NCM 116, LEC

Question 1

is a small, tube-shaped organ attached to your
large intestine

Answer 1

Appendix

Question 2

occurs when your appendix gets clogged,
infected and inflamed

Answer 2

Appendicitis

Question 3

3 signs:

Answer 3

Rovsing’s Sign
Psoas sign
Obturator sign

Question 4

Risk factors for appendicitis:

Answer 4

A buildup of hardened stool

Intestinal worms

Traumatic injury

Tumors

Question 4

Signs and symptoms for appendicitis:

Answer 4

1. Vomiting
2. Pain in the right side
3. Loss of appetite
4. Diarrhea
5. Bloating
6. Fever

Question 5

Diagnostic Test for Appendicitis:

Answer 5

Physical exam.
Blood test.
Urine test.
Imaging tests.

Question 6

Treatment for appendicitis:

Answer 6

Appendectomy

Keyhole surgery (laparoscopy)

Question 7

is one of the most common surgical
procedures performed worldwide

Answer 7

Appendectomy

Question 8

is usually the preferred
method of removing the appendix because the recovery
tends to be quicker than with open surgery

Answer 8

Keyhole surgery (laparoscopy)

Question 9

Limit physical activity 10-14 days after surgery.

Answer 9

Open appendectomy

Question 10

Limit physical activity 3-5 days
after surgery

Answer 10

Laparoscopic

Question 11

inflammation of
the peritoneum

Answer 11

Peritonitis

Question 12

Diagnostic test for peritonitis:

Answer 12

Physical examination
Laboratory tests
Imaging studies

Question 13

Treatment for peritonitis:

Answer 13

Antibiotics
Fluid resuscitation
Surgical intervention
Supportive care

Question 14

Nursing management for peritonitis:

Answer 14

Assessment
Wound care
Pain management
Nutritional support
Education and support

Question 15

is an infection in the tiny pouches that some
people get in their colon

Answer 15

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE

Question 16

The pouches are called:

Answer 16

DIVERTICULA

Question 17

Diverticular disease includes
these 2 health problems:

Answer 17

Diverticulosis
Diverticulitis

Question 18

When you have tiny
pouches, or diverticula, in your colon:

Answer 18

DIVERTICULOSIS

Question 19

When the pouches
in your colon get infected:

Answer 19

DIVERTICULITIS

Question 20

TREATMENT of
Uncomplicated Diverticulosis

Answer 20

High fiber diet
Hydration
Regular exercises

Question 21

Diverticulitis (Complicated
Diverticular Disease)

Answer 21

Antibiotics
Clear Liquid Diet
Surgery

Question 22

is a blockage that keeps food or liquid from
passing through your small intestine or large intestine (colon)

Answer 22

Intestinal Obstruction

Question 23

2 TYPES OF BOWEL OBSTRUCTION:

Answer 23

Small bowel obstruction
Large bowel obstruction

Question 24

Most
obstructions (approximately 80%)
happen in your small intestine

Answer 24

Small bowel obstruction

Question 25

Large
bowel obstructions account for about
20% of all intestinal blockages

Answer 25

Large bowel obstruction

Question 26

is the term for a
group of disorders that cause prolonged information
of digestive tract.

Answer 26

Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD )

Question 27

Many diseases are included in this umbrella
term.The most common are:

Answer 27

-Ulcerative disease and,
-Crohn’s disease