Chapter 39

Question 1

functions of the digestive tract

Answer 1

• digestion
• absorption
• elimination

Question 2

upper digestive tract includes

Answer 2

• mouth
• pharynx
• esophagus
• stomach

Question 3

amylase

Answer 3

• ptyalin

- enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

Question 4

is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts

Answer 4

pharynx

Question 5

three parts of the stomach

Answer 5

• fundus
• body
• pylorus

Question 6

gastric secretions in the stomach

Answer 6

• rennin
• pepsin
• hydrochloric acid
• lipase

Question 7

rennin

Answer 7

breaks down milk proteins

Question 8

pyloric sphincter

Answer 8

is between the stomach and the small intestine and it keeps food in the stomach until it is properly mixed

Question 9

lack of appetite

Answer 9

anorexia

Question 10

causes of anorexia

Answer 10

• nausea
• decreased sense of taste or smell
• mouth disorders
• medications
• anxiety
• depression

Question 11

test to diagnose anorexia

Answer 11

• serum hemoglobin
• iron
• zinc
• calcium

Question 12

interventions for anorexia patient

Answer 12

• assist with oral hygiene
• relieve nausea
• small servings

Question 13

samples of feeding problems

Answer 13

• paralysis
• arthritis
• neuromuscular disorders
• confusion
• weakness

Question 14

treatments for feeding problems

Answer 14

• assist with feeding

- physical therapy

Question 15

inflammation of the oral mucosa

Answer 15

stomatitis

Question 16

infection caused by bacteria

Answer 16

Vincent infection

Question 17

ulcers and vesicles in the mouth and on the lips

Answer 17

herpes simplex type 1 infection

Question 18

canker sore

Answer 18

aphthous stomatitis

Question 19

candida albicans

Answer 19

• yeast like fungus

- thrush

Question 20

the opening between the stomach and the duodenum

Answer 20

pylorus

Question 21

gastroduodenoscopy

billroth l

Answer 21

• part of the distal portion of the stomach is removed
• reduces acid
• may experience dumping syndrome, anemia, bile reflux

Question 22

gastrojejunostomy

billroth ll

Answer 22

• part of the distal portion of the stomach is removed
• removes the source of acid secretions
• may experience dumping syndrome, weight loss

Question 23

types of functional assessment

Answer 23

• general dietary habits
• attitudes
• beliefs about food
• changes in dietary habits

Question 24

endoscopic exam

Answer 24

inspection of hollow, interior organs through a lighted tube called an endoscope

Question 25

causes of stomatitis

Answer 25

- mechanical trauma - poorly fitting dentures - irritation of excessive tobacco or alcohol - inadequate nutrition - radiation therapy

Question 26

treatment for stomatitis

Answer 26

antibiotics usually topical

Question 27

what else is Vincent infection called

Answer 27

trench mouth

Question 28

bacterial infection that causes a metallic taste and bleeding, ulcers in the mouth, and increased salivation

Answer 28

Vincent infection

Question 29

interventions for oral inflammation

Answer 29

- oral hygiene - brush with soft bristled toothbrush - swish and swallow

Question 30

types of oral cancer

Answer 30

- squamous cell carcinoma | - basal cell carcinoma

Question 31

type of cancer that occurs on the lips, buccal mucosa, gums, floor of the mouth, tonsils, and tongue

Answer 31

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 32

the most common site for basal cell carcinoma

Answer 32

lips

Question 33

risk factors of oral cancer

Answer 33

prolonged exposure to irritants, including sun, wind, and pipe smoking

Question 34

factors that increase oral cancer

Answer 34

tobacco and alcohol, poor nutrition, chronic irritation

Question 35

signs and symptoms of oral cancer

Answer 35

tongue irritation loose teeth pain in the tongue or ear

Question 36

hard white patches in the mouth

Answer 36

leukoplakia

Question 37

inflammation of the parotid glands

Answer 37

parotitis

Question 38

parotitis

Answer 38

causes painful swelling of the salivary glands below the ear next to the lower jaw

Question 39

who can have parotitis

Answer 39

- those who are unable to take oral meds - poor oral hygiene - weak and have little resistance to infection

Question 40

treatment for parotitis

Answer 40

antibiotics, mouthwashes, warm compresses

Question 41

worsening dysphagia

Answer 41

achalasia

Question 42

causes of achalasia

Answer 42

failure of the lower esophageal muscles and sphincter to relax during swallowing

Question 43

treatment for achalasia

Answer 43

drug therapy esophageal dilation surgical measures