Paralytic ileus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What can hypoactive or absent abdominal sounds indicate? - - Postoperative paralytic ileus or peritonitis related paralytic ileus. Paralytic ileus - - Also known as functional ileus, this is a condition that occurs when the muscles of the intestines are temporarily paralyzed, preventing food from passing through Peritonitis - - Inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it) What can hyperactive bowel sounds indicate? - - ea...

4 forms of colitis answer: - 1. pseudomembranous 2. ulcerative 3. ischemic 4 infectious a __________ obstruction results form the bowel being physically blocked by something answer: - mechanical obstruction A _____________obstruction or _____________ is when the bowel lacks normal peristalsis answer: - nonmechanical obstruction or paralytic ileus a 7 year old boy presents to the emergency department with acute testicular pain localized to teh superior pole of his right testis. what is t...

ENA Review Test 4 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Visceral Pain - ANSWERSpain originating from the visceral organs. Typically described as aching in character. Somatic Pain - ANSWERSpain originating from bone, joint, muscle, skin, or connective tissue. It typically is described as aching or throbbing. PQRST mnemonic - ANSWERSProvokes Quality Radiation Severity Time Abdominal Assessment: Inspection - ANSWERSposition facial expression for signs of discomfort skin color, temperatu...

Exam 2: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: IBS Answer: Dx criteria for? -Abdominal pain or discomfort that is: Relieved by defecation Associated with a change in the stool frequency and/or consistency -Mucor rhea (mucus in the stool) -Abdominal bloating Q: Diverticulum Answer: small, blind pouch resulting from a protrusion of the mucous membranes of a hollow organ t...

Why is it important to get baseline vitals before surgery? -Anesthesia will drop the blood pressure. -If systolic drops >20mmHg = CRITICAL -You will be able to compare other vitals taken to see if there is something wrong. What is a Paralytic ileus? S/S? Paralysis of the bowel due to surgery (common --especially in abdominal surgery) AKA decreased/absent peristalsis. -Caused by handling of intestines. -May last hours to days -S/S: absent bowel sounds, abdomen distention, a...

KEEP CALM and PASS NCLEX with MARK KLIMEK Review NCLEX with MARK KLIMEK Review 1. Acid-base balance/ventilators Rule of the B’s.. If the pH & the bicarb are both in the same direction = metabolic If they are in different directions = respiratory pH = 7.35-7.45 acidosis/alkalosis HCO3 (bicarb) = 22-26 (2+2+2 = 6) CO2 = 45-35 ex: pH: 7.30 = ↓ bicarb: 20 = ↓ = metabolic acidosis ex: pH: 7.58 =↑ bicarb: 32 = ↑ = metabolic alkalosis ex: pH: 7.22 =↓ bica...

2023 / 2024 RN HESI EXAM VERSION 1 (1) ALL 160 QUISIONS AND ANSWERS AND AS INCLUDED LATEST UPDATE 2023 GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS A + The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased h...

NUR 265 Neuro-Shock & Burns practice Created on:11/26/2018 Page 1 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input can cause a decrease in bl...

To establish hemodynamic monitoring for a patient, the nurse zeros the a. cardiac output monitoring system to the level of the left ventricle. b. pressure monitoring system to the level of the catheter tip in the patient. c. pressure monitoring system to the level of the atrium, or the phlebostatic axis. d. pressure monitoring system to the level of the atrium, or the midclavicular line - Answer - c The hemodynamic changes the nurse expects to find after successful initiation of intr...

When discussing causes of hypernatremia (elevated serum sodium), it is correct to include: Select all that apply. A) Excessive free water intake. B) Inappropriate administration of hypertonic saline solution. C) Over secretion of the hormone aldosterone. D) Cushing syndrome. E) Ingesting large amounts of dietary sodium. (Ans-B,C,&D High sodium can be caused by inappropriate administration of hypertonic saline (sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest), over secretion of aldosterone, and Cu...