Gastrointestinal System

The gastrointestinal system is responsible for

• bringing oxygen to the body's cells.

• circulating blood through the body's blood vessels.

• producing hormones that regulate the body's functions.

• the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients and fluids.

Digestion begins in

• the stomach

• the mouth

• the intestines

• the appendix

Saliva

• contains enzymes which begin the chemical breakdown of food.

• coats food with a gel-like substance and makes it easier to swallow.

• causes the absorption of liquids.

• is found in the large intestine.

A person has gastro-esophageal relux disease. Which should you question?

• Person to wear loose clothing.

• Supine position (laying on their back) immediately after meals.

• Person to have small meals.

• No smoking or alcohol.

A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person?

• Baked chicken

• Pizza with tomato sauce

• Lasagna

• Salad with orange slices

A person is vomiting. Which position is best to place your patient in?

• Supine

• Prone

• Semi-Fowler's

• With the head turned to the side

Vomiting can be dangerous for our patient because of the risk for

• Aspiration

• Diverticular disease

• weight loss

• Jaundice

Your patient's vomitus has the appearance of coffee grounds. This signals

• bleeding in the GI system

• gastro-esophageal reflux disease

• gallstones

• a ruptured pouch

A person has diverticular disease. You know this means what?

• The large intestine has become obstructed.

• The large intestine is missing.

• The large intestine is half the length it should be.

• The large intestine has pouches protruding from its walls.

Gallbladder attacks usually occur

• on awakening

• during a fast

• after a fatty meal

• when the person is lying down