Nursing examination with correct
answers
Dyspepsia ✅✅difficult digestion; indigestion
Hematmesis ✅✅vomiting blood
dysphagia ✅✅difficulty swallowing
Vomitus ✅✅food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
Polydipsia ✅✅excessive thirst
polyphagia ✅✅excessive hunger
Upper GI bleed ✅✅Bleeding from esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
Lower GI bleed ✅✅Bleeding in the lower part of the digestive tract, colon, rectum,
anus. (Bright red blood in stools or dark tarry stools)
GI hemorrhage ✅✅Severe bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
dysphagia patient ✅✅Promote safe swallowing (ensure food and liquids are
appropriate texture/thickness). Look for signs of aspiration or pneumonia.
neuropathic pain ✅✅Caused by nerve damage and often feels like a sharp or burning
sensation
nociceptive pain ✅✅Arises from tissue damage and is typically the sharp and aching
type of pain
Referred pain ✅✅pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
Visceral pain ✅✅pain that originates from organs or smooth muscles, often described
as deep and pressure like
Acute pain ✅✅Short term and typically associated with injury
Chronic pain ✅✅Persistent pain lasting longer than six months.
Assessing for signs related to peritonitis ✅✅Severe abdominal pain, tenderness,
bloating, fever, nausea, vomiting, and a reduced ability to pass gas or stool. *can be life
threatening — get medical attention ASAP
, GERD patients ✅✅Clients should consider making lifestyle changes, such as
avoiding large meals not lying down after eating, and stay away from "trigger" foods like
spicy or fatty foods, citrus, and caffeine. Maintaining a healthy weight and elevating the
head while sleeping can also help manage symptoms.
McBurney's point ✅✅Pain in RLQ with appendicitis
Rovsing's sign ✅✅Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
Murphy's sign ✅✅indicates cholecystitis with pain during deep inspiration when
pressure is applied to the RUQ
Cullen's sign ✅✅bruising in the skin around the umbilicus (could mean internal
bleeding)
Turners sign ✅✅- Flank grayish blue (turn around to see your flanks)
- Indicates pancreatitis
Ascites ✅✅abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Cholecystitis ✅✅Inflammation of gallbladder. Typically presents with severe RUQ
pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
cholelithiasis ✅✅gallstones in the gallbladder. May be asymptomatic but can cause
episode of stomach pain after fatty meals.
appendicitis ✅✅inflammation of the appendix. Involves RLQ pain, fever, and stomach
swelling.
Bowel obstruction ✅✅May lead to severe stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, and
distinction, indicating a risk of tissue death (dead gut)
Non medication methods to promote healthy BM's in patients ✅✅Encourage pt's to
increase their dietary fiber, stay hydrated, and establish a regular bathroom routine.
Physical activity helps too.
Prioritize care of a pt experiencing an ileus ✅✅An ileus is a temporary paralysis of
intestine muscles.
Monitor for symptoms such as stomach distention, nausea, and lack of BM's. Ensure
hydration, correct electrolyte imbalances.
Normoactive bowel sounds ✅✅Normal sounds and occur 5 to 30 times per minute,
indicating healthy intestinal activity
answers
Dyspepsia ✅✅difficult digestion; indigestion
Hematmesis ✅✅vomiting blood
dysphagia ✅✅difficulty swallowing
Vomitus ✅✅food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
Polydipsia ✅✅excessive thirst
polyphagia ✅✅excessive hunger
Upper GI bleed ✅✅Bleeding from esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
Lower GI bleed ✅✅Bleeding in the lower part of the digestive tract, colon, rectum,
anus. (Bright red blood in stools or dark tarry stools)
GI hemorrhage ✅✅Severe bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
dysphagia patient ✅✅Promote safe swallowing (ensure food and liquids are
appropriate texture/thickness). Look for signs of aspiration or pneumonia.
neuropathic pain ✅✅Caused by nerve damage and often feels like a sharp or burning
sensation
nociceptive pain ✅✅Arises from tissue damage and is typically the sharp and aching
type of pain
Referred pain ✅✅pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
Visceral pain ✅✅pain that originates from organs or smooth muscles, often described
as deep and pressure like
Acute pain ✅✅Short term and typically associated with injury
Chronic pain ✅✅Persistent pain lasting longer than six months.
Assessing for signs related to peritonitis ✅✅Severe abdominal pain, tenderness,
bloating, fever, nausea, vomiting, and a reduced ability to pass gas or stool. *can be life
threatening — get medical attention ASAP
, GERD patients ✅✅Clients should consider making lifestyle changes, such as
avoiding large meals not lying down after eating, and stay away from "trigger" foods like
spicy or fatty foods, citrus, and caffeine. Maintaining a healthy weight and elevating the
head while sleeping can also help manage symptoms.
McBurney's point ✅✅Pain in RLQ with appendicitis
Rovsing's sign ✅✅Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
Murphy's sign ✅✅indicates cholecystitis with pain during deep inspiration when
pressure is applied to the RUQ
Cullen's sign ✅✅bruising in the skin around the umbilicus (could mean internal
bleeding)
Turners sign ✅✅- Flank grayish blue (turn around to see your flanks)
- Indicates pancreatitis
Ascites ✅✅abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Cholecystitis ✅✅Inflammation of gallbladder. Typically presents with severe RUQ
pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
cholelithiasis ✅✅gallstones in the gallbladder. May be asymptomatic but can cause
episode of stomach pain after fatty meals.
appendicitis ✅✅inflammation of the appendix. Involves RLQ pain, fever, and stomach
swelling.
Bowel obstruction ✅✅May lead to severe stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, and
distinction, indicating a risk of tissue death (dead gut)
Non medication methods to promote healthy BM's in patients ✅✅Encourage pt's to
increase their dietary fiber, stay hydrated, and establish a regular bathroom routine.
Physical activity helps too.
Prioritize care of a pt experiencing an ileus ✅✅An ileus is a temporary paralysis of
intestine muscles.
Monitor for symptoms such as stomach distention, nausea, and lack of BM's. Ensure
hydration, correct electrolyte imbalances.
Normoactive bowel sounds ✅✅Normal sounds and occur 5 to 30 times per minute,
indicating healthy intestinal activity
