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The GI tract includes: - Answer Mouth Esophagus (25 cm, smooth muscle) Stomach (produce chyem) Small intestine Large intestine Rectum Alterations in Bowel Elimination - Answer Constipation Fecal Impaction (unrelieved constipation) Diarrhea Fecal Incontinence Flatulence (aka gas...

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NURS 1503U - Foundations for Nursing
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The GI tract includes: - Answer Mouth

Esophagus (25 cm, smooth

muscle)

Stomach (produce chyem)

Small intestine

Large intestine

Rectum



Alterations in Bowel Elimination - Answer Constipation

Fecal Impaction (unrelieved constipation)

Diarrhea

Fecal Incontinence

Flatulence (aka gas)

Hemorrhoids & Fissures



Assessment of Bowel Elimination- History - Answer Usual pattern

Routines around elimination

Characteristics of stool

Diet history

Fluid intake

Exercise, mobility and dexterity

Any aids

Illnesses affecting GI tract

Medications

,Emotional, social history



Enemas medications - Answer Cleansing enemas

Tap water

Normal saline

Soapsuds

Oil retention

Medicated (kayexulate)



Physiology of Respiration - Answer Oxygen is required to sustain life

Cardiac and respiratory systems function to supply the body's oxygen demands

Diaphragm - major respiratory muscle

Accessory muscles (scalene, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius

Lungs: left (2 lobes), right (3 lobes)



What factors affect adequate oxygenation? - Answer Circulation, ventilation, perfusion of blood,
hemoglobin, degrcease inspired oxygen conc, hyperkalemia, increase metabolic rate, pregnancy, fever,
chest wall movement



Respiratory Assessment - Answer Quality

Depth

Rate

Eupnea = normal

Cyanosis

bubbbling/gurgling

Wheezing = breathing out on expiration, narrow airway

Strider = common in kids. Heard in inspiration, blockage



Dyspnea Management - Answer Pharmacological agents ex, inhalers

, Oxygen Therapy

Raise HOB

Relaxation & Deep Breathing Techniques



Oxygen Therapy - Answer requires safe and accurate administration

Requires a doctor's order for type, amount, method of delivery and frequency (2L without orders)

Check agency policy



Oxygen Safety Precautions - Answer When handled properly O2 is a safe & valuable drug.

O2 - does not burn, but supports combustion

Do not use in presence of open flame or any strong heat source

Do not store O2 near radiators, heat ducts, steam pipes or other sources of heat

All smoking materials must be removed from the room

Smoking within 3 metres is prohibited

Do not lubricate O2 equipment. Oil and grease (vaseline/petroleum jelly) ignite easily (lotion, face
creams, hair dressings)

Do not use aerosol sprays in the vicinity of O2 equipment



Oxygen flow rates - Answer Nasal cannula = 1-6L/min

Reservoir nasal cannula = 1-15L/min

Venturi mask = 4-12L/ min

Partial non-rebreathing mask = 10-12L/min

Non-rebreathing mask = 15L/min

Face tent = 8-12L/min



Nursing Responsibilities for O2 therapy - Answer Assess oxygen set up

Assess respiratory statues

Start and end of shift and at least q4h

Check tubing

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