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GASTROINTESTINAL I Flashcards

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BILE

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product of liver, emulsifies fat

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stomach

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food resevoir

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small intestine

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absorption, digestion

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large intestine

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A.K.A. the colon..it is wider than sm. intestine, H2O absorption

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food goes from mouth to anus using

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peristalsis

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What effect does aging have on the GI system?

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tooth enamel gets harder/brittle, taste sensation decreases, decreased stomach motility, slower fat absorption, decreased rectal wall elasticity, faulty vitamini absorption>gallstones

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frequency of stools is the most important data to determine GI function

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false…consistency is most reliable

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fresh colored blood is usually coming from

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lower GI tract

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Low CBC levels could indicate

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internal bleeding

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an occult blood test finds

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blood not visible to the naked eye

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clay colored feces could result from

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barium or bile

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TRUE OR FALSE

barium is not the usual medium contrast for GI diagnostics

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false, it is

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what must happen to barium post-study?

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it must be eliminated

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PT reports they ate some toast and drank extra pulp orange juice the morning of their colonoscopy, the nurse recognizes this is a problem because

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a clear liquid diet should be followed 24 hours pre-op…eating could cause vizualization issues with scope

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left side knee up for

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endoscopy

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A PT has difficulty eating 6 hours post EGD and presents a 101.2 degree fever. The nurse should report this to the HCP but why?

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these are signs of perforation post EGD, which is a esophogus/stomach scope

*other S/S: Hypotension, tachycardia, n/v, rapid HR

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An expected outcome of EGD could be PT reporting

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scratchy, itchy throat

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18
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TRUE OR FALSE

A PT with acute kidney issues is contraindicated in ERCP

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TRUE

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19
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left side position for

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colonoscopy

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20
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PTs should avoid what colored drinks

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orange and red

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A PT reports cramping 3 hours post colonoscopy. The nurse should
1. administer a narcotic
2. reassure PT this is normal post-procedure
3. Supply a laxative

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2

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the LPN should make sure PT avoids ________ prior to basal secretion test

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antacids

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PT education for valvular disorders (MVP, stenosis etc) should include
1.Be consistent with leafy greens consumption if perscribed warfarin
2. avoiding salt/sodium intake
3. Don’t take NSAIDs and ASAs (ibuprofen, aspirin)

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all

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A PT on ACE inhibitors should monitor their

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BP…it is an afterload reducing med

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Liver, gallbladder, pancreas are

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Accessory organs of digestion produce or store digestive secretion

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Liver

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Hepatic portal circulation

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Páncreas

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•amylase—starch>maltose
•lipase—emulsified fats>fatty acids/monoglycerides
•trypsin—polypeptides to peptides
•bicarbonate juices

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S/S of GI Alterations

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•abdominal pain
•nausea/vomiting
•diarrhea
•constipation

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Abdominal pain (etiology & assessment)

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•common
•reasons: obstruction, peritonitis, altered motility, stress, lesions etc
•assess: onset, character, location, severity, interventions etc

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Náusea & vomiting & prevention

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•náusea—gotta vomit…drooling, weakness, hyper/hypotension, sweats
•vomit—emesis, stimulated by CTZ, rids body of harmful stuff
•hematemesis- bloody vomit, breath may smelly poopy
•prevent aspiration, monitor /correct fluid balances

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Diarrhea

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•reasons: meds, anxiety, infection, diet, laxative, malnutrition
•assess duration, amount, character, etc, fever present(?)
•maintain skin hygiene, anti-poop meds, fluid balance

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Constipation (RAPDISS)

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•Reason: meds, need fiber, need fluids, gastric stasis, immobility etc
•assess: bowel patterns, diet, lax use…treat with diet change/meds
•prevention: exercise, high fiber diet, fluids
•S/S—bloated abd., indigestion, rectal pressure, incomplete poop, hard poop, rumbling
•issues: impaction, ulcer, heart rupture from straining, megacolon
•dx: history & physical
•solutions: prevention, exercise, softeners

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Physical assessment

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•Ht./Wt.
•BMI (18.5-24.9)
•mouth (loose teeth)
•abdomen—look for jaundice etc, listen, feel (girth), tap (Dr.),

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Diagnostic Testing

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CBC, electrolytes, CEA (cancer), billirubin, liver/pancreatic enzymes

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Stool Testing color

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•tarry-upper GI bleed
•frank–near rectum
•occult —least invasive blood in poo test

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Occult &Parasite Exam

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•Occult–3 tests, meat free 72 hours pre exam…bleeding gums, food, meds can cause false +
•ova/parasite–3 tests, finds pathogens/bacteria, no urine allowed, specimen fresh & warm

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Fecal fat/Stool Cultures

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•fecal fat–24 hr collection, test for malabsorption, crohn’s, pancreas issue
•stool culture—finds pathogens

