NSG5003 GI Function Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
intussusception
A medical condition that occurs when one part of the intestines slides into another part
causing a blockage.
Intussusception occurs where
small intestines or colon
intussusception s/s
severe ABD pain, vomiting, and mucus and blood in the stool.
Intussusception corrective action
use of an enema
Ibuprofen or any anti-inflammatory drug causes
peptic ulcer and is relieved by food
Heartburn
common occurrence in GERD patients
High ammonia levels cause
cognitive and mental status changes
Cholecystitis presentation
no pain to the costovertebral angle, BS present in all quadrants, pain with deep palpation on
the right upper quadrant.
, GI reflux causes
dry cough
leukoplakia and oral cancer are associated with
chewing tobacco
barrets esophagus
occurs when the tissue lining of the lower part of the esophagus changes from the squamous
cell to a type of cell called specialized intestinal metaplasia.
The main cause of Barrets esophagus
GERD
Diverticulitis defined
inflammation of a doc-like outpouchings that are continuous with the GI tract.
Hepatitis A defined
an infectious disease of the liver caused primarily by the ingestion of contaminated food or
water. Does not lead to chronic hepatitis.
Esophageal varies
developed by high pressure in the portal system vasculature that leads to engorgement
cholelithiass
the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.
Elevated BMI >25 can be a cause of
development of gallstones
Correct Answers
intussusception
A medical condition that occurs when one part of the intestines slides into another part
causing a blockage.
Intussusception occurs where
small intestines or colon
intussusception s/s
severe ABD pain, vomiting, and mucus and blood in the stool.
Intussusception corrective action
use of an enema
Ibuprofen or any anti-inflammatory drug causes
peptic ulcer and is relieved by food
Heartburn
common occurrence in GERD patients
High ammonia levels cause
cognitive and mental status changes
Cholecystitis presentation
no pain to the costovertebral angle, BS present in all quadrants, pain with deep palpation on
the right upper quadrant.
, GI reflux causes
dry cough
leukoplakia and oral cancer are associated with
chewing tobacco
barrets esophagus
occurs when the tissue lining of the lower part of the esophagus changes from the squamous
cell to a type of cell called specialized intestinal metaplasia.
The main cause of Barrets esophagus
GERD
Diverticulitis defined
inflammation of a doc-like outpouchings that are continuous with the GI tract.
Hepatitis A defined
an infectious disease of the liver caused primarily by the ingestion of contaminated food or
water. Does not lead to chronic hepatitis.
Esophageal varies
developed by high pressure in the portal system vasculature that leads to engorgement
cholelithiass
the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.
Elevated BMI >25 can be a cause of
development of gallstones
