Duodenum - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CIDESCO Exam Test Bank - Spring 2024 (Most questions are on the exam!!!) The digestion of fats begins in the: Duodenum Fatty foods are attacked by: Lipase Proteins are digested by: Trypsin Which one of the following is NOT produced in the pancreas? Pepsin The hepatic portal vein carries soluble foods: from the ileum to the liver Poisons are made harmless in the body by the: Liver Which one of the following is NOT a function of the liver? excretion of uric acid Carbohydrates are stored in the m...

Assessment of Abdominal Cramps correct answers 1.) Obtain history 2.) Pattern 3.) Inspect / Assess 4.) Auscultate 5.) Percuss 6.) Palpate 7.) Fever? 8.) Lab values 9.) Radiography 10.) Menstrual Cycle 11.) Urinary Changes 12.) Changes in Diet Questions to Ask if the Patient has Abdominal Complaints correct answers 1.) Nausea? Vomiting? Diarrhea? Constipation? 2.) Rebound Tenderness? 3.) Where does it hurt? (Think Anatomy) a.) Appendicitis b.) Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) c...

A person under stress may have a lowered resistance to infection. T or F correct answer: True The B vitamins are : a. essential for normal cellular metabolism b. involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and protiens c. grouped because they are in the same foods d. all of the above. correct answer: all of the above. Deficiency of vitamin__________ causes osteomalacia a. E b. D c. C d. A correct answer: b. D Circulation is vital because it a. inflates the...

Bontrager Chapter 3 Abdomen Exam Questions And Answers What is the most common abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- AP supine often called the KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) Plain radiographs are taken without the use of what? - ANSWER- contrast Acute abdominal series may show what? - ANSWER- bowel obstruction perforations involving: free intraperitoneal air excessive fluid in abdomen intra-abdominal mass air outside the digestive tract - ANSWER- intraperitoneal air how many radiogra...

VATI Pharm A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? - ANSWER phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse...

The LPN/LVN is planning care for the a client who has fourth degree midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8 pound 10 ounce infant. What intervention has the highest priority? A. Administer Prescribed stool softener B. Administer prescribed PRN sleep medications. C. Encourage breastfeeding to promote uterine involution D. Encourage use of prescribed analgesic perineal sprays A. Administer Prescribed stool softener The LPN/LVN is palpating the right upper hypochond...

1. Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure B) checking the client's peripheral pulses C) checking the most recent potassium level D) checking the client's intake and output record for the last 24 hours ANS : A)Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale--enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor ...

platelets small fragments of larger cells produced in bone marrow that initiate clotting Leukocyte (wbc) Protect against invading microorganisms Erythrocyte (rbc) Contain hgb and enables cell to bind oxygen molecules Plasma Fluid medium that allows transport of blood components Capillaries Smallest vessels Veins (except pulmonary) Carry deoxygenated blood back to heart Pulmonary Vein Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart Arteries (except Pulmonary) Carry oxygenated blood aw...

GI Advanced Pathophysiology Exam- Questions & All Correct Answers GI Advanced Pathophysiology Exam- Questions & All Correct Answers Complications of cleft lip/palate - ANSWER - Feeding difficulties- can't suck roof of mouth not formed properly Ear infections/hearing loss- dysfunction of tube that connects middle ear/throat, recurrent infx--> hearing loss speech and language delay- b/c opening of lip/roof of mouth, muscle function decreased--> delay in speech/abnormal dental p...

bontrager ch.12 2024 Exam Questions And Complete Answers what is the average weight of the adult human liver - ANSWER- 3-4 lbs or 1.5 kg or 1/36 of total body weight which abdominal quadrant contain the gallbladder - ANSWER- right upper quadrant what is the name of the soft tissue structure that separates the right from left lobe of the liver - ANSWER- falciform ligament which lobe of the liver is larger ? - ANSWER- right other two lobes of the liver - ANSWER- quadrate and caudate tr...