Nutrition and Elimination

Question 1

What are the three functions of the Digestive System?

Answer 1

• prepares food physically and chemically
• absorbs food into the cells
• eliminates waste

Question 2

What is the Gastrointestinal System, and what does it do?

Answer 2

The digestive system. It is a long passageway extending from the mouth to the anus, the opening of the rectum. It helps absorb food and remove waste.

Question 3

Define Peristalsis:

Answer 3

Involuntary contractions

Question 4

What are normal changes in aging when having to do with the Digestive System?

Answer 4

• decreased saliva production

- dulled sense of taste may result in poor appetite

Question 5

Relating to the digestive system what observations should you report to the nurse?

Answer 5

• weight gain/loss
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• belching
• hard stool

Question 6

What is fetal incontinence?

Answer 6

Inability to control the bowels

Question 7

The Urinary System is composed of?

Answer 7

1. Gonads
2. Adrenal glands
3. Pancreas
4. Parathyroid gland
5. Pituitary gland

Question 8

What are the two main functions of the Urinary System?

Answer 8

• maintain homeostasis, influence growth and development

- regulate levels of sugar in the blood and levels of calcium in the bones

Question 9

What are normal changes in aging when related to the Urinary System?

Answer 9

• levels of hormones
• insulin production lessens
• body is less able to handle stress

Question 10

Relating to the Urinary System what observations should you report to the nurse?

Answer 10

• inadequate food intake
• complaints
• change in urination and amount of urination
• dribbling
• inadequate fluid intake

Question 11

What is a bladder infection?

Answer 11

Painful urination and itching.
Prevention: cleaning properly
Treatment: medication and ointment

Question 12

Define Nutrition:

Answer 12

Is how the body uses food to maintain health

Question 13

Define Nutrient:

Answer 13

Is something found in food that provides energy, promotes growth and health

Question 14

Define Metabolism:

Answer 14

Is the process by which nutrients are broken down to be used by the body for energy and other needs

Question 15

Explain what role nutrition plays in our bodies and why it is so important:

Answer 15

It helps the body grow new cells, maintain normal body function, and gives the body energy for activities.