Assessment
What color would a pt. stool appear after having a barium swallow study done?
What is white or gray
A pt. has been instructed by the nurse to not eat a few hours before bedtime to decreases epigastric burning. This pt. has what upper GI disorder?
What is GERD
An inpatient pt. has fecal incontinence. What is the intervention called when the nurse toilets the pt. 30 minutes before breakfast everyday to avoid incontinence?
What is bowel training
Third leading cause of cancer related deaths
What is colon cancer
The nursing is educating on stoma care. When should the nurse instruct the pt. to empty the collection bag?
What is 1/3 full
Coffee ground emesis is an indication of what?
What is internal bleeding in the upper GI tract
The pt. reports to the clinic with bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and recent weight loss. Imaging shows inflammation in the colon. The pt. will be diagnosed with what?
What is Ulcerative Colitis
What is placed in a pt. with bowel obstruction to promote abd. decompression?
What is NG tube
Raisins, fresh fruit (not dried), vegetables, chicken, milk, oats are all examples of what type of diet?
What is Low FODMAP diet.
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly
The nurse has just completed cares for a pt. with C.diff. How would the nurse perform proper hand hygiene when existing the room?
What is washing with antimicrobial soap and water.
NO hand sanitizer
A Pt. presents to his PCP stating he has developed ulcerations in his mouth as well as pain on his tongue. What history would the nurse want to assess as a possible RF for oral cancer?
What is the use of tabacco
A pt. presents to the ER with epigastric pain 1-2 hours after meals. While collecting subjective data the nurse finds out the pt. recently had surgery and has been taking high doses of NSAID's. What is the pt. at risk for?
What is peptic ulcer disease
What is a priority intervention for an immobile pt. dx. with C. diff who is experiencing several episodes of diarrhea?
What is peri care with the application of barrier cream.
What is anemia
A pt. has a small bowel obstruction. What type of mediation should the nurse question if the provider orders it.
What are laxatives (i.e.Senna)
A pt. is one day post-op and now has a colostomy. The nurses assess that the stoma is dusky/ blue in color. What action should the nurse take?
What is call the provider.
When a part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle.
What is Hiatal Hernia
Sack like out patching of the esophagus
What is Esophageal Diverticula
How are ulcerative colitis and crohn's the same?
What is inflammation or types of inflammatory bowel disease
What is a complication of Esophageal Strictures?
What is aspiration
Esophageal Strictures- narrowing of the esophagus
A pt. presents to the ER reports RLQ pain with N/V. The pt. is dx with Appendicitis. What is pain in the RLQ caused by acute Appendicitis called?
What is McBurney's point
Autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestine mucosa. Damage is exacerbated by the ingestion of gluten.
What is Celiac Disease
The nurse is caring for a pt. with a confirmed GI bleed. What type of medication would the nurse anticipate the provider ordering to decrease acid secretions?
What is PPI
This common medication used to treat nausea and vomiting can cause CNS side effects such as, anxiety, hallucinations, tremors, etc.
A pt. with peptic ulcer has a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, rigid abdomen and absent bowel sounds. What complication does the suspect is happening?
What is perforation