GU/GI

GI Assessments

100

RUQ pain with palpation, can indicate cholecystitis 

Murphy's sign

200

Pain when releasing pressure on RLQ

Rebound tenderness

300

These are signs and symptoms of dehydration

Tenting with skin turgor, dry mucosal, high HR, low BP

400

Stools with a GI bleed

Black if upper, bloody if lower

500

Nausea, vomiting, decreased or absent bowel sounds

Bowel Obstruction

GI Disorders

100

Rebound tenderness, increased WBC, can be managed with antibiotics or surgery

Appendicitis

200

Can be caused by a blockage, which is typically a stone or not squeezing properly. Low fat diet is recommended with this disorder

Cholecystitis 

300

This can be viral or bacterial, places the patient at risk for dehydration

Gastroenteritis

400

When food particles get stuck in pockets in the intestines, pain is the most common symptom

Diverticulitis

500

This can be caused from poor sphincter, hiatal hernia, or low pH. Diagnosed with an EGD and treated with PPIs

GERD

GI Disorders

100

Most common cause of this is H. Pylori

Peptic ulcer disease

200

An umbrella term for Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis

IBS

300

Can be caused by mechanical or non-mechanical, a NG tube may be needed during the initial stages

Bowel Obstruction

400

There are different types including A, B, C, D, & E. Often spread by blood, stool, or through alcohol abuse

Hepatitis

500

Lipase is a common lab value to diagnose this disorder, patient often must remain NPO to allow for healing

Pancreatitis

GU Assessments

100

What is normal colored urine?

Pale yellow, clear

200

What might pink or red urine indicate?

Blood in urine

300

What might tea colored urine indicate?

Liver issues, Rhabdomylosis, Severe Dehydration

400

What might flank pain indicate?

Pyelonephritis, Kidney stones

500

What is normal urine output?

Adults is typically 0.5 to 1.5 mL/kg/hour

GU Disorders

100

Usually reversible, rapid decline in kidneys and buildup of toxins, can have pre, intra, or post renal causes

Acute Renal Failure or Acute Kidney Injury

200

Slowly develops over months or years, leads to fluid accumulation, inability to filter waste and balance electrolytes

Chronic Kidney Disease

300

Treatment for chronic kidney disease. Helps to balance electrolytes and fluids

Dialysis

400

Often starts as a UTI. Treatment includes antibiotics, fluids, pain medication, positioning, and heat compress

Pyelonephritis

500

Can be caused by strep throat. Alters the part responsible for filtering waste, this can be acute or chronic

Glomerulonephritis