Upper gi bleed - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Tums/Antacids Neutralize pH Q: H2 receptor blockers Answer: Pepcid Decreases acid production Q: PPIs Answer: Blocks proton pumps to block acid Stronger than H2 receptor blocker Q: GERD education Answer: Avoid triggers Eat small frequent meals and not before bed Untreated can lead to permanent ...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Upper GI organs mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation 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 intestinal system Osmotic diarrhea Caused by the p...

Hematemesis and Upper GI Bleed (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Define upper GI bleed Bleeding into the lumen of the proximal GI tract, proximal to the ligament of Treitz What are the signs/symptoms of an upper GI bleed? Hematemesis, melena, syncope, shock, fatigue, coffee-ground emesis, hematochezia, epigastric discomfort, epigastric tenderness, signs of hypovolemia, guaiac-positive stools Why is it possible to have hematochezia in an upper G...

Exam 1: PRN 1032/ PRN1032 Client Centered Care I Module 1 Review (2023/ 2024) | Rated A | Rasmussen Constipation Answer: A reduction in peristaltic movement, often a result of surgery or immobility.( if you cant walk, bowel movement decrease etc) Diarrhea Answer: Increased peristalsis that can be caused by inflammation, medication, or chronic bowel diseases. Fecal incontinence Answer: The inability the control bowel movements.,( after surgery ) Fecal imp...

MCCQE Study Set Questions And Answers With Verified Study Solutions What conditions should be considered in an adult presenting with an upper GI bleed? ANS 1. Peptic ulcer disease: Duodenal ulcers or Gastric ulcers 2. Varices 3. Mallory-weiss tears 4. Gastritis/esophagitis 5. Archenteric fistula 6. Malignancy 7. Angiodysplasia What factors should be considered in the triage of upper GI bleeding? ANS 1. Hemodynamic stability: pulse, SBP 2. Hemoglobin level 3. BUN:Creatinine ratio

indigestion Correct Answer-burning pain or heartburn, associated with GERD coffee ground emesis Correct Answer-vomiting that signifies a lower GI tract bleed in which the blood hit the stomach and turned black black stool Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-stool that lacks bilirubin jaundice Correct Answer-yellowing of the sclera of ...

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...