N3H Common Digestive Problems

Choking can occur if food becomes firmly lodged in the_____

True choking is indicated by

• coughing

• whistling

• no sound can be produced

• loss of consciousness

First aid for choking always includes

• abdominal thrusts

• back blows

• CPR

• rescue breaths

If vomit is green, it may have come from the

• stomach

• duaodenum

• ileum

• jejunum

• liver

The most important treatment for both vomiting and diarrhea is

• rehydration

• salt

• sugar

• NSAIDS

• Milk of Magnesia

Pain, bloating, and diarrhea are possible symptoms of _______. (Choose all that apply.)

• colitis

• IBS

• Celiac disease

• GERD

• ulcers

For decades, people believed ulcers were caused by too much stress. It was determined however, that they are actually caused by

• bacteria

• a virus

• stress

• genetics

• food choices

Diverticulitis is diagnosed when what happens to diverticuli?

• infection

• compaction with feces

• constipation

• diarhhea

• hemorrhoids

Colonic irrigation is a recommended treatment for constipation.

• true

• false

Prevent or treat constipation by gradually increasing intake of ______. (Check all that apply.)

• fiber

• water

• antibiotics

• salt

• fats and oils