NURS 623 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

What is viseral pain Correct Answer viscera (organs) -pain that is caused by distention or spasm of a hollow viscus How would you describe parietal pain and what abdominal disorder often causes it ? Correct Answer sharp well localized pain caused by irritation of the peritoneum ; often associated with appendicitis abdominal pain that is described as colicky (comes and goes) may result from ? Correct Answer gallstones or renal stones What is most most common cause of constipation in the US? What is recommended to help? Correct Answer lack of dietary fiber; recommended amount is 30 grams daily How would you treat constipation nonpharmaologically? Correct Answer *slowly increases fiber 25-35 grams with 12-15 grams in the morning; exercise after meals; uninterrupted toilet time; adequate hydration 64 ounces daily Celiac disease is described as a malabsorption syndrome related to ? Correct Answer an immune reaction to gluten in the diet; more common in women ages 40-50 Gluten is found in food products that contain..... Correct Answer wheat barley and rye What a patient with celiac disease have a history of ? Correct Answer chronic diarrhea, foul smelling stools, abdominal bloating, weakness and fatigue What confirms the diagnosis of celiac disease? Correct Answer distal duodenal biopsy How do you treat celiac disease? Correct Answer gluten free diet, and treatment of nutritional deficiencies such as iron, folate and vitamin B12 Epigastric discomfort, postprandial fullness, early satiety, anorexia, belching, nausea, heartburn, vomiting, bloating, borborygmi, dysphagia, and abdominal burning are symptoms of ..... Correct Answer dyspepsia GERD is the backward flow of stomach contents into the Correct Answer esophagus without associated retching or vomiting What are some lifestyle modifications for GERD? Correct Answer smoking cessation, avoid tight clothing, diet, exercise, dont eat 4 hours before bedtime, sleep with HOB elevated