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Barium Swallow

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•aka upper GI series …view of esophagus, stomach, duo/jejunum with barium
•NPO 6-8 hrs pre midnight, laxative post test, poop watched for barium, monitor for constipation, drink 12 8 oz water post study
•test takes hours

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Barium Enema

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•aka low GI series … looks at where/how full/ is colon
•unclear bowels=cancel study
•contraindicated with colon disease/perforation/obstruction
•finds polyps, hernias, motility, tumors, stenosis, colitis, diverticula
•same stool watch as UGI..PT should report bloating /constipation/bleeding
•test takes 15 minutes

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Endoscopy (pathophysiology)

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•invasive, requires consent, direct visual/ ability to biopsy
•cauterize bleeding, remove polyps

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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•see esophagus, stomach, duodenum
•finds cancer, bleeding, infection, biopsy/cyto specimens can be taken
•watch V.S., prevent aspiration
•RUQ pain, fever, chills—infection

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Proctosigmoidoscopy

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•lower GI scope…looks at colon, rectum , anus
•finds ulcers, punctures, hemorrhoids, polyps, can get specimens
•laxative pre, enema post

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Colonoscopy (Pathophysiology)

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•Can see the Lg intestine
•watch for hemorrhaging, severe pain
•blood in poop normal if stool specimen taken

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Gastric analysis

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•stomach secretion measurement
•finds duodenal ulcer, gastric carcinoma, pyloric or duodenal obstruction, pernicious anemia
•2 types of GA: Basal cell, gastric acid stimulation

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Basal cell secretion test

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•NPO post-midnight pre-test
•stomach contents collected 4x/hr
•GI acid tested for amount/acid
•too much hydrochloric acid=maybe peptic ulcer, too little=cancer or pernicious anemia

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Gastric acid test

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Measures amt of gastric acid for HR after SQ injection of a histamine

47
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A PT with DVT post op is started in IV heparin. Which lab test will the nurse monitor?

  1. Prothrombin time
  2. International normalized ratio
  3. Partial thromboplastin time
A

3

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Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

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  • identifies cancer, cirrhosis, hepatitis
  • small sample from liver extracted by needle
  • risk for bleeding
  • CBC/ coagulation study pre-biopsy
  • NPO 6-8 pre-biopsy
  • AVOID COUGHING/STRAINING POST-BIOPSY
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NG vs EG, G tube, and J tube

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Ng is shorter term, the rest are longer-term use

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Why would PT need a GI tube

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  1. remove gas/fluid in stomach
  2. diagnose GI motility/sample for testing
  3. relieve/treat obstruction or bleeding
  4. nutrition, hydration, medication
  5. promote post-op healing
  6. remove toxic substances
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if you pull back 100 mLs after a feeding, what should you do next

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PT isnt getting full feed, STOP THE FEED, call dr

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Enteral nutrition

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  • supplies PT with nutrition
  • delivered into jejunum/duodenum
  • free water needs can be calculated by a dietician
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Gastro decompression

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NG tube usually used, suction applied

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parenteral nutrition/periphreal para.

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  • feed goes thru IV
  • due to high dextrose lvl, accuchecks should be taken
  • imporves nutrition, promotes healing, wt. gain
  • PPN-used <10 days
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Gastrointestinal Intubation

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•tube for therapy/diagnostics
•gas & fluid removal
•diagnoses GI motility & gastric
secretion analysis
•relieves/treats obstructions or bleeding in tract
•provides nutrition, hydration, medication
•remove toxins (lavage)

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salem sump

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  • most common
  • vents, prevents excess suction
  • do NOT plug off air vent
  • used for decompression, lavages
    •weighted, flexible feeding tube with stylets
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Nasoenteric

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  • PT repositioned side to side for passage
  • used to decompress sm. bowel in Un-operable PTs
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nursing management for GI tube PT

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  • nare care, check mouth (lose teeth), elevate HOB, educated PT pre/post-op
  • fluid balance, peristalsis presence
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possible complication of GI tube

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PERFORATION

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What should a PT with GERD avoid?

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eating large meals, lying down after eating, caffeine

61
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why are antidepressants given for IBS PTs?

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for hypercontractions

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Liver needle biopsy summary

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Watch for bleeding, limit movement, apply pressure, Pt should avoid coughing

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True or false : NG tubes are usually permanent or long term

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False, it is short term and temporary

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Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

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•needle used to get specimen to identify cancer, cirrhosis, hepatitis
•NPO 6-8 hours before test
•risk for bleeding

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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

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•ERCP allows visual of liver, gallbladder, & pancreas
•removes stone/tumor removal, bile duct stent placement can be used
•NPO 8 hrs pre-op
•Monitor for hypotension, tachy, high HR, rapid RUQ pain, n/v—these are perforation/pancreatitis signs
•call Dr

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