Ch 32 Digestive System Flashcards

0
Q

Food is converted into what? For what reason?

A

Sugar. Energy

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Correct order of phases in digestion?

A

Ingestion —> digestion —> absorption —> elimination (execration)

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2
Q

Appendicitis is? How do you fix this?

A

Inflammation of the appendix. Surgical removal.

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3
Q

Barium

A

GI test where PT swallows drink with dye( barium) so things are visible in an ex ray.

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4
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Colonoscopy

A

Needed every 10 years after age of 50. Visual examination of the colon.

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5
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Name of structure that serves as a collection area for the remains of digestion?

A

Rectum

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6
Q

What food is digested first? Last?

A

Carbohydrates.

Last is protein.

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7
Q

Cuspids

A

Also called canines. Used to tear and puncture food.

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8
Q

What type of stool does a PT with IBS/spastic colon usually have?

A

Alternating from constipation to diarrhea. Stools often small and contains mucus.

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9
Q

Anal fissure

A

Cracks or tear in the lining of the anus due to constipation.

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10
Q

Constipation

A

Sluggish bowl action

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11
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Diverticulosis

A

Bolding pouches in GI tract that causes inflammation and abdominal pain.

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12
Q

How do you get the hepatitis vaccine?

A

3 shots over a 6 month period.

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13
Q

Hepatitis

A

Inflammation of the liver.

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14
Q

What’s the function of the liver?

A

PRODUCE BYLE/ secretes BYLE

Process proteins, filters toxins, helps w/ blood clot formation

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15
Q

Diarrhea

A

Repeated passage of uniformed waste. Loose stool.

16
Q

What’s a hernia? How does it happen?

A

Protrusion of muscle/internal organ through tissue.

17
Q

Pancreatitis

A

Inflammation of pancreas.

18
Q

Toxemia

A

Poisons or toxins in the blood.

19
Q

Truss

A

Device used to treat a hernia

20
Q

Polyp

A

Overgrowth of tissue in GI tract, Inside large intestine.

21
Q

Hemorrhoid… Treatment?

A

Dilated veins in anal canal. Treated with ointment.

22
Q

Preicteric

A

Condition Before jaundice

23
Q

Pruritus ani

A

Itching surrounding the anus.

24
Q

What’s the main artery of the liver?

A

Hepatic artery

25
Q

Main organs of digestive system?

A

Pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

26
Q

Bolus

A

Combination of mashed food substances and saliva.

27
Q

Function of papillae on the tongue?

A

Taste buds

28
Q

How many salivary glands do we have and what’s there function?

A
  1. Break down food into sugar
29
Q

Composition of saliva

A

Water, potassium and sodium ion

30
Q

What’s the upper GI series? How do you evaluate upper GI tract?

A

Mouth, esophagus and stomach. Ingesting barium fluid to view an x ray

31
Q

What is gastroenteritis? What’s the s&s?

A

Inflammation of stomach and small intestine. Diarrhea and vomiting.

32
Q

What raw materials are needed for a healthy body? What are there functions?

A

Carbs- provide energy
Fats- provide secondary energy
Protiens- build and repair cells/ tissue