Q.1Acidosis (ketoacidosis) occurs when the body uses too much…

Question Answered step-by-step Q.1Acidosis (ketoacidosis) occurs when the body uses too much… Q.1   Acidosis (ketoacidosis) occurs when the body uses too much __________ to generate ATP. A. Fat B. Glycogen C. Glucose D. Protein E. SucroseQ.2   Which one of the following is NOT a main role of the liver? A. Manufacture of red blood cells B. Metabolism of fats, proteins, carbohydrates C. Bile production and excretion D. Storage of glycogen, vitamins and minerals E. Filters blood and detoxifies, drugs, hormones and chemicalsQ3 ) The accessory digestive organ that produces enzymes to chemically break down all food groups is the: A. Liver B. Gall bladder C. Salivary glands D. Pancreas E. Gastric glandsQ4)   The building blocks of proteins are called? A. Decreased glucose levels in red blood cells B. Increased blood glucose levels C. Decreased uptake of glucose in the cells  D. Decreased blood glucose levels E. Increased plasma glucose levelsQ5)   Which one of the following best describes the passage of food passing through the gastrointestinal tract? A. Oesophagus, duodenum, stomach, small intestine B. Oropharynx, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, small intestine C. Oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum D. Pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, stomach, jejunum, ileumQ.6   The greatest amount of nutrient absorption takes place in: A. The stomach B. The small intestine C. The liver D. The mouth E. The large intestineQ7 ) Main functions of the colon are to: A. Digest and absorb food B. Process waste and absorb food C. Absorb water and breakdown fibre and fats D. Absorb excess water and vitamins made in the gut, and remove waste E. Digest water and absorb vitaminsQ8)The sigmoid colon is situated: A. Between the ascending colon and the rectum B. Between the ileum and the ascending colon C. Between the ascending colon and the transverse colon D. Where the duodenum meets the jejunum E. Between the descending colon and the rectumQ.9   Which of the following most accurately describes the cause(s) of gastroenteritis? A. gastro‐intestinal bacteria  B. bacteria and amoebae  C. bacteria, amoebae, parasites, viruses, toxins or food allergens and drug reactions D. adverse drug reactions and toxins E. bacteria, amoebae, parasites and virusesQ10   Hepatitis: A. is inflammation of the hepatic duct. B. is inflammation of the liver C. occurs as a result of cirrhosis D. is inflammation of the kidney E. causes cystitisQ.11   Ulcerative colitis is best described as A. chronic inflammation through all layers of any part of the intestinal wall   B. the presence of bulging pouches (diverticula) in the colon C. inflammation due to faecal matter becoming trapped in diverticula  D. chronic inflammation and ulceration of inner lining of colon and rectum E. mechanical or non‐ mechanical obstruction of the normal flow of intestinal contentsQ.12   The primary cause of cirrhosis of the liver is A. high fat diet and lack of exercise B. smoking C. excess alcohol consumption D. a viral infection E. a bacterial infectionQ.13   An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing gastro‐ oesophageal reflux disease would be: A. to administer antibiotics B. encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids C. encourage patient to lie down after meals D. encourage patient to eat small frequent meals E. advise patient to drink more coffeeQ.14   Cholecystitis can be treated by: A. a bladder washout B. removal of the gall bladder C. removal of renal calculi D. drainage of the cyst E. drinking plenty of fluidsQ.15   A hiatus hernia is best described as: A. a rupture to the peritoneum   B. a breakdown of the mucosal lining in the stomach  C. the stomach protruding through the oesophageal opening in the diaphragm D. a tear in the lining of the hiatus E. a protrusion through the oesophageal wall Health Science Science Nursing HEALTH HLT54115 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)