Epigastric region stomach - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pathophysiology Final NUR 2063 final examGastritis and Etiology and patho - correct answer inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions manifestations of gastritis - correct answer indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain,...

Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology, 7th Edition Chapter 1: Organization of the Body Test Bank TRUE/FALSE 1. A scientific theory is a fact. ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 4 TOP: Science and Society 2. A theory that is supported by repeated observation and experimentation is called a hypothesis. ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 3. A theory may eventually become a law. ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 4. In humans, all respiration occu...

Pathophysiology Exam 2 Rasmussen University Winter 2021/ 115 Questions and Answers/ Causes, Manifestations and Treatment / Newly Reviewed . Terms like: Gastritis - Answer: an inflammation of the stomachs mucosal lining. It can involve the entire stomach or a region. Manifestations: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. Causes: excessive alc...

Management of Patients with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders Chapter 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who just has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. When teaching the patient about his new diagnosis, how should the nurse best describe a peptic ulcer? A) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach B) Erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestine C) Bleeding from the mucosa in the stomach D) Viral invasion of the stomach wall B Feedback: A peptic ulcer is erosion of the lining o...

anatomy - The study of body structure Physiology - The study of body function microscopic anatomy - structures too small to be seen with the naked eye gross anatomy - Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye regional anatomy - Specific regions of the body surface anatomy - superficial and internal structures as they relate to their location on the body surface systemic anatomy - studies structures involved with a specific activity parietal layer - lines the in...

Pathophysiology Exam 2 Rasmussen University Winter 2021/ 115 Questions and Answers/ Causes, Manifestations and Treatment / Newly Reviewed . Terms like: Gastritis - Answer: an inflammation of the stomachs mucosal lining. It can involve the entire stomach or a region. Manifestations: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. Causes: excessive alc...

ANP Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2024 The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy. - ANSWERSsurface Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most complex to the simplest? - ANSWERSorganism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular In which abdominopelvic quadrant and region is the stomach predominantly found? - ANSWERSleft upper quadrant and epigastric region A person who is standing facing forward with h...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - Chronic Gastritis Symptoms of: Anore...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

1. Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stom- ach or a region): Gastritis 2. Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage: Acute Gastritis 3. Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain: Acute Gastritis 4. Gastritis develops gradually.: Chronic Gastritis 5. Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive: Chronic Gas- tritis 6. Symptoms of: Anorexia, naus...