GI Assessment Flashcards
1
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Abdominal Description
A
All, LUQ, RUQ, LLQ, RLQ Soft Flat Non Distended Non Tender Firm Distended Round Rigid Sunken Tender Guarding Rebound Scars Hernia
2
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GI Symptoms
A
None Anorexia Belching Vomiting Heartburn Nausea Epi. Pain Cramping Constipation Diarrhea Abd. Pain Flatulence Hiccup Incontinence Insatiety-unsatisfied Dysphagia Encopresis-fecal holding w/constipation & fecal soiling Jaundice Itching Bloody Stools Weight change
3
Q
Bowel Sounds
A
All, LUQ, RUQ, LLQ, RLQ Present Hypoactive Hyperactive Absent
4
Q
Diet Tolerance
A
Excellent Adequate Probably inadequate Inadequate NPO Other N/A
5
Q
Stool Description
A
Soft Frothy Small
Semisoft Clots Pasty
Hard Loose Seedy
Liquid Mucous Tarry
Formed Large Watery
6
Q
Stool Color
A
Brown Green Black
Maroon Blood, Frank Yellow
Blood Tinged Tan Clay
7
Q
Abdominal Girth
A
the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel).
____________cm
Measure at: Iliac Crests, Umbilicus, Site Marked
8
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GI Health History questions
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Change in appetite? gain or loss? difficulty swallowing? abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting? constipation, diarrhea? past history of GI disease?
