Assessment and Diagnostics for Gastrointestinal Disorders (Online Lecture) Flashcards
1
Q
where does the GI tract start and end
A
mouth
anus
2
Q
peristalsis
A
propels food through the tract
3
Q
accessory organs
A
liver
gallbladder
pancreas
bile ducts
vasculature
4
Q
SNS action on GI
A
inhibitory effect
5
Q
PNS action on GI
A
peristalsis
- rest and digest
6
Q
function of GI tract
A
- breakdown of for for digestion
- absorption of nutrients
- elimination of undigested foodstuff or other waste products
7
Q
upper GI bleed appearance
A
dark red
8
Q
lower GI bleed apperence
A
bright red
9
Q
assess medications
A
NSAIDS
ASA
antihypertensive
laxative
10
Q
assess current state of health
A
nasuea
vomitting
diarrhea
constipation
indigestion
swallowing
pain
11
Q
assess previous health
A
past GI illness
ulcers
gallbladder disease
IBS
GERD
GI Bleed
abdominal trauma
12
Q
order of assessment for the abdomen
A
inspection
auscultation
percussion
palpation
13
Q
emergency signal
A
- abdominal pain that is progressive or severe
- severe pain with guarding
- acute pain in elderly
- vomit with fresh blood
- bloody tarry stools
- abdominal tenderness with rigidity
- rebound tenderness
- fever
-hypotension - dehyration
- tachycardia
14
Q
Lab studies
- CBC
A
H&H
platelet
15
Q
Lab studies
- CMP
A
BUN
CR
Electrolytes
albumin
protein levels
