Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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What is the purpose of lithotripsy in treating parotid stones and smaller submandibular stones?

  • To promote spontaneous stone passage
  • To disintegrate the stone (correct)
  • To enlarge the ductal orifice
  • To prevent hiatal hernia

Which type of hiatal hernia occurs when the upper stomach and the gastroesophageal junction are displaced upward?

  • Type II hiatal hernia
  • Type IV hiatal hernia
  • Paraesophageal hernia
  • Sliding hernia (correct)

What is a common symptom associated with sliding hiatal hernias?

  • Intermittent epigastric pain
  • Nausea
  • Pyrosis
  • All of the above (correct)

What diagnostic procedure is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine?

<p>Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary recommendation for patients with hiatal hernias?

<p>Frequent, small feedings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a post-operative management strategy for patients who have undergone surgical hernia repair?

<p>Tracking nutritional intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal stimulus for the urge to defecate?

<p>Rectal distention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of constipation?

<p>Functional constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of slow-transit constipation?

<p>Inherent disorders of the motor function of the colon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of interference with the normal processes of defecation?

<p>Constipation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common consequence of defecatory disorders?

<p>Fecal incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of relaxation of the internal sphincter muscle?

<p>Facilitation of defecation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with diarrhea?

<p>Incontinence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of establishing a bowel routine?

<p>To aid in initiating the reflex of defecation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of chronic diarrhea?

<p>It persists for more than 4 weeks and may return sporadically (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended method to help prevent constipation?

<p>Eating high-residue, high-fiber foods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing abdominal toning exercises?

<p>To help propel colon contents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid the overuse or long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

<p>Because they can lead to dependence and decreased bowel function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stool in a person with constipation?

<p>Lumpy, hard, and dry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of biofeedback in the management of constipation?

<p>To strengthen the muscles involved in defecation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between constipation and diarrhea?

<p>Constipation is a decreased frequency of bowel movements, while diarrhea is an increased frequency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nurse in the management of constipation?

<p>To educate the patient about normal bowel elimination and bowel habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anorectal manometry in the assessment of constipation?

<p>To measure the pressure of the anal sphincter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of constipation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of medical management in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?

<p>Reducing inflammation and preventing complications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of diet is recommended for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease?

<p>Low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy is used to alter the immune response in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?

<p>Immunomodulators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure that involves removing the entire colon and attaching the ileum to the anus?

<p>Total colectomy with ileostomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a polyp of the colon and rectum?

<p>A mass of tissue that protrudes into the lumen of the bowel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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