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GI System

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What is a polyp?   A small tumor on a stem attachment.  
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Define secretion   The substance produced by glandular organs  
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Where are the taste buds located?   the tongue  
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What is the layman's term for mastication?   Chewing  
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What are the 2 types of digestion?   Mechanical and chemical  
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What is the layman's term for throat?   Pharynx  
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Define esophagus   The muscular tube posterior to the trachea extending from the pharynx to the stomach.  
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What is peristalsis?   The wavelike movement of the GI tract to move the contents along.  
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Where does bile come from?   The liver.  
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What is the purpose of bile?   Helps in the emulsification of fats so they can be absorbed.  
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What occurs when peristalsis slows down?   Constipation  
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What are the 7 functions of the liver?   Carbohydrate metabolism, Lipid metabolism, protein metabolism, detoxifies and excretes drugs and alcohol, excretes bilirubin, stores Vitamins & minerals, Activation of Vitamin D.  
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What are the fat soluble vitamins?   A, D, E & K  
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What does the gall bladder do?   Stores the bile.  
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What are the 3 parts of the stomach (in order)   Cardiac spincter, body, pyloric sphincter  
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What is chyme?   The product of food and gastric juices in the stomach.  
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What is secreted by the stomach?   HCl acid.  
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What does the stomach absorb?   Very little... some meds, ASA (aspirin), some water.  
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Where is the vomiting center located?   The medulla oblongata  
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What is the function of the pancreas?   Produces insulin, enzymes break down carbs and proteins.  
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What is the function of villi?   Helps mix the chyme in the small intestines so that it can be better absorbed.  
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Where does most of the nutrient absorption occur?   Small intestines  
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What are the sections of the small intestines?   Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum  
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Where is most of the water absorbed from?   Large Intesting (colon)  
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What are the 4 regions of the colon?   Cecum, colon, rectum & anus  
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Where is the appendix located?   At the beginning of the cecum.  
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What is the function of the GI system?   Ingest and prepare food for use by the body & excretion of waste  
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What are some concerns in the aging regarding the GI system?   Need for calories decreases, but nutritional needs remain the same or increases. Decrease secretory mechanism, Loss of strength/tone in muscular tissue, diminished pain response, slower peristalsis, decreased appetite.  
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How much fluid intake is recommended in the elderly?   2000-3000cc/day  
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What does fiber do in the digestive system?   Hold water in the wastes in the colon and makes the stool softer.  
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If a pt is on bedrest, how often should we reposition (turn) them?   q 2hr  
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What are characteristics of normal stool?   light to dark brown, soft, formed, Frequency TID to QOD.  
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What are characteristics of abnormal stool?   Bloody, mucous, black, green, unusual smell, undigested food, very large or small or pencil shaped, liquid, hard  
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What are nursing responsibilities regarding the GI tract?   Maintain privacy, notify charge nurse if no BM x2days or abnormal, Document all BM.  
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What is an impaction?   A hard mass of stool that forms in the bowel and cannot be passed normally. Thick liquid stools is often present.  
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What is the layman's term for hemorrhoids?   Piles  
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What is constipation?   passage of unusually dry, hard stools.  
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What are some things that can lead to constipation?   Bedrest or limited activity, inadequate fld intake, lack of fiber, interruption of routine, medications, depression.  
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What can the doctor order for abnormal bowel function?   meds, enema, colostomy/ileostomy  
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What are the different ostomy locations and what is the consistency of stool at each location?   Ascending- fld-semifld; Transverse-mushy; Descending-semimushy-solid; Sigmoid-formed  
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What are some CNA observations when caring for a stoma?   redness/irritation around stoma, leakage, bleeding?  
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Can a CNA care for a colostomy? If so, are there any exceptions?   A CNA may only care for an established colostomy, never a new one.  
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What is the term for stomach pain?   gastralgia  
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What is the term for vomiting?   emesis  
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What is the function of the epiglottis?   To prevent food/flds from entering the trachea.  
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Define: cholecystectomy   Removal of GB  
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What part of the small intestines does the food enter into?   duodenum  
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What part of the large intestines does the food enter into?   Cecum  
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In the stomach, the food exits through:   the pyloric sphinctor  
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Where is HCl acid found?   stomach  
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What can a CNA do to help the resident maintain normal bowel function?   Encourage activity, encourage flds, provide fiber.  
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What foods are high in fiber?   Prunes, bran, fresh fruits and vegetables  
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What can result from decreased saliva production?   decreased appetite  
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Define appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix.  
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