NP125 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM PREPARATION TEST
2024 UPDATE
Dumping syndrome
Rapid emptying of gastric contents into small intestines. Client experience ab pain,
nausea, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, palpitations & tachycardia.
cholelithiasis
gallstones
More likely to occur in people with a sedentary lifestyle
has a familial tendency
diabetics
obesity
This person would be placed on a low fat diet
digestive system
mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, intestines (small and large), liver,
gallbladder, pancreas
Obesity
A disorder that is prevalent in Industrialized countries
peptic ulcer
open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum
Can cause vomiting of blood called haematemesis
peritonitis
Characterized by inflammation, redness, swelling, serous fluid production becoming
purulent,
nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain and distention.
symptoms of shock may emerge.
Peritonitis risk post surgical
life threatening condition from bowel surgery
needs to be treated immediately
will have hypoactive or no bowel sounds
Pt. may want to be in the fetal position
Stomach distention and rigidity
Being supine causes more pain
Pain
The 5th vital sign
is subjective
reactions vary widely
no technology to monitor
IBS/Chron's Disease
Affects all sections, inflammation, ulcers, fluid electrolyte loss
, stomatitis
inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
A chronic condition in which the bowels are sensitive to certain foods and stress;
mucous in the stool
pain and bloating and alteration in elimination
treated with laxatives and antidiarrheals according to symptoms
The nerves become sensitive in the bowels
periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually
associated with abdominal pain
hiatal hernia
protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm
Have pt. sit in semi fowler
do not lay flat.
Hepatitis A
Ends in a vowel, comes from the bowel
fecal to oral route
contaminated water or shellfish often from infected food.
15-60 days most infectious 2weeks before onset of symptoms to one week after
jaundice.
s/s Acute onset at prodomal
malaise, fever, loss of appetite
Hepatitis B
virus that causes inflammation of the liver;
transmitted through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood
6 weeks-6mon infectious period before symptoms begin and persist to 4-6mon after
acute onset and could continue of lifetime for chronic carriers
s/s slow onset, may be asymptomatic.
Hepatitis C
The most widespread chronic blood-bourne illness in the US.
No Vaccine available
infectious 1-2 weeks before symptoms appear-continues for lifetime for chronic carriers
s/s slow onset, may be asymptomatic until liver damage occurs
Bulimia
eating disorder of binging and purging
Leads to severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance, starvation, dental problems and death
Pancreatic cancer
Disease is asymptomatic in the early stages and usually fatal in one year of discovery.
diets high in red meats and fats may increase the risks of getting this type of cancer.
What is unique about the liver
no other organ has the capability to regenerate functional tissues
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
Characterized by RLQ pain and can rupture if heat is applied.
bowel obstruction
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