Nutrition & Elimination (Gas#9&10) Flashcards
Major enzymes & secretions in the mouth
saliva, salivary amylase
Major enzymes & secretions in the stomach
Hydrochloric acid, pepsin, intrinsic factor
Major enzymes & secretions in the small intestine
Amylase, Lipase, Trypsin
When assessing eating habits of a pt, how many hours do you refer to?
72 hours
When do you want to use a Guaiac test?
use this test for increased risk of stress ulcer, it detects the presence of fecal occult blood
What can you see when doing an endocopy?
esophagus, stomach, duodenum
Preparation for Endoscopy
sign consent, take out dentures, glasses, jewelry, NPO 8-12 hrs, throat spray, maybe IV conscious sedation, maybe narcotic analgesic, not scheduled after drinking barium for a min of 2 days
Do you have to be NPO for an Endoscopy?
Yes 8-12 hrs
Post procedure Endoscopy
No eating/drinking until gag reflex returns, vs, observe for signs of perforation, expect belching, asses LOC
Signs of perforation after an Endoscopy
bleeding, elevated temp, pain, dyspnea, subcutaneous emphysema
What does an upper GI series show?
tumors, hernias, ulcers, diverticula in the esophagus, esophagus varices, strictures, rate of peristalsis
What kind of contrast media is used with an upper GI series?
barium, air
why is a laxative & fluids given after a upper GI series?
to remove barium which can cause an obstruction
pre procedure upper GI series
low residual diet 2-3 days prior, NPO & no smoking 8-12 hrs prior, can take 1-2 hrs
Do you expect & not expect after an upper GI series
you expect light (grayish) stools for several days & if there is no BM in 2-3 days, call DR b/c that could mean the barium has caused an impaction
When does a cleft lip usually occur?
2nd month in embryonic development
where does a cleft palate open into?
the nasal passage
when would you asses a cleft palate
with a gloved finger before first feeding
what problems do babies have with a cleft palate?
difficulty maintaining suction & swallowing
Feeding instructions for parents with a baby with cleft lip/cleft palate
small frequent feedings, there will be a choking noise, burp often(after q ounce) because they swallow more air, don’t feed longer than 45 minutes
Hygiene instructions for parents with a baby with cleft lip/cleft palate
give h20 after eating, use bulb syringe to remove formula from mouth, DO NOT PLACE ON ABDOMEN
nipple selection for baby with cleft lip/cleft palate
easily compressed nipples (orthodontic, preemie, newborn nipples, haberman feeder, rechet feeder
bottle selection for baby with cleft lip/cleft palate
bottle can be squeezed
when would a cleft lip be repaired?
2 wks-3months
when would a soft cleft palate be repaired?
3-6 months
when would a hard cleft palate be repaired?
12-18 months; before speech affected
Post op care for cleft lip/cleft palate repair
do NOT place on abdomen, HOB elevated to prevent aspiration, suction equip & endotracheal tube, careful feeding (place on unaffected side) guard suture line!!
what are parents with babies who have cleft lip/palates taught to use/o to guard suture lines?
elbow/vest restraints, logan bow or adhesive straps, minimize crying, clean suture line
Biggest risk factor for CA?
tobacco & alcohol
oral cancer manifestations
painless sore in mouth that doesn’t heal, any lesion present for more than 2 wks:hard, difficulty chewing, speaking, blood tinged mucus
s/s of oral cancer of the larynx
pain with swallowing (esp hot liquids), lump in neck, halitosis
Pre-op care for a total laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)
prepare for no speech, trach, plan for post-op communication, involve speech therapist
After a radical neck dissection, which cranial nerve is involved and what do you want to remember
XI (11 which controls swallowing, shoulder drop); Do not put pt in supine because of shoulder drop
oral cancer post-op care
have ET tube handy, maybe enternal/TPN feeding, once eating, allow to feed self in privacy first, may need artificial saliva, humidifier, anticholinergic for drooling, stop smoking!, shoulder drop
Post op radical neck dissection care
put call bell within reach! (they wont be able to speak), watch for swallowing, bleeding probs, wound drains & pressure dressing, put in fowler’s, may have difficulty lifting & moving head, suction carefully ( watch suture lines)
post op air way management for a laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)
TCDB, HOB elevated to reduce pressure on suture lines, ambu bag & extra laryngectomy at bedside
post op wound care for laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)
like trach (at least q 8 hrs), wound drains to suction in order to reduce hematoma formation, if bleeding occurs get help
when can a laryngectomy tube be removed?
when stoma is healed after 6-8 wks
why wont a pt who had a laryngectomy aspirate?
because trach is no longer attached to GI tract
stoma care after a laryngectomy
do not get wet, cover for showers, shaving, no swimming, stop smoking, mouth to stoma for CPR, dont lay flat
Most common complication of GERD
Esophagitis
Esophagitis & what is it caused by
inflammation of the esophagus; caused by GERD, Burns, swallowing corrosive solutions, NG tube, Excess vomiting, Radiation