GI System Flashcards
1
Q
Why are magnesium carbonate, pantoprazole, or famotidine prescribed?
A
to prevent a stress ulcer (curling’s ulcer)
2
Q
In regards to an ulcer what should you watch for?
A
- occult blood in stool
- coffee group emesis
3
Q
Why may the Dr. want client with burn NPO and on NG to suction?
A
because they could develop a paralytic ileus
4
Q
Why could burn pt. develop a paralytic ileus?
A
- Decreased vascular volume
- Decreased GI motility
- Hyperkalemia
5
Q
If a client doesn’t have bowel sounds what will happen to abdominal girth?
A
Increases
6
Q
The NG tube for a burn patient will be removed when you hear what?
A
bowel sounds
7
Q
When you start Gi feedings what should you measure to ensure that the supplement is moving through the GI tract?
A
Gastric residuals
8
Q
Should you return residuals back to the client?
A
yes
