Number 4 Formative Assessment (MOD 2) Flashcards
What are the four stages of digestion?
- Ingestion
- Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
- Nutrient absorption
- Elimination of indigestible food
What substances are absorbed in the stomach?
- Nutrients
* Drugs
The small intestine breaks down carbohydrates, fats and…
Proteins
The large intestine absorbs vitamins, minerals, certain drugs and…
Water
Which two sphincters control defecation?
- Internal
* External
Which vitamin is synthesised by the liver?
A
What is the serous membrane which surrounds the abdomen called?
Peritoneum
What is the definition of nasogastric intubation?
The passing of a tube through the nose, through the oesophagus and into the stomach. Used to feed the patient food/medication.
State the functions of the pancreas
- Produce insulin
- Produce hormones
- Produce pancreatic juice
What three land marks are used to obtain a NEX measurement when sizing up a nasogastric tube?
- Nose
- Ear
- Xiphoid process
List four components of the urinary system
- Urethra
- Bladder
- Kidneys
- Ureters
What does the kidney regulate?
- Water
- Electrolyte
- Acid balance
What is the definition of bladder catheterisation?
Inserting a tube down the urethra, into the bladder
What are the two contra-indications of catheterisation?
- Missing anatomy
* Haematuria
What is the name of the shell shaped structure in the inner ear?
The cochlea
