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Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After eating a hamburger, chemical digestion begins in the

a)

mouth cavity

b)

oesophagus

c)

stomach

d)

small intestine

2.

Your patient has an acute illness. What is an appropriate dietary recommendation?

a)

increase protein in the diet

b)

decrease fiber intake

c)

limit fluid intake

d)

drink carbonated beverages

3.

Hydrochloric acid is a(n)

a)

form of bile

b)

pancreatic amylase

c)

gastric secretion

d)

intestinal lipase

4.

What is the correct order for how food is processed in the digestive system?

a)

digestion, absorption, ingestion, elimination

b)

digestion, ingestion, absorption, elimination

c)

ingestion, absorption, elimination, digestion

d)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, eilmination

5.

Which process depends on enzymes?

a)

chemical digestion

b)

elimination

c)

mechanical digestion

d)

absorption

6.

A condition such as HYPERthyroidism can result in which of the following?

a)

a higher BMR

b)

a lower BMR

c)

lower body temperature

d)

decreased energy levels

7.

Villi and microvilli aid in providing

a)

peristalsis for metabolism

b)

a larger number of cells that produce enzymes

c)

a larger absorption area

d)

gastric secretions

8.
Rhythmic muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract is called
a)
peristalsis
b)
peridialysis
c)
perimeter
d)
perineal
9.

A 12-hour fast is required before this can be determined:

a)

left nitrogen balance

b)

RMR

c)

BMR

d)

absorption rate

10.

RMR stands for;

a)

Resting Meticular Rate

b)

Rapid Movement Rate

c)

Resting Metabolic Rate

d)

the same as RBF

11.

To aid with iron absorption, this should be added to a meal plan:

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamin C

c)

vitamin b-12

d)

protein

12.

This typically leads to a higher metabolic rate:

a)

more muscle and less fat

b)

more fat and less muscle

c)

HYPOthyroidism

d)

medications such as opiods

13.
Which statement about basal metabolic (BMR) rate is accurate?
a)
BMR is the amount of energy needed by the body at rest
b)
BMR tends to be higher in females.
c)
Fever can temporarily decrease the BMR
d)
Eating a large meal temporarily slows BMR.
14.

A nurse is caring for a client with a postsurgical wound. When planning care, which goal will be the priority?

a)

Promote positive nitrogen balance.

b)

Maintain negative nitrogen balance.

c)

Facilitate physical therapy

15.

Slightly raising the head of the bed can help prevent

a)

the backflow of stomach acids

b)

insomnia

c)

a decreased BMR

d)

an increased BMR

16.

Not sure if it's a neglected Night Shift thing or just a Ms. Waldrop thing, but any good reason can and should call for a yummy indulgence...(such as turning 52.)

The majority wins...next Monday we will have:

a)

Celery and Kale

b)

Cupcakes

c)

Cupcakes AND Cookies

d)

Keep 'em coming! Bring it!!