Rasmussen Patho Exam 2
What is GERD and what are the complications? correct answers-Acid reflux
-gastric content are entering the esophagus
-Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
-can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing
What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications? correct
answersPart of the stomach push through the diaphragm
-increased intraabdominal pressure
-Cause pain GERD
What is gastritis? correct answersInflammation of the lining of the
stomach
-Stomach will appear red and irritated
What are some of the causes of Gastritis? correct answers-Ingestion
of irritating substances
-Heart burn
-Bleeding
-Etoh
-NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
-H. Pylori
-Viral
What are some complications of Gastritis? correct answersBleeding
-Dehydration
-Weight loss,
-GI cancer (chronic gastritis
What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms? correct
answers-Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
-Similar to gastritis
-Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
-Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating
-Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
-May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)
What are some complication of PUD correct answers-Major GI bleed
What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease?
correct answers- Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or
gastritis
-a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic
locations
, -Slows down the healing process of ulcers, and causes an ulcer to reoccur
frequently.
-CAUSES PUD BY DISRUPTING THE SECRETION OF MUCOUS-
How does stress contributes to GI disorder? correct answers-Stress
response triggers the SNS which result in decreased blood flow to the GI
system
What are sign and symptoms of appendicitis and how do we assess for
it? correct answers-Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
-Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and
vomiting
-Use the Mcburneys technique when pressing down on the belly button
and RLQ, If movement the pressure causes intense pain then that
indicates a positive sign
What are some major complication to watch out for with a patient with
Appendicitis correct answers-PERITONITIS (inflammation of the
membrane lining the abdominal wall)
-pain
-high wbc
-Distended & FIRM/RIGID ABDOMEN
What is Peritonitis? correct answers-Inflammation of the membrane lining the
abdominal wall
Cause of Emergency
What causes intestinal obstruction? correct answersMechanical or
Functional obstruction
What are some of the causes of Intestinal/bowel obstructions? correct
answers- Necrosis of the Bowel
-Bowel Perforation
-Sepsis, gangrene
-PERITONITIS (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen)
-Previous surgery of the intestines
-Congenital abnormalities of the bowel
What is the cause of Mechanical obstruction? correct answers-Caused
by constipation
-Fecal obstruction, volvulus
-Intussusception
-Partial or complete blockage in the intestine
What is the cause of Functional Obstruction? correct answersCaused by
Opiates, Paralytics, etc...
-Lack of peristalsis, GI tract dysfunction
-There is no physical blockage
-PARALYTIC ILUEUSES
What is GERD and what are the complications? correct answers-Acid reflux
-gastric content are entering the esophagus
-Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
-can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing
What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications? correct
answersPart of the stomach push through the diaphragm
-increased intraabdominal pressure
-Cause pain GERD
What is gastritis? correct answersInflammation of the lining of the
stomach
-Stomach will appear red and irritated
What are some of the causes of Gastritis? correct answers-Ingestion
of irritating substances
-Heart burn
-Bleeding
-Etoh
-NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
-H. Pylori
-Viral
What are some complications of Gastritis? correct answersBleeding
-Dehydration
-Weight loss,
-GI cancer (chronic gastritis
What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms? correct
answers-Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
-Similar to gastritis
-Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
-Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating
-Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
-May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)
What are some complication of PUD correct answers-Major GI bleed
What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease?
correct answers- Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or
gastritis
-a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic
locations
, -Slows down the healing process of ulcers, and causes an ulcer to reoccur
frequently.
-CAUSES PUD BY DISRUPTING THE SECRETION OF MUCOUS-
How does stress contributes to GI disorder? correct answers-Stress
response triggers the SNS which result in decreased blood flow to the GI
system
What are sign and symptoms of appendicitis and how do we assess for
it? correct answers-Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
-Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and
vomiting
-Use the Mcburneys technique when pressing down on the belly button
and RLQ, If movement the pressure causes intense pain then that
indicates a positive sign
What are some major complication to watch out for with a patient with
Appendicitis correct answers-PERITONITIS (inflammation of the
membrane lining the abdominal wall)
-pain
-high wbc
-Distended & FIRM/RIGID ABDOMEN
What is Peritonitis? correct answers-Inflammation of the membrane lining the
abdominal wall
Cause of Emergency
What causes intestinal obstruction? correct answersMechanical or
Functional obstruction
What are some of the causes of Intestinal/bowel obstructions? correct
answers- Necrosis of the Bowel
-Bowel Perforation
-Sepsis, gangrene
-PERITONITIS (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen)
-Previous surgery of the intestines
-Congenital abnormalities of the bowel
What is the cause of Mechanical obstruction? correct answers-Caused
by constipation
-Fecal obstruction, volvulus
-Intussusception
-Partial or complete blockage in the intestine
What is the cause of Functional Obstruction? correct answersCaused by
Opiates, Paralytics, etc...
-Lack of peristalsis, GI tract dysfunction
-There is no physical blockage
-PARALYTIC ILUEUSES
