Lower gi bleed - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Differential Diagnosis Final Exam Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade 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 Wha...

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...

Medical Study Guide - What is appendicitis? - correct answer pain in the right lower quadrant, caused by an infected appendix What are symptoms of appendicitis? - correct answer pain and/or rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (positive Markel test); vomiting and fever What is a Gastrointestinal Bleed (GI Bleed)? - correct answer bleeding in the intestinal tract, and may be the upper GI tract or lower GI tract (S+S will help determine the location) What are the symptoms of an ...

GNUR 238- FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025 A+ indigestion - ANS-burning pain or heartburn, associated with GERD coffee ground emesis - ANS-vomiting that signifies a lower GI tract bleed in which the blood hit the stomach and turned black black stool - ANS-stool that signifies an upper GI bleed or medication side effect, might contribute to constipation and exhibit vomiting up bright red blood pasty white stool - ANS-stool that lacks bilirubin jaundice - ANS-yellowing of the sclera of the eye...

TEST BANK Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 6th Edition by Nina KowalczykTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Respiratory System ...........................................................................................

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...

Disorders of the GI System NURS 5315 Test 4Primary manifestations of SRMD - correct answer GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers - correct answer Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed - correct answer any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... - correct answer frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes - correct answer bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the ...

NSG 124 - GI RandomIf GI bleed is suspected, what are the signs of hypovolemic shock? signs of hypovolemic shock such as tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, altered level of consciousness, pallor, and cool and clammy skin. what meds would not be given to some one with PUD? corticosteroids, NSAIDs, aspirin - all make ulcers WORSE how is midepigastric pain eliminated in duodenal ulcers? by eating or drinking water or antacids....but that doesn't work for gastric ulcers remember d...

Anatomy of the abdomen CORRECT ANSWER Upper GI bleed CORRECT ANSWER 80% of GI bleeds Peptic ulcer disease (gastric, duodenal)- ~50% Esophageal- 10-20% Stress ulcers Mallory-Weiss tears Cancer Lower GI bleed CORRECT ANSWER 20% of GI bleeds Diverticulosis Angiodysplasia (AVMs) Tumor Radiation Colitis Inflammatory (Crohn's) Infectious (C diff, E coli) Which type of GI bleed has a higher mortality CORRECT ANSWER Upper Management of upper GI bleeds CORRECT ANSWER *Address th...

NREMT COGNITIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ In trauma a low pulse pressure suggests? Significant blood loss Blood pressure has a direct effect on? The perfusion of the bodys tissues Cells that die during a stroke are called? Infarcted cells You are called to a home where a 91 year old man has had a syncopal episode and is vomiting. The caregiver who called 911 stated that the patient's bowel movements have been bright red since yesterday. The patient has not complained of any pain, ...