Gastrointestinal System and Disorders

What is the primary cause of a condition where the cells lining the esophagus change to become more like intestinal cells, known as Barrett's esophagus?

According to the body mass index (BMI) classification table, what BMI range defines 'Obesity class I'?

What is the primary function of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the treatment of gastritis?

A patient with a new colostomy located in the descending colon asks the nurse what their stool will be like. What is the most accurate response?

What is the 5-year relative survival rate for cancers of the oral cavity or pharynx in the United States?

A patient is being evaluated for anorexia nervosa. According to the text, which laboratory finding would be consistent with the endocrine dysfunction seen in this disorder?

What is the most common and serious complication associated with enteral nutrition (EN)?

A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure involves creating a small gastric pouch and bypassing which part of the small intestine?

What is the primary pathophysiology of celiac disease?

According to the text, what is the 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer?

Which clinical sign is described as flank ecchymosis and indicates retroperitoneal hemorrhage in a patient with pancreatitis?

A healthy, healed stoma should have which of the following appearances?

What is the defining characteristic of ulcerative colitis (UC) that distinguishes it from Crohn’s disease (CD)?

A nurse is emptying an ostomy bag for a patient. According to the guidelines in the text, at what point should the bag be emptied?

Which condition is a nonobstructive dilation of the colon associated with systemic toxicity and is a potential complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

What is the primary goal of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure in patients with advanced liver disease?

What is the most common diagnostic imaging procedure performed to diagnose both cholecystitis and cholelithiasis?

What is the definition of diarrhea according to the text?

In a patient with celiac disease, which of the following foods would be considered safe to eat?

What is the primary cause of appendicitis?

For a patient with obesity, weight-related health problems are more common in males with a waist circumference greater than what measurement?

What is the primary treatment for esophageal varices resulting from portal hypertension?

The eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with deficits in which two neurotransmitters responsible for eating behavior and impulse control?

What is the recommended timeframe for a nurse to assess feeding tube placement and check for GI intolerance in a patient receiving enteral nutrition?

A patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) caused by a duodenal ulcer would most likely experience epigastric pain at what time?

What is the defining characteristic of a fecal impaction?

Which of the following is considered a primary risk factor for developing diverticulosis?

What is the most common cause of obstructive jaundice?

What is the term for the eating disorder characterized by maintaining a body weight well below average through severe dietary restriction and/or excessive exercise?

When assessing a patient for oral cancer, a lesion that will not heal for how long is a primary sign for suspicion?

What is the primary purpose of maintaining the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees for a patient receiving enteral nutrition?

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

What is the primary cause of hemolytic jaundice?

Which surgical procedure for obesity involves creating a small, 1-ounce gastric pouch and significantly reduces food intake and absorption?

Which of the following is NOT a phase of digestion where malabsorption can occur?

A patient with a history of pancreatitis presents with bruising over the inguinal ligament (upper outer thigh). The nurse recognizes this as which sign indicating retroperitoneal bleeding?

What is the primary management strategy for a patient diagnosed with celiac disease?

The development of diverticulosis is most prevalent in which age group, with an occurrence rate up to 60 percent?

What is the term for a fistula in the context of diverticular disease?

During an assessment for appendicitis, what is a positive Rovsing sign?

In the pathophysiology of obesity, how many calories does one gram of fat contain?

What is the primary purpose of colostomy irrigation?

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, often caused by cirrhosis of the liver?

What is the primary role of ghrelin in the context of nutritional disorders?

Which condition is a temporary disorder that resolves without aggressive treatment and involves pain and dysfunction of the jaw movement?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a TPN bag with glucose, amino acids, and fats kept in separate chambers. What must be done before administering this TPN?

What is the primary reason a chest x-ray is ordered after the insertion of a central line for TPN?

In the context of gastritis, what is the gold standard for diagnosis?

Which statement accurately describes the pathophysiology of diverticular disease?

What is the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer according to the text?