Esophagus
In adults, the approximate length of esophagus is:
25 cm
The entry of food into the stomach is controlled by:
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
What is informed consent?
A principle in medical ethics and medical law, specifying that a patient must have sufficient information and understanding before making decisions about their medical care.
The infectious disease found most often in the esophagus is:
Candidiasis
Normal hemoglobin levels in Adult Males range from:
13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
The outermost layer of the esophagus is made up of:
Muscularis
J-shaped, distensible organ located below the diaphragm, between the esophagus and the duodenum is called:
The Stomach
What is advocacy?
Supporting patients' rights by informing patients and supporting them in their decisions.
Outpouching of the esophageal wall located immediately above the lower esophageal sphincter are known as:
Epiphrenic diverticula
Normal hemoglobin levels in Adult Females range from:
12.1 to 15.1 g/dL
The first step in treating Gerd is:
Behavioral Modification
Name 2 functions the movement of the stomach serve:
1. Mixing and grinding of food
2. Controlled emptying of the gastric contents into the duodenum
Accreditation standards are developed by:
Joint Comission
Esophageal fistulas in adults are most often caused by:
Cancer
Normal Platelet counts in adults range from:
150,000 to 150,000 platelets per microliter of blood
Life-threatening bleeding is frequently a complication of:
Esophageal varices
Name the four layers of the stomach wall:
Mucosa, Submucosa, Muscularis, Serosa
Who develops standards of care for nursing?
Which infection has been associated with gastric cancer?
H.Pylori
Normal INR range for a healthy adult is:
1.1 or below
The most frequently observed foreign-body obstruction in the adult esophagus are:
Pieces of meat
occurs when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.
Which is the professional society for registered nurses & other healthcare professionals involved in the practice of gastroenterology?
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Inc.
Most gastric cancers are what kind?
Adenocarcinomas
Patients should discontinue antiplatelets such a Plavix and Aspirin as soon as:
Plavix: 1 week before the procedure
Baby Aspirin: No need for discontinuation