Question 1

The outer layer, or _______________, of tissue for the esophagus is connective tissue and has no additional outer covering.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outer layer, or _______________, of tissue...

Question 2

Describe the process of swallowing as food moves from the oral cavity to the stomach; include the processes of the four phases of swallowing.

Accepted Answer

The first phase is the oral preparatory

Question 3

Partially digested food in a semi-fluid state that enters the stomach and small intestine is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Partially digested food in a semi-fluid state...

Question 4

The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of GERD involves taking the fundus of the _______________ and wrapping it around the lower esophagus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of GERD...

Question 5

_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign/symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is fissuring and scaling at the...

Question 6

Inflammation of the oral mucosa that is often associated with fungal infections or with herpes-like viruses is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​stomatitis. 
B)  ​gingivitis. 
C)  ​cheilosis. 
D)  ​glossitis. 
E)  ​xerostomia. 
A)  ​stomatitis. 
B)  ​gingivitis. 
C)  ​cheilosis. 
D)  ​glossitis. 
E)  ​xerostomia.

Question 7

Medications called _______________, which act to block the effect of acetylcholine, reduce the amount of saliva production as a major side effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medications called _______________, which act to block...

Question 8

Dysgeusia is the complete inability to taste; it is also called "mouth blindness."​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​upper GI endoscopy. 
B)  ​endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). 
C)  ​endoscopic ultrasound. 
D)  ​esophagography test. 
E)  ​scintigraphic gastric emptying test. 
A)  ​upper GI endoscopy. 
B)  ​endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). 
C)  ​endoscopic ultrasound. 
D)  ​esophagography test. 
E)  ​scintigraphic gastric emptying test.

Question 10

Which complication is most likely associated with Barrett's esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  ​esophageal cancer 
C)  ​diverticulitis 
D)  ​pyloric stenosis 
E)  ​atrophic gastritis 
A)  ​irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  ​esophageal cancer 
C)  ​diverticulitis 
D)  ​pyloric stenosis 
E)  ​atrophic gastritis

Question 11

The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abdominal pain and hematemesis. 
B)  ​nausea, vomiting, and postprandial fullness. 
C)  ​abdominal distention, nausea, and flatulence. 
D)  ​epigastric pain and blood in the stool. 
E)  ​heartburn and food impaction. 
A)  ​abdominal pain and hematemesis. 
B)  ​nausea, vomiting, and postprandial fullness. 
C)  ​abdominal distention, nausea, and flatulence. 
D)  ​epigastric pain and blood in the stool. 
E)  ​heartburn and food impaction.

Question 12

What describes an appropriate nutrition intervention for a patient following gastric surgery?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Instruct the patient to lie down after eating 
B)  ​Increase progression to solid food to avoid dumping syndrome 
C)  ​Reduce intake from six meals per day to three 
D)  ​Supplement with folate and vitamin B6 
E)  ​Advise the patient to consume liquids with meals 
A)  ​Instruct the patient to lie down after eating 
B)  ​Increase progression to solid food to avoid dumping syndrome 
C)  ​Reduce intake from six meals per day to three 
D)  ​Supplement with folate and vitamin B6 
E)  ​Advise the patient to consume liquids with meals

Question 13

Meals of _______________ quantity tend to stimulate more acid production, delay gastric emptying, and increase the risk of reflux with GERD.

Accepted Answer

large, lar

Question 14

Which intervention is most appropriate for preventing "baby bottle tooth decay?"​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Taking a child to the dentist by the time he is 6 months old 
B)  ​Weaning a child from the bottle by 24 months of age 
C)  ​Removing a bottle from the child's mouth during sleep 
D)  ​Brushing the baby's teeth at least once per week 
E)  ​Offering juice instead of formula 
A)  ​Taking a child to the dentist by the time he is 6 months old 
B)  ​Weaning a child from the bottle by 24 months of age 
C)  ​Removing a bottle from the child's mouth during sleep 
D)  ​Brushing the baby's teeth at least once per week 
E)  ​Offering juice instead of formula

Question 15

Which describes the purpose of vagotomy?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​To enlarge the pyloric sphincter 
B)  ​To eliminate cholinergic stimulation of the stomach 
C)  ​To anastomose the jejunum to the stomach 
D)  ​To lower the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  ​To prevent dumping syndrome 
A)  ​To enlarge the pyloric sphincter 
B)  ​To eliminate cholinergic stimulation of the stomach 
C)  ​To anastomose the jejunum to the stomach 
D)  ​To lower the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  ​To prevent dumping syndrome

Question 16

Major innervation for the enteric nervous system is supplied by parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The description called "spoon-thick liquids" by the National Dysphagia Diet Task Force allows all liquids, including water, ice, milk, juice, coffee, tea, frozen desserts, and gelatin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the purpose of the National Dysphagia Diet and list examples of foods to include from each level.

Accepted Answer

The National Dysphagia Diet was develope

Question 19

Which is considered a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​constipation 
B)  ​increased food intake 
C)  ​dry mucous membranes 
D)  ​irritability 
E)  ​diarrhea 
A)  ​constipation 
B)  ​increased food intake 
C)  ​dry mucous membranes 
D)  ​irritability 
E)  ​diarrhea

Question 20

A(n) _______________ occurs when a negative consequence is linked to a particular food and a person chooses to avoid eating that food.

Accepted Answer

learned fo

Exam 14: Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

The outer layer, or _______________, of tissue for the esophagus is connective tissue and has no additional outer covering.

Describe the process of swallowing as food moves from the oral cavity to the stomach; include the processes of the four phases of swallowing.

Partially digested food in a semi-fluid state that enters the stomach and small intestine is called _______________.

The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of GERD involves taking the fundus of the _______________ and wrapping it around the lower esophagus.

_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign/symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.

Inflammation of the oral mucosa that is often associated with fungal infections or with herpes-like viruses is called:​

Medications called _______________, which act to block the effect of acetylcholine, reduce the amount of saliva production as a major side effect.

Dysgeusia is the complete inability to taste; it is also called "mouth blindness."​

The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the:​

Which complication is most likely associated with Barrett's esophagus?

The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are:​

What describes an appropriate nutrition intervention for a patient following gastric surgery?​

Meals of _______________ quantity tend to stimulate more acid production, delay gastric emptying, and increase the risk of reflux with GERD.

Which intervention is most appropriate for preventing "baby bottle tooth decay?"​

Which describes the purpose of vagotomy?​

Major innervation for the enteric nervous system is supplied by parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers of the autonomic nervous system.

The description called "spoon-thick liquids" by the National Dysphagia Diet Task Force allows all liquids, including water, ice, milk, juice, coffee, tea, frozen desserts, and gelatin.

Describe the purpose of the National Dysphagia Diet and list examples of foods to include from each level.

Which is considered a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux in infants?

A(n) _______________ occurs when a negative consequence is linked to a particular food and a person chooses to avoid eating that food.

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury - the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

HIV and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

Filters

Inflammation of the oral mucosa that is often associated with fungal infections or with herpes-like viruses is called:

Dysgeusia is the complete inability to taste; it is also called "mouth blindness."

The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the:

The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are:

What describes an appropriate nutrition intervention for a patient following gastric surgery?

Which intervention is most appropriate for preventing "baby bottle tooth decay?"

Which describes the purpose of vagotomy?