{"id":6108,"date":"2025-06-04T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=6108"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:49:49","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Biliary atresia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-biliary-atresia\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on biliary atresia. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient with a history of biliary atresia as an infant. The nurse recalls that this condition may affect which major organ(s)? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select all that apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Liver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Stomach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Rectum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Esophagus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Duodenum<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Duodenum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> The duodenum can be impacted by biliary atresia. The duodenum is connected to the gallbladder via the common bile duct. The gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile through the cystic duct, down the common bile duct, and into the duodenum, to help with digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biliary atresia refers to the obstruction or total absence of bile ducts, which results in impaired bile flow from the liver into the gallbladder and small intestine. This condition can impact the liver and duodenum. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped hollow organ found beneath the liver that stores and concentrates the bile. Liver cells produce bile, which helps digest fats in the intestines. The bile flows from the liver into the right and left hepatic ducts, which merge to form the common hepatic duct. The common hepatic duct is where the cystic duct opens. The cystic duct functions like a two-way street, allowing the passage of bile from the liver to the gallbladder, where it is stored in between meals; while at the same time allowing bile to pass from the gallbladder into the common bile duct which is the part of the bile duct below the opening of the cystic duct. After a high-fat meal, the gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile through the cystic duct, down the common bile duct, and into the duodenum to help with digestion. Afterward, some of the bile is excreted through feces, giving them their characteristic color, while some are reabsorbed into the blood and then eliminated through urine.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/image_a9154b.png\" alt=\"Anatomy &amp; Physiology of Liver &amp; Gallbladder\nProduce bile: digest fats\nGallbladder: Stores &amp; concentrates bile\nCystic duct: 2-way street\nDuodenum\nHepatic ducts\nCommon hepatic duct\nCommon bile ducts\nSome of bile:\na) excreted through feces\nb) reabsorbed into blood and eliminated through urine\" class=\"wp-image-6110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/image_a9154b.png 740w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/image_a9154b.png?resize=300,161 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Liver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rational:<\/strong> Biliary atresia can impair bile flow from the liver. The liver is connected to the gallbladder via the cystic duct, which functions like a two-way street, allowing the passage of bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage in between meals. The cystic duct also allows the bile to pass from the gallbladder into the common bile duct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Stomach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Although the stomach is involved in digestion, the stomach is not connected to the gallbladder or biliary tree, thus not impacted by biliary atresia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Rectum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Although bile is excreted through stool, which passes through the rectum, the biliary tree does not connect to the rectum. Therefore, the rectum is not impacted by biliary atresia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Esophagus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Although involved in the passage of a food bolus from the mouth to the stomach, the esophagus is not connected to the gallbladder or biliary tree. Therefore, the esophagus is not impacted by biliary atresia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Biliary_atresia:_Nursing\">Biliary atresia: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. 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