In Order to Facilitate the Pooling of Stomach Contents and Hinder

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to facilitate the pooling of stomach contents and hinder their movement into the duodenum,an unconscious person undergoing gastric lavage needs to be positioned:

• A) on their back.
• B) on their right side.
• C) on their left side.
• D) in a semi-recumbent position

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Definitions:

External Cues

Environmental or physical triggers that can influence behavior or perceptions, often without conscious awareness.

Satiety

Satiety is the feeling of being full or satisfied, often experienced after eating, which signals the body to stop consuming food, playing a crucial role in controlling appetite and regulating food intake.

Metabolic Reaction

This term describes a chemical process within a living organism that is necessary for maintaining life, involving the buildup (anabolism) and breakdown (catabolism) of compounds.

Glycogen

A form of carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles, used as a primary energy source during physical activity.