Bowels - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module 5 Quiz GI,GU,Breast and Axilla How do we perform light palpation on the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER use first 4 fingers to depress the skin about 1 cm inside and move it in a rotation motion, clockwise. GI assessment order - CORRECT ANSWER inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate Why do we listen before we palpate the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER so we do not disrupt or dislodge anything within th...

Foundations of Clinical Nursing Question and answers verified to pass Foundations of Clinical Nursing (Exam 2) Which is most important when caring for a patient with a colostomy stoma? A. Cleansing the stoma with cool water. B. Spraying an air freshener in the room. C. Selecting a colostomy bag with an appropriate sized stomal opening. D. Wearing sterile gloves when caring for the stoma. - correct answer C. Selecting a colostomy bag with an appropriate sized stomal opening. ...

Exam 3: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Complete Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: when should H2 blockers and PPIs be taken? Answer: take 30 minutes before meals Q: what diagnostic assessment is done to determine the function of the LES Answer: upper GI endoscopy Q: if an ulcer is suspected, what diagnosis assessment is done Answer: esophagogastroduodenoscopy Q: signs of peritonitis ...

Final Exam: NR509/ NR 509 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Physical Assessment Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Chamberlain Colon Cancer s/s -changes in stool (freq/constipation) -palpable mass (late stage) -pencil thin stool (Lg mass compresses stool) -hematochezia -positive cologuard/fecal tests= colonoscopy QUESTION borborygmi Answer: loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling increased motility or hyper- peristalsis; occurs with early b...

BUBBLE HE assessment Correct Answer-Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia, Episiotomy, Homan's Sign, Emotional Status Homan's sign Correct Answer-pain in *calf upon dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicated thrombophlebitis clonus reflex Correct Answer-rhythmic muscle contraction and relaxation during stretch reflex B- Breast (identification of engorgement, mastitis, colostrum) Normal signs of breast Correct Answer-NORMAL: soft, full, nipples: skin intact no soreness reported B...

QUESTION S/S of IBD Answer: *diarrhea -may contain blood or mucus *abdominal pain or cramping *malaise *fever *weight loss QUESTION treatment of IBD Answer: *medications -anti-inflammatory agents -antidiarrheal drugs *↓ fat, ↓ fiber diet that is ↑ in protein and calories QUESTION Nursing Management of IBD Answer: *monitor symptoms *maintaining fluid and nutrition status *controlling painQUESTION Intestinal obstruction Answer: blockage of intestine that prevents norm...

How many medications does it typically take to be considered "polypharmacy?" A -Three B -Ten C -Twenty-four D -Five or more - D -Five or more The ANP knows that it is her responsibility to report certain things to the proper authorities. Which of the following is NOT required to be reported? A - gunshot wound B - suspected child abuse C - drug abuse D - stab wounds - C - drug abuse Drug abuse is not required by law to be reported. Gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and child abuse (actual...

Exam 1: NSG 316/ NSG316 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Guide | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: functional assessment components Answer: -basis for care planning, goal setting, and discharge planning -self care (ADLs) -self maintenance (IADLs) -physical mobility Q: collecting subjective data for the ill person Answer: information about health problem Q: obtaining an accurate and current health history Answer: -subje...

Spinal cord disorders; AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA... (Spinal Cord Injury At T-6 Or Higher) Triggered by sustained stimuli at T-6 or below from: Restrictive Clothing Full Bladder or UTI Pressure Areas Fecal Impaction LEVEL OF INJURY ABOVE WAIST Vasodilation Above higher BP-Severe & Rapid Flushed Face • Headache Distended Neck Veins lower Heart Rate higher Sweating -Level of Injury-t Vasoconstriction Below Pale Cool No Sweating Signs of spinal injury after an accident may include...

Pathophysiology - Correct answer-The study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings Etiology - Correct answer-The study of the causes and origins of disease Pathogenesis - Correct answer-Development or evolution of a disease Allostasis - Correct answer-Ability to achieve stability through change Allostatic load - Correct answer-The long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body Allostatic overload - Correct answer-Over activation of adaptive systems -High...