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Question 1 of 5

For an organ lying within a body cavity, the tissue which is farthest away from the inner core or lumen of the organ is called the:

A. Muscularis externa

B. Serosa

C. Mucosa

D. Myenteric Plexus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serosa

Question 2 of 5

A client with cirrhosis is at risk for developing complications. Which condition is the most serious and potentially life-threatening?

A. Esophageal varices

B. Ascites

C. Peripheral edema

D. Asterixis (liver flap)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Esophageal varices

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is not a function of saliva:

A. Helps in articulation.

B. Helps in swallowing.

C. Helps in dental caries by increasing acidity of oral cavity.

D. Kills microorganisms by lysozymes.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Helps in dental caries by increasing acidity of oral cavity.

Question 4 of 5

The patient has been newly diagnosed with Wilson's disease and D-penicillamine, a chelating agent, has been prescribe What assessment finding should the nurse expect?

A. Pruritus

B. Acute kidney injury

C. Corneal Fleischer rings

D. Elevated serum iron levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Corneal Fleischer rings

Question 5 of 5

The cardiac or lower gastroesophageal sphincter is composed of ______ muscle and prevents chyme from moving into the

A. smooth; esophagus

B. skeletal; esophagus

C. smooth; duodenum

D. skeletal; duodenum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: smooth; esophagus

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