Name the procedure where the physician will view the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine.
What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
100
A serious complication of a hernia in which the blood supply to the tissues becomes occluded is called a
What is a strangulated hernia.
100
Name a nursing diagnosis that could be written for the patient who is hemorrhaging and in hypovolemic shock from a bleeding peptic ulcer.
What is Ineffective tissue perfusion (gastrointestional).
100
The nurse makes this very important assessment in the patient in order to determine the return of peristalsis after abdominal surgery
What is bowel sound assessment.
100
Class of medications used to treat H.pylori.
What are antibiotics.
200
Explain the purpose of the transverse loop colostomy done for a patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon.
What is a temporary procedure used to allow the healing of the bowel by diverting feces.
200
Familial predisposition of a cancer causing gene, getting regular check-ups, a diet high in fiber are all factors in what disease?
What is colon cancer.
200
Appropriate nursing interventions for the patient admitted with Crohn's disease would include: (name 3)
What are, daily weights, I&O q shift, provide BSC (bedside commode).
200
an ng tube has several purposes. Compare what it does when it is used for the purpose of lavage and gavage.
What is irrigation of the stomach to remove secretions in lavage, and instillation of liquid nutritional supplements into the stomach for gavage.
200
Name 3 drug classifications used to assist with decreasing gastric acidity.
What are Antacids, Proton pump inhibitors, Histamine Receptor blockers.
300
Teaching the patient to collect 3 different stools on subsequent days is done when the physician is looking for what in the stool?
What are Ova and Parasites
300
Patients with this disorder will complain of mild to severe pain the the LEFT lower quadrant.
What is diverticulitis?
300
Remain upright for 1-2 hours after meals is a nursing intervention taught to patients to prevent symptoms of this
What GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
300
The intestinal infection caused by contaminated undercooked beef from a specific pathogen bacteria is
What is E-coli O157:H7 intestinal infection
300
Class of medications that should used with caution in the elderly in order to prevent the problems contributing to peptic ulcers in the aging population.
What are NSAIDS
400
Very important deficiency anticipated following a gastrectomy the nurse must assess for
What is Vitamin B12 deficiency.
400
A protrusion of the upper stomach into the lower portion of the thorax through the diaphragm is called
What is hiatial hernia
400
Your patient complains that he will never adjust to his new colostomy. The most appropriate nursing action is
What is to allow the patient to express his concerns.
400
The most lethal complication of a peptic ulcer
What is perforation
400
As the recommended treatment for Crohn's disease, Sulfasalazine should include teaching the patient this.
What is make sure to have adequate hydration to prevent crystallization in the kidneys.
500
A Colonoscopy should be preformed how often in people over the age of 50?
What is every 5 years
500
The physician needs the nurse to assist in examining the patient's rectal area. What position will the nurse place the patient in?
What is knee chest position
500
Name the nursing interventions for the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements r/t bowel hypermotility and decreased absorption in a patient with inflammatory bowel disease.
What is provide at least 6 small frequent meals a day
500
appropriate nursing interventions for a patient in the ER suffering from an acute appendicitis would include: name 3
What are: give nothing by mouth, encourage bed rest, measure I&O.
500
Name the antifungal that should not be taken with H2 antagonists, antacids, omeprazole, or loratidine. Monitor liver function tests often