Study Guid Flashcards
where is the pancreas located?
only a small portion of the pancreas i s located in the right upper quadrent. the larger portion is located in the left upper quadrent
where is the pancrease in regards to the stomach?
it is positioned inferior to the stomach
what is positioned inferiror to the stomach?
the pancreas
what are the parts of the small intestine?
duodenum
jejunum
illium
what happend in the small intestine?
absorptio of
protien
carbohydrarted
fat digestion
what is villi?
finger like projections that increse absorption of nutrient
where are pancreatic enzimes and bile released?
in the duodenum
where does digestion occur?
in the jejunum
what has a rich blood supply and a muscular intestinal wall?
jejunum
what is the shortest segment of the small intestin?
duodenum
what is the first segment of the small intestin?
duodenum
where does digestion and absorption occure?
jejunum
what is the thickest portion f the small intestine?
jejunum
what has a rich blood supply and muscular intestinal wall?
jejunum
what is the lower portion of the small intestine?
illium
what connects to the large intestine at the ileocecal level?
illium
what inhibits the gastric motility and enzyme secreation?
the secreation of secretin and cholecystokinin
what pancreatic enzymes are stored in the duodenum and relased as chyme arrives?
cholecystokinin
what is released form the jejunum and duodenum when gastric, log fatty shains, and amino acids are present?
cholecystokinin
what stimulated the release of pancreatic enzymes that contract the gallbladder and relax the hepatopancreatic sphincter (sphincter of Oddi) for release of bile into the duodenum?
cholecystokinin
what is released from the small intestin in response to the presence of the acidic chyme in the small intestine?
secretin
what neutralizes the acidic chyme and protects the intestinal
sodium bicarbonate
what stimulates the liver and pancreas to release sodium bicarbonate
secretin
what is hematochezia?
the presence of blood in the stool can be described as bright blood in the stool
what is melena?
black, tarry, stool
what is the sequence of an abdominal assesment?
inspection
auscultation
precussion
palpation
what kind of bowels are caused by
opiods
anticholinergic medications
constipation
ileus (absence of normal gastrointestinal motility)
hypoactive bowel sounds
what kind of bowels are caused by cholinergic medications or infectious and inflammatory bowel disorders?
hyperactive bowel sounds
what do hypoactive sounds indicate?
obstruction
what do hyperactive bowel sounds indicate
obstruction
diarrhea
inflammatory bowel disorder
what do absent bowel sounds indicate
paralytic ileus casued by mechanical or neurological dysfunction
what do bruits indicate?
arterial obstruction
whooshing sound of a bruit may indicate partial obstruct of the vessel
is a bruit in the abdomen a normal varient?
no
what questions do you ask to asses the GI system
do you smoke? do you use prescription or OTC medications? do you use herbals? do you drink alcohol? recent antibiotic use? any recent international travel
what questions can you ask to asses the health HX of the GI system?
dietary practices
who prepaires your food at home?
do you fast for cultural or religious reasons?
do you have dietary restriction or cultural practices?
how often do you eat?
what do you consider to be healthy and unhealthy food?
do you use food to treat ilnesses?
any food intolerences?
any food allergies?
what questions can you ask to asses the health HX of the GI system?
preventitive health
what are your excersise habits?
have you had hepatitis vaccines?
have you had a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy? if so what were the results?
what is “cullen’s sign”?
blue or purple coloring around the periumbilical area
associated with intra-abdominal bleeding
what sound do you hear when you precuss over the liver or stomach?
flat dull sound
what can dulness also indicate?
precense of displaced fluid
constipation
ascites
what is dullness similer to in sound?
tapping on a ballon filled with water
what is the normal span of the liver?
6-12 cm
what is hepatomegaly?
term used to describe an enlarged liver
what is teqnique is used to asses the edge of the liver?
palpation, hooking technique
how do you perform a palpation, hooking technique?
- stand to the left of the patient and place fingers under the 12th rib
- when the patient inhales, the lives edge may come below the rib and be palpated by the providers fingers
what are the age related changes in bile synthesis??
- decreased bile synthesis
- widend common bile duct
- increased cholecystokinin secreation
what is the subjective data and objective data for age related changesin bile synthesis?
subjective data: ask about right upper quadrent pain, early satiety, decreased appetite
objective data: 1.inspection of the skin
2. palpation of the abdomen
what is the normal level of serum albumin?
3.4-5.1
what is a level of less than 3.5 g/dk of serum albumin indicate?
altered nutritional status
associated with increased morbidity and mortality in older adults
what is the normal level of prealbumin?
