Heartburn - A burning sensation in the chest or throat
Hyperglycemia - High sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - Low sugar in the blood
Jaundice - Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
Vomitus - Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
BMs - Bowel Movements
GERD - Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
GI - Gastro-Intestinal
HBV - Hepatitis B Virus
IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
I&O - Intake and Ouput
IV - Intravenous
,A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question? - Supine position after
meals
A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person? -
Baked chicken
A person is vomiting. You should - Turn the person's head to the side
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals - Bleeding
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with - Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin
Gallbladder attacks usually occur - Suddenly after eating
Which is a sign of gallstones? - Abdominal pain
Hepatitis is inflammation of the - Liver
Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person? - Hepatitis A
Hepatitis requires - Standard precautions
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis - Alcohol abuse
A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question? - Encourage fluids
A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood. - True
Which is a sign of diabetes? - Hunger
,A person with diabetes needs - Good foot care
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for - Hypoglycemia
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or - 3 or 4 times a day
A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is - Alcohol use
If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be - Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after
eating
Aspirated vomitus - Can obstruct an airway
If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because - It signals bleeding
Diverticular disease may occur because of - Aging
Gallstones are - Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked
A symptom of gallstones is - Pain in the back, abdomen, or right underarm area
When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is - Hepatitis
A
A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of - Itching
An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely has - Type 2
, A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face and
rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of - Hyperglycemia
What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD? - 1. Weight loss
2. Smoking cessation
3. No alcohol
4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals
What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting? - 1. Turn the head to the side
2. Place an emesis basin under the chin
3. Move the vomitus away after they are done
4. Perform mouth care
5. Eliminate any odors
3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are - 1. Over 50 years of age
2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber
3. Obese
A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after - Eating
Hepatitis A is spread by the - Oral - Fecal route
Hepatitis B is present in the - body fluids
Hepatitis C can be transmitted even when the person has - no signs or symptoms
Hepatitis D occurs only in people with - Hepatitis B
Hepatitis E is not common in - America
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