GI

Question 1

nursing dx for hypovolemic shock

Answer 1

deficient fluid volume
ineffective tissue perfusion
decreased cardiac output

Question 2

what to check c diverticulitis

Answer 2

Vital signs
I and O
pain
abd distention

Question 3

labs to watch before liver biopsy

Answer 3

PT/PTT/INR

potassium

Question 4

achalasia

Answer 4

inability of muscle to relax d/t nerve damage

Question 5

vitamin deficiency r/t total gastrectomy

Answer 5

B 12

Question 6

s/s hiatal hernia

Answer 6

reflux
dysphagia
chest pain

Question 7

diet for dumping syndrome

Answer 7

4-6 meals a day
^ protein
- fat
- carbs

Question 8

responsibilities post barium swallow

Answer 8

encourage fluids

Question 9

s/s inguinal hernia

Answer 9

pain
ED
n/v

Question 10

nursing interventions NGT care

Answer 10

check placement
pH
hob ^
oral care
I and O

Question 11

meds for H pylori

Answer 11

metronidazde
amox
tertracycline

Question 12

nursing interventions for pancreatitis and TPN

Answer 12

monitor BGL
I and O
daily wt
pain management

Question 13

what teach pt before paracentesis

Answer 13

void before
high fowlers
takes 30 - 90 mins

Question 14

med for gerd and paresis

Answer 14

Reglan/ metoclopromide

Question 15

when sucralfate be administered

Answer 15

on empty stomach

Question 16

ranitidine

Answer 16

reduces gastric acid volume and concentration

Question 17

pt teaching hemorrhoidalectomy

Answer 17

high fiber
increase fluids
sitz baths

Question 18

diet for diverticulitis

Answer 18

high fiber
low residue
low fat
no alcohol

Question 19

etiology for hep A

Answer 19

oral fecal route

Question 20

assess for pt with esophageal C and radiation

Answer 20

ability to swallow
adequate nutrition intake
skin integrity

Question 21

barrium swallow teaching

Answer 21

NPO after midnight
increased fluids
laxative may be ordered
light colored stool

Question 22

risk factors peptic ulcer

Answer 22

hematemesis
hemorrhage
perforation
obstruction

Question 23

diet for pancreatitis

Answer 23

low fat
high protein
high carbs

Question 24

s/s duodenal ulcer

Answer 24

dull, burning

epigastric pain

Question 25

teaching for cirrhosis

Answer 25

no alcohol
low sodium
no tylenol

Question 26

first priority upper GI bleed

Answer 26

maintain airway

Question 27

abd assessment order

Answer 27

inspection
ausculation
percussion
palpation

ICEMEN
AVOID
PANICKED
PENQUINS

Question 28

IBS diet

Answer 28

high fiber
keep food journal
probiotics

Question 29

stoma adhesive

Answer 29

skin barrier

Question 30

nursing dx colitis

Answer 30

imbalanced nutrition
risk impaired sin integrity
risk deficient fluid volume

Question 31

when H2 antagonists given

Answer 31

at night

Question 32

nursing dx cirrhosis

Answer 32

excess fluid volume

insufficient fluid volume

Question 33

enteric precautions

Answer 33

contact precautions

Question 34

Hep A s/s

Answer 34

jaundice
flu like
low WBC
high PT/PTT/INR

Question 35

dumping syndrome how many minutes after eating

Answer 35

30

Question 36

pt teaching hiatal hernia

Answer 36

not lay down after meals
no alcohol
avoid acidic foods
chew food completely

Question 37

malabsorption syndrome organ

Answer 37

small intestine

Question 38

s/s pancreatitis

Answer 38

LUQ pain
fever
n/v
rebound pain

Question 39

s/s cholelithasis

Answer 39

RUQ pain
n/v
r shoulder pain

Question 40

monitor c lactulose

Answer 40

dehydration
mental status
ammonia levels

Question 41

stool specimen

Answer 41

3 separate times
to lab in 30 mins
not mixed with urine

Question 42

s/s xerostomia

Answer 42

dry mouth

Question 43

2 med classes to reduce acid

Answer 43

H2 receptor

antacids

Question 44

interventions for crohns

Answer 44

I and O

nutrition

Question 45

prokinetics

Answer 45

reduces reflux
increases stomach contractions
antiemetic for chemo