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A patient who has undergone gastrectomy (removal of the stomach) may suffer from:
- A. cirrhosis
- B. pernicious anemia
- C. gastric ulcer
- D. inability to digest fats
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gastrectomy can lead to pernicious anemia due to reduced intrinsic factor production, necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.
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About Vermilion zone, all true except:
- A. Covered by modified skin
- B. Transitional zone between outer & inner labial surfaces.
- C. Its epithelium is thicker than skin covering outer labial surface
- D. The dermal papillae beneath the epidermis are numerous, deep and highly vascular.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vermilion zone's epithelium is thinner than the outer labial skin, not thicker, allowing the underlying vascularity to show through, giving it a red appearance.
Based on knowledge of the pancreas's role in digestion, what substance produced by the pancreas may be required as a supplement for long-term health management after its surgical removal?
- A. Pancreatic enzymes
- B. Vitamin B12
- C. Gastrin
- D. Bile salts
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic enzyme supplements are needed post-pancreatectomy to aid digestion.
How much of your blood passes through your kidneys each day?
- A. half of it
- B. none of it
- C. all of it
- D. one-quarter of it
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All of your blood is filtered by the kidneys multiple times daily to remove wastes.
The nurse is caring for a client who is returning from the operating room following a cholecystectomy, or removal of the gallbladder. The nurse knows that the function of the gallbladder is to:
- A. Manufacture bile
- B. Concentrate bile
- C. Remove toxins from the blood
- D. Make albumin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile produced by the liver.
Dietary fibres are very much required in our daily food, so as to?
- A. To provide extra protein
- B. To balance the insulin secreted by pancreas
- C. To help our body get rid of undigested food
- D. To decrease tiredness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dietary fiber aids in digestion by adding bulk to stool and helping the body eliminate undigested food, promoting regular bowel movements.