Esophagus s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Appendicitis Inflammation of the appendix usually in persons 10-19. S&S: periumbilical pain, RLQ pain, nvd, anorexia. Pain may initially be epigastric or periumbilical then settle in RLQ. Perforation, peritonitis and abscess formation are all potential complications UC S&S recurrent diarrhea, bloody stools, febrile, polyarthritis, uveitis, sclerosing cholangitis, erythema nodosum and pyoderma gangrenosum UC complications fissures, hemorrhoids, perirectal abscess, toxic megacolon, col...

Dysphagia Final Exam Questions With Complete Answers 2023 Graded A+. What does lateral view show that AP view doesn't show as well? - ANSWER Lateral view shows bolus flow through oral-pharyngeal-upper esophagus while separately viewing larynx and trachea What does AP view show that lateral view doesn't? - ANSWER A/P shows asymmetries in physiology and post swallow residue and allows you to see esophagus What term will you see in clinical practice to describe a 2 on the PAS? - ANSWER Flas...

Exam 2: NSG550/ NSG 550 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for NP Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Wilkes QUESTION Aneurysm Answer: CTA phase study, need to know what you'e looking for d/t contrast boluses and diff times (i.e. pulm artery and aneurysm diff methods for testing) QUESTION RF aneurysm Answer: HTN smoking obesity age any previous <3 surgery family hx congenital bicuspid valve atherosclerosis Q...

Med Surg V2 PN HESI EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS 2024-25 A+ 1. A primigravid client at 26 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what causes heartburn during pregnancy. The nurse should explain to the client that heartburn during pregnancy is usually caused by which of the following? 1. Increased peristaltic action during pregnancy. 2. Displacement of the stomach by the diaphragm. 3. Decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid. 4. Backflow of stomach contents into the ...

1. A primigravid client at 26 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what causes heartburn during pregnancy. The nurse should explain to the client that heartburn during pregnancy is usually caused by which of the following? 1. Increased peristaltic action during pregnancy. 2. Displacement of the stomach by the diaphragm. 3. Decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid. 4. Backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. correct answers4. Backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. 2. A cl...

PAS 535 GI Patho Exam | Questions and Answers What regulates flow from the esophagus? lower esophageal sphincter In the LES, distal esophageal muscles are an __________ mechanism internal In the LES, the diaphragm muscle is an __________ mechanism external The LES is mediated by the __________ nervous system parasympathetic What moves into the proximal esophagus when LES is incompetent? HCl (gastric acid) What is the cause of GERD? weak or incompetent LES What is a disorder of the esophagus w...

1. A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis to a room on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the client? A. A room with air exhaust directly to the outdoor environment Rationale: A room with air exhaust directly to the outside environment eliminates contamination of other client-care areas. This type of ventilation system is referred to as an airborne infection isolation room. B. A room with another nonsurgical client ...

What is gastritis? - Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. What are the causes of GERD? - Any condition or agent that alters c...

  A new graduate nurse practitioner has a patient presents with a hearing complaint. The patient states that they have had decreased hearing on the right side for the last month that is continuing to get worse. The NP completes both the Rinne and Weber tests. If the patient has Ménière's disease, what would be the expected finding on the Weber test? 1. AC is 2 times longer than BC 2. BC is 2 times longer than AC 3. The tuning fork lateralizes to the right ear 4. The tuning fork later...

FUNDAMENTALS ATI - MISSED PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A+ REVIEW 2025 A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a vaginal hysterectomy and asks for a drink. Her postoperative diet prescription reads: clear liquids; advance diet as tolerated. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "lunch trays should be here within the hour" b. "I am going to listen to your abdomen" c. I'll get you some water to drink d. "I would wait a bit, or you ...