After Teaching a Group of Students About Intestinal Obstruction, the Instructor

question 24

Multiple Choice

After teaching a group of students about intestinal obstruction, the instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the students identify which of the following as a cause of a functional obstruction?

• A) Volvulus
• B) Intussusception
• C) Tumor
• D) Abdominal surgery

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Definitions:

Monocots

A group of flowering plants characterized by having one seed leaf, or cotyledon, which influences the structure of their stems, leaves, and roots.

Eudicots

A major group of flowering plants characterized by the presence of two (di-) cotyledons, or seed leaves, in their seeds.

Pith

The central core of certain plants' stems and branches, consisting of soft, spongy parenchyma cells.

Caloric Intake

The total amount of calories consumed from foods and beverages over a specific period of time.