This blind tube is about 9 cm long, is filled with lymph nodules and attaches to the cecum. This blind tube is called the

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This blind tube is about 9 cm long, is filled with lymph nodules and attaches to the cecum. This blind tube is called the

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: vermiform appendix. The vermiform appendix is a blind tube, around 9 cm long, filled with lymph nodules, and attaches to the cecum. This anatomical description matches the characteristics of the vermiform appendix. The epiploic appendix (choice A) refers to small fatty projections on the colon's surface, not a blind tube. Haustra (choice B) are the pouches along the colon's length, not a blind tube. Tenia coli (choice D) are the three bands of longitudinal muscle in the colon, not a blind tube. Therefore, the vermiform appendix is the correct answer.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is the transporter for fructose in the small intestine?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: GLUT5. GLUT5 is the specific transporter responsible for transporting fructose across the apical membrane of enterocytes in the small intestine. It is a uniporter that facilitates the movement of fructose down its concentration gradient via facilitated diffusion. SGLT1 (Choice A) and SGLT2 (Choice B) are sodium-glucose transporters involved in the absorption of glucose and galactose, not fructose. GLUT4 (Choice C) is primarily found in muscle and adipose tissue and is responsible for insulin-mediated glucose uptake, not fructose transport in the small intestine.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following sports drinks would BEST promote BOTH glucose absorption and water absorption (hydration) during aerobic exercise?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Drink D with 8% carbohydrate and contains sodium. During aerobic exercise, glucose and sodium are crucial for optimal hydration and energy replenishment. The 8% carbohydrate concentration is within the recommended range for efficient glucose absorption, while the presence of sodium helps in fluid retention and electrolyte balance. Choices A and B lack sodium, which is necessary for hydration. Choice C has the right carbohydrate concentration but lacks sodium, making it less effective compared to Drink D.

Question 4 of 5

You are caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which assessment finding is the most serious?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. A board-like abdomen with shoulder pain indicates a perforated ulcer, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. A perforation can lead to peritonitis and septic shock. Choice A, projectile vomiting, may indicate a gastric outlet obstruction but is not as immediately life-threatening as a perforation. Choice B, burning sensation 2 hours after eating, is a common symptom of peptic ulcer disease and does not indicate a complication. Choice C, coffee-ground emesis, may indicate bleeding but is not as severe as a perforation.

Question 5 of 5

What instruction should be given to a client scheduled for a gallbladder series test?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct instruction for a client scheduled for a gallbladder series test is not to eat or drink until the test is complete. This is because the test requires fasting to ensure clear visualization of the gallbladder and surrounding structures. Eating or drinking could interfere with the results by causing gallbladder contraction or obscuring the images. A) Instructing the client to remain on a low-residue diet is not necessary for this specific test and may not provide the required fasting. B) Taking a laxative or cleansing enemas is not typically required for a gallbladder series test and can be unnecessary and may even be harmful.

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