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Gastrointestinal System Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In carcinoma of the colon:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The adenoma-dysplasia-carcinoma sequence probably occurs in all colon cancers; however, stalked polyps are less common in the right side of the colon and cancers can arise in flat, often small, adenomas. The interval for transition from adenoma to carcinoma is on average 10 years. High fat and low fibre intake is positively associated with increased risk of colon cancer. Increased intake of fruit and vegetable is probably protective. Only patients who have ulcerative colitis involving most of the colon have significantly increased risk, which begins to rise 8 years after diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
Our throat divides into two separate tubes: the windpipe and the gullet. What prevents food from entering the windpipe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An example of absorption is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about insulin is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in digestion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.