Chapter 37 Diegestive And Endocrine Disorders Flashcards
Emesis
See” vomitus”
Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth;
Heartburn
A burning sensation in the chest and sometimes the throat
Hyperglycemia
High (hyper) Sugar (glyc) in the blood (emia)
Hypoglycemia
Low (hypo) Sugar (glyc ) in the blood
Jaundice
Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
Vomitus
Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
IBD
Inflammatory Bowels Disease
I&O
Intake and Output
IV
Intravenous
GERD risk factors
Being overweight
Alcohol use
Pregnancy
Smoking
Hiatal hernia is a risk
Hiatal hernia
The upper part of the stomach is above the diaphragm.
Large meals and lying down after eating can cause gastric reflux. As can certain foods ( citrus fruits, chocolate, caffeine drinks, fried and fatty foods garlic onions spicy foods and tomatoes based foods ( pasta sauce, chili, pizza
A person has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which nursing measures should you question?
Supine position after meals
A person with gastroesophageal reflux disease has the following food choices. Which is best for the person?
Baked Chicken
A person is vomiting. How should you position the person?
With the head turned to the side
Vomiting is dangerous because of
Aspiration
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. You need to report this at once because it signals ?
Bleeding
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist the nurse with
Preventing constipation
Gallbladder attacks usually occur
After a fatty meal
Which is not a sign of gallstones?
Hoarseness and choking sensation
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the
Liver
Hepatitis A is spread by
The fecal -oral route
Hepatitis requires
Standard precautions
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis??
Alcohol abuse
A person has cirrhosis. Which measures should you question?
Encourage fluids
A person has hypothyroidism. Which is false?
The person likely has a rapid, irregular heartbeat
Which is NoT a sign of diabetes?
Weight gain
A person with diabetes needs the following except
A sodium- controlled diet
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meals. The person is at risk for
Hypoglycemia
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or
3 to 4 times a day.
