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c17 Nutrition_and_Upper_Gastrointestinal_Disorders

Nutrition for Health and Healthcare 6th Edition By DeBruyne Pinna

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c17 Nutrition_and_Upper_Gastrointestinal_Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

True / False

 

1. Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.​

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True
REFERENCES:   17.1 Conditions Affecting the Mouth and Esophagus
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NHHE.DEBR.17.17.1 – Describe the causes, consequences, and nutrition management of dry mouth, dysphagia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Understand

 

2. Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common in elderly persons and frequently follows a stroke.​

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True
REFERENCES:   17.1 Conditions Affecting the Mouth and Esophagus
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NHHE.DEBR.17.17.1 – Describe the causes, consequences, and nutrition management of dry mouth, dysphagia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

 

3. In the dietary treatment of gastritis, it is important to eliminate irritating foods and beverages.​

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False
REFERENCES:   17.2 Conditions Affecting the Stomach
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NHHE.DEBR.17.17.2 – Identify some common stomach disorders and summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may promote healing or improve symptoms.
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Remember

 

4. Even occasional vomiting can cause esophagitis and fluid and electrolyte imbalances and may require medical care.​

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   False
REFERENCES:   17.2 Conditions Affecting the Stomach
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NHHE.DEBR.17.17.2 – Identify some common stomach disorders and summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may promote healing or improve symptoms.
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Understand

 

5. Psychological stress by itself is not believed to cause ulcers, but it has effects on physiological processes and behaviors that may increase a person’s vulnerability.​

  a. True
  b. False

 

ANSWER:   True
REFERENCES:   17.2 Conditions Affecting the Stomach
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   NHHE.DEBR.17.17.2 – Identify some common stomach disorders and summarize the medical treatments and dietary strategies that may promote healing or improve symptoms.
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Understand

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