GI Bleeding & Gastritis
Expected stool appearance in a lower GI bleed.
What is hematochezia (bright red/maroon)?
Tip location for an upper-body CVAD.
What is the lower third of the superior vena cava?
If PN is stopped unexpectedly, hang this IV fluid to prevent hypoglycemia.
What is D10W at the same rate temporarily?
Hallmark exertional symptom of PAD that improves with rest.
What is intermittent claudication (leg pain/cramping)?
Normal capillary refill time you expect when assessing circulation to an extremity.
What is less than 2 seconds?
First overall priority when managing active GI bleeding.
What is stabilization of ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation)?
One pro and one con of PICC lines from the review.
What are decreased infection rates/long-term use (pro) and small gauge/external line and frequent assessments (con)?
Two daily monitoring priorities (labs) for patients receiving PN.
What are daily weights and serum electrolytes/glucose (plus I&O, triglycerides, LFTs)?
Two PAD management priorities besides meds/surgery.
What are smoking cessation and exercise/skin-wound care?
Define “urinary elimination” in one sentence.
What is the passage of urine out of the urinary tract through the sphincter and urethra?
A severe, life-threatening complication of lower GI hemorrhage.
What is hypovolemic shock?
Two serious early complications after CVAD insertion.
What are pneumothorax and malposition (also arterial puncture/bleeding)?
Filter size needed when lipids are infused with PN.
What is 1.2-micron tubing filter?
Colour-change, numbness attacks in digits triggered by cold/stress describe this phenomenon.
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?
The normal stool frequency range is for healthy bowel patterns.
What is three times a week to three times a day?
Two non-pharmacologic teaching points for acute gastritis recovery.
What are gradual diet advancement and avoidance of irritants (alcohol, spicy/fatty foods), plus small, frequent meals?
Dressing-change practices: antiseptic and PPE notes you must follow.
What are scrubbed with chlorhexidine (or povidone-iodine per policy), allowed to dry, use aseptic technique, and both nurse & patient mask?
Central vs peripheral access for long-term PN — name the requirement.
What is a central venous access device (CVAD) for long-term PN?
Name two complications associated with an aortic aneurysm.
What are rupture and dissection (also thrombosis, compression of nearby structures)?
Two simple nursing interventions to promote normal voiding.
What are the encouraged fluids (if not contraindicated), and establish a regular voiding schedule with privacy/comfort?
For N/V management, give two simple nursing measures before IV antiemetics.
What are small sips of clear fluids and a cool/odour-free environment with oral care (and trigger avoidance)?
You suddenly lose blood return before meds—two actions per policy.
What do not infuse and troubleshoot/verify (reposition, assess line, notify provider), ensuring tip placement confirmation as indicated?
Two asepsis/administration rules specific to CPN from the review.
What is a strict aseptic technique, and confirm catheter-tip placement (x-ray/ECG) before initiation (also check expiry/bottle #, monitor temps)?
Three things to monitor in suspected DVT besides ultrasound.
What are unilateral edema/asymmetry, calf tenderness/warmth, and changes in skin colour; watch for chest pain/SOB for possible PE.
Two key assessment findings suggest dehydration (fluid volume deficit).
What are tachycardia/hypotension, and decreased urine output with dry mucous membranes/poor turgor?