Anatomy
What part of the bowel is an ileostomy placed in?
Ileum
Fluid build up in the abdominal cavity is known as?
Ascites
What part of the body is removed during a cholecystectomy?
Gallbladder
At what hemoglobin level do we transfuse?
<70 g/dL
What inpatient unit does Sara work on?
Orthopedics
What quadrant is the gallbladder in?
Right upper quadrant
Fever and pain around the navel/right lower quadrant are two symptoms of what?
Appendicitis
What is the procedure called where the peritoneal cavity is punctured with a needle to drain peritoneal fluid?
Paracentesis
What two pain medications make Percocet?
Oxycodone and acetaminophen
What is Sara's sister's name?
Emily
What organ is part of the lymphatic system that acts as a blood filter?
Spleen
Name two types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
What are the minimum monitoring requirements as outline by LHSC for a blood transfusion?
Vitals prior to the transfusion, at the 15 minute mark and after the transfusion
What is the cardiac specific marker that measures damage to the heart?
Troponin
What is Sara's enneagram number?
Number one
What are the two sphincters of the stomach called?
Esophageal and Pyloric
Inguinal, hiatal and umbilical are types of what?
What is the common name for a pancreaticoduodenectomy?
A Whipple
Why are patients with hepatic encephalopathy prescribed Lactulose?
It helps remove ammonia from the blood stream that a damaged liver cannot, which can improve mental status
Who is Sara's favourite Kardashian?
Kim Kardashian
Name two functions of the liver
1. Filters the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body.
2. Detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs.
3. Secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines.
4. Makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions.
What is surgical procedure used to treat colon cancer?
Bowel resection
What are the three different types of stomas?
Loop stoma, End stoma, Double barrel stoma
What type of IV medication would be prescribed for a patient who has a GI bleed?
Pantoprazole
What is Sara's hometown?
Tillsonburg