Chapter 17: Abdomen

Chapter 17: Abdomen

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many abdominal structures is the:

a.	peritoneum.
b.	mediastinum.
c.	periosteum.
d.	hilum.

 

 

ANS:  A

The peritoneum is a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and serves as a protective cover.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 370

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

 

2. What part of the small intestine forms a C-shaped curve around the head of the pancreas?

a.	Duodenum
b.	Ileum
c.	Jejunum
d.	Pylorus

 

 

ANS:  A

The C-shaped curve around the head of the pancreas is the duodenum, the first 12 inches of the small intestine.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 372

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

 

3. Peristalsis of intestinal contents is under the control of:

a.	cognitive processes.
b.	gravity.
c.	the autonomic nervous system.
d.	the fluid content of the stomach.

 

 

ANS:  C

The movement of food and digestive products is regulated by the autonomic nervous system.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 372

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

 

4. The esophagus travels a route from:

a.	behind the trachea through the mediastinal cavity.
b.	lateral to the trachea through the diaphragm.
c.	left of the trachea through the peritoneum.
d.	the anterior trachea through the cardiac orifice.

 

 

ANS:  A

The esophagus lies posteriorly to the trachea, descends through the mediastinal cavity and through the diaphragm, and enters the stomach. The esophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   p. 372

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

 

5. Which of the following organs is part of the alimentary tract?

a.	Pancreas
b.	Stomach
c.	Gallbladder
d.	Liver

 

 

ANS:  B

The term alimentary tract refers to the continuous tract from the mouth to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 370; 372

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation