Mallory weiss tear Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5315 - Disorders of the GI System Test 4 -BLUE PRINT REAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS Primary manifestations of SRMD - ANSWER GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers - ANSWER Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed - ANSWER any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... - ANSWER frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes - ANSWER bleeding varices (vari...

CMSRN Exam Prep 2020Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - correct answer Causes: Mallory-Weiss tear, cancer, NSAID use, history of GERD. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, red bloody stools, asymptomatic. Diagnosis: CBC, endoscope to confirm. Treatment: Cause-based. Fluid replacement. Locating source. Cirrhosis (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - correct answer Causes: Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. Lipids stored in body cells instead. Symptoms: Abdo...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the mechanical ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should: Select one: A. reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds. B. disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar. C. place a call to the home health agency treating this patient. D. attempt to troubleshoot the mechanic...

CMSRN Exam Prep 2020-2021 with AnswersCMSRN Exam Prep 2020-2021 with AnswersCMSRN Exam Prep 2020-2021 with AnswersCMSRN Exam Prep 2020-2021 with AnswersCMSRN Exam Prep 2020-2021 with Answers Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - ANSWER-Causes: Mallory-Weiss tear, cancer, NSAID use, history of GERD. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, red bloody stools, asymptomatic. Diagnosis: CBC, endoscope to confirm. Treatment: Cause-based. Fluid replacement. Locating source. Cir...

Differential Diagnosis Final Exam 2024 |Questions and Answers |Graded A+ What could rebound tenderness indicate?1. acute abdomen 2. appendicitis What is the main physical exam finding of an acute abdomen?diffuse peritoneal irritation with rebound tenderness What are the physical exam findings of appendicitis?1. localized tenderness with RLQ guarding 2. positive psoas/obturator sign 3. mcburney point tenderness 4. positive rosving sign What are the causes of upper GI bleeding?1. ...

NURS 5315 GIUpper GI organs - correct answer mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs - correct answer small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation - correct answer hepatic artery receives oxygenated blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. The hepatic portal vein receives deoxygenated blood from the inferior and superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and delivers nutrients that have been absorbed from the intest...

A 75-year-old male presents to the clinic with a feeling of fullness in his throat and trouble swallowing. He complains of a worsening cough and more recently, bad breath to the point he avoids going out in public. What is the most appropriate first diagnostic test? A. Plain chest x-ray B. Barium esophagram C. Upper endoscopy D. Manometry E. CT of the chest Barium esophagram Correct. This patient presents with classic symptoms of Zenker's diverticulum, which is most commonly found in el...

CMSRN Exam Prep with Answers 2023/2024 Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - CORRECT ️️ Causes: Mallory-Weiss tear, cancer, NSAID use, history of GERD. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, red bloody stools, asymptomatic. Diagnosis: CBC, endoscope to confirm. Treatment: Cause-based. Fluid replacement. Locating source. Cirrhosis (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - CORRECT ️️ Causes: Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. Lipids stored in body cells inst...

cornea steamy, and the pupil moderately dilated and nonreactive to light. correct answersacute bacterial conjunctivitis A 3-week-old male infant is brought in by his mother due to his vomiting. The mother notes that a few days ago her son started vomiting after feeding, and it has become projectile in nature. The vomitus is non-bilious and contains no blood. The child seems hungry and nurses regularly, but the vomiting has become more frequent and is occurring with every feeding now. On physi...

NR 324 Final Exam Review With Questions and Answers Well Updated when to implement bleeding precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-using anticoagulants liver disease present platelets less than 150,000 hemophilia present using thrombolytic meds Impact of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-Low mood Weight loss Low energy Muscle wasting Increased risk of fractures Increased risk of hospital admissions Confusion Infections Reduced independence Increased risk for falls Reduced mobi...