12-42 mg/dl
what do decresed levels of prealbumin indicate?
increased morbidity and mortality in older adults
what is considered a more accurate indicator of plasma protiens?
serum albumin or prealbumin
prealbumin
after an endoscopy what does the nurse monitor for before providing oral care?
and why?
the return of swallow
to decrease the risk of aspiration
after a lower endoscopy what is held teporarity due to the risk of bleeding?
anticoagulants and aspirin
ascetylsalic acid, or ASA
what is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
visualization of the esophaphagus, stomach, and duodenum
what is the rational of an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding,
dysphagia
epigastric pain
what are the special considerations of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
monitor return of gag reflex
vital signs
what is the NPO status of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
8-10 hr prior to study
what are the significance of findings of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
peptic ulcers
H pylori infection
gastritis
hiatal hernia
esophageal
- varices
- strictures
- cysts
describe
stomatitis
grade 1
functional symptoatic
clinical examination
able to eat a normal diet
redness of mucosa
describe
stomatitis
grade 2
functional symptoatic
clinical examination
symptomatic but can eat a modified diet
patchy oral ulcerations
describe
stomatitis
grade 3
functional symptoatic
clinical examination
symptomatic and unable to eat or drink by mouth
confluent oral ulcerations that bleed with minor trauma
describe
stomatitis
grade 4
functional symptoatic
clinical examination
symptoms are life threatening
tissue necrosis with significant bleeding; lifethreatening consequenses
describe
stomatitis
grade 5
functional symptoatic
clinical examination
death
death
when should mouth care be performed?
after each meal and as needed
what kind of a tooth brush do you use for proper mouth care?
soft-bristled
when doing mouth care what kind of rinse do you use?
warm saline
or
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
what kind of mouth wash should you not use to perform mouth care?
alchohol-containing mouth wash
lemon-glycerine swabs
what kind of mouth care can irritate a sore or implame oral tissue?
lemon- glycerin swabs
what kind of motuh care can irritate the oral mucosa?
alcohol containing mouth wash
what disease is caused by acid reflux for the stomach or duodenum into the esophagus?
GERD
what kind of disease has a backward flow of gastroduodenal contents (refluxate) into the esophagus and/or adjacent organs, producing a variety of clinical manifestations that may or maynot cause tissue damage
GERD
what disease has factors that are associated with a decrease in LES presure that influence transient or chronic gastroesophageal reflux
GERD
what are these examples of?
- Hiatal hernia
- LES hypotension
- Loss of esophageal motility
- Increased compliance of the hiatal canal
- Increased states of gastric secretion
- Eating large meals
- Delayed emptying of gastric contents
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Ascites
- Tight belts or girdles
- Presence of a nasogastric tube
GERD
what disease has this pathophysiology/ clinical manifestation?
retrograde flow of GI contents into the esophagus, resulting in inflammation
GERD
wich disease has this manifestation?
hyperemia (increased blood flow)
erosion (ulceration)
possible minor bleeding to the esophagus?
GERD
these are episods of acid reflux
what may be present during reflux?
pepsin and bile
what is the post-op care for laparoscopic nissen fundolipication?
- follow a soft diet for 1 week, untill swallowing improves.
avoid foods that arenot easy to swallow
take small bites and eat slowly
avoid activities that cause air to be swalloed. carbonated beverages, menoade, gum, stwas
driving is allowed 1 week and after narcotic pain medications have been discontinued
no heavy lifting
what kind of ristriction are these?
- After surgery, the doctor usually changes the original surgical dressing after 2 days. Steri-Strips are left intact and usually fall off in about 10 days. Keep them clean and dry and do not peel them off.
- Wash incisions with soap and water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Observe incisions for redness or drainage, and report any of these symptoms to the healthcare provider.
- Notify the healthcare provider for a fever greater than 101°F, or 38.3°C. Patients older than 65 years: report temperature above 100°F, or 37°C. Report nausea, vomiting, and severe bloating or unusual pain.
- Bring a list of questions to the first postoperative appointment, usually within 4 weeks after surgery.
Walking is encouraged.
Notify the healthcare provider for chest pain or difficulty breathing that gets worse with time.
• Continue antireflux medication regimen unless notified otherwise by a healthcare provider.
Postoperative Patient Education After Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
what procedurehas these emergency care
Feeling very full, with inability to vomit or burp
- Thick drainage that has a foul odor coming from incisions
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abdomen that feels hard and painful
- Gauze that becomes soaked with blood
- Stools that are black, bloody, or tarry
- Vomiting up blood or “coffee grounds” emesis
- Difficulty breathing and feeling light-headed
- Coughing up blood, new chest pain when breathing in
- An arm or leg that is painful, swollen, warm, and red
Emergency care after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
what disease has this assessment of respiratory symptoms
aspiration pneumonia,
chronic cough,
morning hoarseness,
night-time wheezing,
adult-onset asthma,
laryngitis,
pharyngitis,
bronchitis with long-term regurgitation
GERD
what is a is a causative factor in the development of adult-onset asthma.
GERD
when do GERD respiratory symptoms occur?
occur with aspiration of acid reflux into the tracheobronchial tree, larynx, pharynx, nose, and mouth (especially when supine).
what medications should be limited when a patient has GERD?
spicy/fatty foods
caffeine
chocolate
carbonated beverages
acidic foods
pepermint
alchohol
what kind of medications should be limited with a patient that has GERD?
calcium channel blockers
anticholinergic medications
smoothmuscle relaxers
what should be avoided because decreeses the presure in the LES
smoking
alcohol
in a patient with GERD what should be avoided because it can irritate the lining of the esophagus
NSAID
Aspirin
when should a patient with GERD have there last meal?
2 hrs before lying suspine