Digestive System Study Guide

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?

Jejunum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bacteria in the large intestine?

To combine with chyme to produce some vitamins (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To remove toxins from the blood before entering general circulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

To filter the blood and remove waste products and excess fluid from the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

160 to 180 L (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Bladder cancer (D) 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?

To prevent the spread of bacteria from the anus to the urethral opening (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dehydration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by pink or red-tinged urine?

Hematuria (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing complications associated with immobility and stabilizing the person's medical condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To help clients and residents learn to manage their disabilities and regain as much independence as possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation?

To return a person to gainful employment (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To allow the nursing assistant's 'eyes and ears' to help the rehabilitation team plan and implement appropriate care (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is counter to the goal of helping the person manage their disabilities and is damaging to the person's self-esteem (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Their feelings of depression or being a burden to others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of rehabilitation?

The person's abilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse responsible for obtaining before the procedure?

Informed consent (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because the sedative may make the person drowsy and weak (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Report concerns to the nurse (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Pre-op emotional preparation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the PACU?

Immediate post-anesthesia care (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor the patient's progress and detect any potential complications (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent blood clots (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Restlessness and shortness of breath (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Every 15 minutes (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent blood clots and promote circulation (C) Signup and view all the answers