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Question 1

3 big things to know for pre-op appendicitis?

Answer 1

Hold analgesics, no laxatives or enemas, no heat

Question 2

Peritonitis is an emergency situation? T or F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Nursing role for peritonitis?

Answer 3

Start IV, keep NPO, prep for surgery

Question 4

Teaching for gastroenteritis?

Answer 4

Drink plenty of fluids, wash hands

Question 5

Sign of Ulcerative Colitis

Answer 5

loose stools containing blood and mucous

Question 6

Nursing priority first few days of Ulcerative Colitis?

Answer 6

Stop the diarrhea,

Question 7

Diet during exacerbation of UC?

Answer 7

low fiber, high protein, high calorie

Question 8

Big concerns with Crohn’s disease

Answer 8

If no bowel sounds call MD STAT, Fever is sign of acute exacerbation

Question 9

Diet during exacerbation of Crohn’s?

Answer 9

Low fiber, high calorie

Question 10

Most common site for diverticula?

Answer 10

The sigmoid colon

Question 11

Diet for Diverticulitis?

Answer 11

low fiber in acute phase and high fiber in non-acute pase

Question 12

Diet for Anorectal Abscess?

Answer 12

High fiber diet FOREVER

Question 13

Anal fissure treatment?

Answer 13

Sitz baths

Question 14

Pt teaching for parasitic infections?

Answer 14

Can transmit infection until completely cleared and take meds completely

Question 15

Things to be aware of for Enteral Nutrition?

Answer 15

aspiration, fluid excess, decreased and concentrated urine

Question 16

Things to be aware of for Parenteral Nutrition?

Answer 16

Electrolyte imbalances and Glucose imbalances

Question 17

Is site care and feeding changes a sterile procedure for parenteral nutrition? T ot F

Answer 17

True