Question 1

You are explaining the process of mechanical digestion to your classmate. Which of the following should you give as examples of this process? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical digestion involves physical processes that break down food into smaller pieces without altering their chemical structure, such as chewing in the mouth, churning in the stomach, and peristalsis in the intestines.

Question 2

The involuntary wavelike motion that helps propel food down the esophagus to the stomach is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is the involuntary wavelike motion that occurs in the esophagus and other parts of the digestive tract to help propel food toward the stomach.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered the major digestive organ of the body, where the majority of absorption occurs and digestion is completed?

Accepted Answer

The small intestine is the major digestive organ where most digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

Question 4

You are a gerontologist teaching a group of residents at an assisted living center on lifestyle factors that contribute to digestive problems in older adults. Which of the following should you mention? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Poor dietary choices, excessive straining when defecating, and lack of exercise can all contribute to digestive problems in older adults.

Question 5

Your Aunt Mimi, an older adult, suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system most likely has put her at risk for this condition?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Your great-grandmother, Harriet, has difficulty swallowing her food (dysphagia). Which of the following conditions that Harriet has would tend to cause dysphagia? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

You are a nurse who is counseling a patient who has recently developed gastric ulcers. Which of the following recommendations would you give this patient?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding coffee, reducing stress, and avoiding meat extracts are recommended as they can help reduce irritation and promote healing of gastric ulcers. Eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding extreme temperatures in food are also generally advised.

Question 8

You are a nurse who is working with an older patient who frequently experiences constipation. List some guidelines that you can give this patient to help prevent this condition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

You are a gerontologist providing the resident of an assisted living facility with teaching on nutrition for the prevention of colon cancer. List several recommendations you should give this client.

Accepted Answer

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