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MED-SURG EXAM 3- GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagu...

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MED-SURG EXAM 3- GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED


gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal

function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus

Gastritis

inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Hiatal Hernia

protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm

Peptic Ulcer Disease

A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus, stomach,

or duodenum

Peritonitis

inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding

the organs within it)

Appendicitis

inflammation of the vermiform appendix

Gastroenteritis

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Ulterative Colitis

inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon

Cronh's disease

,inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both

Diverticular Diease

pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the musclar wall mostly in the colon

Hepatitis A Virus

inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or

water. Flu like symptoms.

Hepatitis B virus

virus that causes inflammation of the liver; transmitted through any body fluid, including

vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. N/V, fever, fatigue, RUQ pain, joint pain,

jaundice.

Hepatitis C virus

inflammation of the liver, trasnmitted by blood to blood contact, such as sharing

needles, unsanitary tattooing and accidental need sticks. Asymptomatic until liver

damage occurs.

Hepatitis D virus

Secondary infection caused by a mutated hepatitis virus. Only develops in patients with

Hepatitis B. Transmission same as B, any body fluid, including vaginal secretions,

semen, and blood. N/V, fever, fatigue, RUQ pain, joint pain, jaundice.

Hepatitis E virus

inflammation of liver, transmitted through fecal and oral route and contaminated

food/water. Flu like Symptoms.

nasal canula flow rate

1-6 LPM, 24-40% O2

, Simple face mask flow rate

5-8 L/min, 40-60% O2

Partial rebreather mask

6-10 L/min, 60-75% O2

nonrebreather mask

80-95% at flow rate of 10-15L/min to keep reservoir bag 2/3 full during I and E----one

way valve allows client to inhale max O2 from reservoir bag

GERD s/s

dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, painful swallowing, epigastric pain

Venti Mask (Venturi mask)

4-10 L/min, 24-50% O2

GERD dx and tx

Barium swallow

Esophageal manometry

pH monitor

Endoscopy

Biopsy



Avoidance of triggers

Avoid lying down for an hour after eating

Elevate the head of the bed

Visceral manipulation of hernia

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