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Question 1 of 5

In a radical pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for treatment of cancer of the pancreas, what anatomic structure is completely resected that will affect the patient's nutritional status?

A. Stomach

B. Pancreas

C. Common bile duct

D. Duodenum adjoining the pancreas

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Duodenum adjoining the pancreas

Question 2 of 5

A lipoprotein has the following components: 5% triglyceride, 20% cholesterol, 30% phospholipid, and 45% protein. This molecule would be best described as a

A. micelle.

B. chylomicron.

C. low-density lipoprotein.

D. high-density lipoprotein.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: high-density lipoprotein.

Question 3 of 5

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth during the process of digestion?

A. Amylase

B. Lipase

C. Pepsin

D. Trypsin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amylase

Question 4 of 5

A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The physician should be called immediately for which physical assessment finding?

A. Abdominal distention and rigidity

B. NG tube intentionally displaced by client

C. Absent or hypoactive bowel sounds

D. Nausea and occasional vomiting

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdominal distention and rigidity

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following cells produce hydrochloric acid?

A. parietal cells

B. enteroendocrine cells

C. mucous neck cells

D. chief cells

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: parietal cells

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