9. Gastrointestinal & nutrition Flashcards
xerostomia
dry mouth
emesis
vomiting
hematemesis
blood in vomit
hernia
organ portruding in abdomen
hypoactive bowel sound
less than 5
hyperactive bowel sound
more than 30
normoactive bowel sound
5-30
intussusception
intestine folds into itself
occult blood
blood not visible to naked eye
oliguria
decreased urine output
pain in right lower quadrant can indicate
appendicitis
ostomies
surgical opening in abdomen that allow stool to pass
bruxism
clenching of upper and lower teeth
T or F angina pain can be reffered to GI or jaw pain
true
hyperemesis gravidarum
morking sickness in pregnancy
sunken fontanelles in infants indicate
dehydration
halitosis
baad odour
if peristalsis iss observed in newborn its can be related to
pyloric stenosis - narrow opening os stomach and intestine
anal tone mean
ability to constrict anus is good
if stool is red and jelly like substance it indicates
intussusception
T or F bleeding gums can be caused by increased vascularity associated with pregnancy
True
when you notice clinical deterioration cues what do you do first
call physician
