the rehabilitation process?

    <p>Their feelings of depression or being a burden to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of rehabilitation?

    <p>The person's abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse responsible for obtaining before the procedure?

    <p>Informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must the side rails remain up after a sedative has been given?

    <p>Because the sedative may make the person drowsy and weak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nursing assistant regarding supplemental oxygen after surgery?

    <p>Report concerns to the nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the 'The Evening Before Surgery' phase?

    <p>Pre-op emotional preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the PACU?

    <p>Immediate post-anesthesia care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of incentive spirometry training in the postoperative period?

    <p>To prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to take routine vital sign checks in the postoperative period?

    <p>To monitor the patient's progress and detect any potential complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying TED stockings in the postoperative period?

    <p>To prevent blood clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening complication of surgery?

    <p>Restlessness and shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of taking vital signs in the first hour after surgery?

    <p>Every 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of early and frequent walking in the postoperative period?

    <p>To prevent blood clots and promote circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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