Deck 18: Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 1

People who have celiac disease would eliminate what food from their diet?

A)barley
B)rice
C)corn
D)popcorn

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the protein diet recommendation for a client with a peptic ulcer?

A)no more than 0.8 g of low-fat protein per kilogram of body weight
B)1-1.5 g of low-fat protein per kilogram of body weight
C)no less than 0.8 g of low-fat protein per kilogram of body weight
D)2-2.5 g high-fat protein per kilogram of body weight

Answer 2

A

Question 3

How can dyspepsia be related to a physical cause?

A)overeating
B)diabetes
C)stress
D)prolonged eating times

Answer 3

A

Question 4

_____ is a condition of discomfort in the digestive tract.

A)Esophagitis
B)Hiatal hernia
C)Dyspepsia
D)Peptic ulcer

Question 5

Diet therapy for clients with diverticulitis may begin with _____.

A)low-residue diet
B)clear-liquid diet
C)high-fiber diet
D)low-fat diet

Question 6

How can the symptoms of a hiatal hernia be eliminated?

A)eating three large meals daily
B)eliminating fat in the diet
C)eating small, frequent meals
D)eliminating vegetables from the diet

Question 7

What is a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?

A)20-30 g soluble fiber
B)30 g or more of soluble fiber
C)30 g or more of insoluble fiber
D)30 g or more of dietary fiber

Question 8

How are antibiotics useful in treating peptic ulcers?

A)inhibit gastric secretion
B)break down the cells that compose the ulcer
C)kill the bacteria
D)neutralize any excess acid

Question 9

Which bacteria are sometimes associated with a peptic ulcer?

A)Myocardium bacterium
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)E. coli
D)Listeria monocytogenes

Question 10

The process of providing all nutrients intravenously is called _____.

A)enteral nutrition
B)IV nutrition
C)total parenteral nutrition
D)liquid nutrition

Question 11

Hepatitis A is occurring more frequently than in years past. It is transmitted through _____.

A)contaminated drinking water, food, or sewage
B)blood and body fluids
C)blood and body fluids and contaminated drinking water, food, or sewage
D)blood, blood products, and body fluids

Question 12

How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?

A)inhibits gastric secretion
B)breaks down the cells that compose the ulcer
C)kills the bacteria
D)neutralizes any excess acid

Question 13

Which food can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax?

A)milk
B)banana
C)chocolate
D)oatmeal

Question 14

What is the name of the intestinal disorder characterized by little pockets in the sides of the large intestine?

A)diverticulitus
B)pancreatitis
C)diverticulosis
D)ulcerative colitis

Question 15

Which of the following organs are considered primary organs of the gastrointestinal tract?

A)mouth, small intestine, large intestine
B)mouth, liver, stomach
C)pancreas, gall bladder, kidney
D)heart, lungs, stomach

Question 16

Acute esophagitis is caused by _____.

A)ingesting an irritating agent
B)intubation
C)hiatal hernia
D)peptic ulcer

Question 17

The liver is of major importance in the process of metabolism. Which of the following functions is NOT performed in the liver?

A)Bile is stored
B)Cholesterol is synthesized
C)Bile is synthesized
D)Fats are converted to lipoproteins

Question 18

After the bowel has been allowed to rest and heal and the acute phase of diverticulitis is over, a _____ diet is given.

A)low-residue
B)high-fiber
C)low-fiber
D)full liquid

Question 19

How many grams of fiber would someone following a low-residue diet consume each day?

A)5-10
B)15-20
C)25-35
D)20-25

Question 20

_____ is a condition in which a part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.

A)Esophagitis
B)Hiatal hernia
C)Dyspepsia
D)Peptic ulcer

Question 21

Clients with an ileostomy have a greater need for monitoring and replacing fluids and electrolytes than do those with a colostomy. _________________________

Question 22

Peptic ulcers occur in both the stomach and the duodenum. ____________________

Question 23

List medical conditions that require high-fiber and low-fiber diets.

Question 24

Gastroesophageal reflux can cause _____.

A)hiatal hernia
B)diverticulosis
C)pancreatitis
D)esophagitis

Question 25

In children with untreated Celiac disease, growth is compromised. ____________________

Question 26

For someone who has Celiac disease, what are some of the gluten-containing grains that would need to be avoided and what are the gluten-free grains and starches that would be safe?

Question 27

Describe the symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Question 28

Besides her lack of appetite, why is she malnourished? How has her liver disease contributed to her nutritional status?

Question 29

What type of diet and lifestyle changes should be encouraged for a client with peptic ulcers?

Question 30

The liver is of major importance in the body, because all nutrients are absorbed and then transported to the liver. _________________________

Question 31

State food sources of fiber, and state the purpose of fiber in the diet.

Question 32

What is the most common cause of cirrhosis?

Question 33

What type of diet will Jessie be on?

Question 34

If Jessie develops ascites, what dietary changes will be made?

Question 35

Celiac disease is a disorder characterized by malabsorption of virtually all nutrients and is caused by recurrent diverticulitis. _________________________

Question 36

How have food manufacturers marketed the gluten-free diet? For what conditions should the gluten-free diet really be used?

Question 37

Gastrointestinal problems are always psychological in origin. ____________________

Question 38

Hepatitis has become a social disease, as all forms are transmitted by blood, blood products, body fluids, or sexual intercourse. _________________________

Question 39

Describe the treatment for peptic ulcers.

Question 40

Diet therapy for pancreatitis is intended to reduce stimulation of pancreatic enzymes. The type of diet used is a liquid diet consisting mainly of carbohydrates because they have the least stimulating effect. _________________________

Question 41

Liver cells can regenerate. Why is this not true in Jessie's case?

Question 42

Describe the pathology of cholecystitis.

Question 43

Many cases are treated with laparoscopic surgery. After this type of surgery, what type of diet will be ordered?

Question 44

What pathology results in edema and ascites in the late stages of cirrhosis?

Question 45

Describe the signs and symptoms of cholecystitis.

Question 46

How can the nurse determine if Laura is ready to begin to eat food?

Question 47

Describe the incidence of cholecystitis.