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What is the primary function of the mucosa in the digestive system?
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?
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?
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?
Which section of the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?
What is the role of bacteria in the large intestine?
What is the role of bacteria in the large intestine?
What is the function of the liver in relation to the blood from the digestive tract?
What is the function of the liver in relation to the blood from the digestive tract?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the approximate amount of filtrate produced by the kidneys daily?
What is the approximate amount of filtrate produced by the kidneys daily?
What is a common reason for a person to have a ureterostomy or urostomy?
What is a common reason for a person to have a ureterostomy or urostomy?
Why is it important to wipe from the front to the back when providing perineal care for a woman?
Why is it important to wipe from the front to the back when providing perineal care for a woman?
What is a significant risk factor for urinary tract infections in the elderly?
What is a significant risk factor for urinary tract infections in the elderly?
What is indicated by pink or red-tinged urine?
What is indicated by pink or red-tinged urine?
What is the primary focus of the healthcare team during the subacute rehab phase?
What is the primary focus of the healthcare team during the subacute rehab phase?
What is the primary goal of healthcare workers in the rehabilitation process?
What is the primary goal of healthcare workers in the rehabilitation process?
What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation?
Why is reporting observations to the nurse important during the rehabilitation process?
Why is reporting observations to the nurse important during the rehabilitation process?
What is the potential consequence of doing everything for the person during the rehabilitation process?
What is the potential consequence of doing everything for the person during the rehabilitation process?
What may affect a person's energy levels during the rehabilitation process?
What may affect a person's energy levels during the rehabilitation process?
What is the primary focus of rehabilitation?
What is the primary focus of rehabilitation?
What is the nurse responsible for obtaining before the procedure?
What is the nurse responsible for obtaining before the procedure?
Why must the side rails remain up after a sedative has been given?
Why must the side rails remain up after a sedative has been given?
What is the role of the nursing assistant regarding supplemental oxygen after surgery?
What is the role of the nursing assistant regarding supplemental oxygen after surgery?
What occurs during the 'The Evening Before Surgery' phase?
What occurs during the 'The Evening Before Surgery' phase?
What happens in the PACU?
What happens in the PACU?
What is the purpose of incentive spirometry training in the postoperative period?
What is the purpose of incentive spirometry training in the postoperative period?
Why is it important to take routine vital sign checks in the postoperative period?
Why is it important to take routine vital sign checks in the postoperative period?
What is the purpose of applying TED stockings in the postoperative period?
What is the purpose of applying TED stockings in the postoperative period?
What is a sign of pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening complication of surgery?
What is a sign of pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening complication of surgery?
What is the recommended frequency of taking vital signs in the first hour after surgery?
What is the recommended frequency of taking vital signs in the first hour after surgery?
What is the purpose of early and frequent walking in the postoperative period?
What is the purpose of early and frequent walking in the postoperative period?
