ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 23 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
The section of the GI tract where no digestion takes place is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach without any digestive processes.
Question 2 of 5
Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The duodenum and jejunum have a large surface area due to villi, making them primary sites for nutrient absorption.
Question 3 of 5
For nutrients to be utilized, they must first be absorbed into the bloodstream from the GI tract. This is accomplished by uptake of the nutrients into the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Capillaries in the intestinal villi absorb nutrients, which are then transported to the bloodstream.
Question 4 of 5
The digestive enzymes needed to digest starches and proteins are released from the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pancreas releases enzymes like amylase and proteases, and the small intestine releases additional enzymes for digestion.
Question 5 of 5
Small amounts of electrolytes and nutrients - and most of the water-are absorbed by the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The colon and rectum primarily absorb water and some electrolytes, finalizing the absorption process.