Complete Solutions
GI Correct-non-sterile tube system
function to supply nutrients to body cells through ingestion, digestion, and absorption
GI system accessory organs Correct-liver
pancreas
biliary system
salivary glands
GI system main organs Correct-esophagus
stomach
small and large intestines
nursing assessment for GI system Correct-history/family history
eating habits
surgeries
medications
social history
, GI and Electrolytes/Fluids -CMSRN Exam with
Complete Solutions
GI system symptoms Correct-pain
unexplained weight loss
change in eating/bowel habits
food intolerance
nausea
vomiting
right upper quadrant pain Correct-gallbladder
right lower quadrant pain Correct-appendix
left upper quadrant pain Correct-stomach
left lower quadrant pain Correct-inflammatory bowel disease
flank pain Correct-kidneys
, GI and Electrolytes/Fluids -CMSRN Exam with
Complete Solutions
GI system assessment Correct-inspection: skin appearance and contour
auscultation: bowel sounds
palpation
percussion
diagnostic labs for GI system Correct-bilirubin
liver enzymes
pancreatic enzymes
H. pylori stool
contrast studies
angiography: assess perfusion
scopes: endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP
ultrasound
bilirubin Correct-conjugated
unconjugated
, GI and Electrolytes/Fluids -CMSRN Exam with
Complete Solutions
liver enzymes Correct-AST
ALT
albumin
PT
pancreatic enzymes Correct-lipase
amylase
protease
contrast studies of GI system Correct-upper and lower tract with small bowel follow
through
nursing consideration for contrast studies of the GI system Correct-assess for allergy
adequate prep
NPO