NS660 Exam 3: GI Assessment And Upper GI Problems
– Questions And Corresponding Accurate Answers
Major function of GI system Correct Answer - supply nutrients to body
cells
GI function is accomplished in the process of Correct Answer - Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
Alterations in GI Function Correct Answer - Delayed esophageal
emptying
Slowed GI motility
Decreased intrinsic factors
Constipation
Incompoennt LES = Correct Answer - heartburn, GERD,
gastroesophageal disease
intrinsic factors are supposed to absorb which vitamin? Correct Answer -
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause Correct Answer - pernicious anemia
subjective assessment of GI Correct Answer - PMH
All meds
Appetite
Symptoms- abd pain, changes in stool, N/V, painful swallowing
what meds should we ask about in the subjective GI assessment Correct
Answer - Acetaminophen and NSAIDs
why are we considered about Acetaminophen Correct Answer - being
concerned about the liver
, Why are we concerned about NSAIDs Correct Answer - GI bleeding and
kidneys
GI Objective assessment Correct Answer - mouth
abdomen
rectum and anus
mouth objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspect for symmetry,
color, and size
Use tongue blade to inspect mucosa
inspect gums and dentures
abdomen objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspection,
auscultation, percussion, palpitation
rectum and anus objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspect skin for
open areas and hemorrhoids
is endoscopy invasive or noninvasive? Correct Answer - invasive
what does an endoscopy provide? Correct Answer - provides direct
visualization of body organs and tissues
purpose of an endoscopy Correct Answer - diagnostics- biopsy
therapeutic- remove abnormal tissue, Monroe surgery
endoscopy studies include Correct Answer - Esophagoduodenoscopy
EGD
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy
EGD directly visualizes Correct Answer - mucosal lining of esophagus,
stomach, and duodenum
when is an EGD ordered? Correct Answer - to look at if someone is
having issues with heartburn, upper GI discomfort, having evidence of GI
bleeding
– Questions And Corresponding Accurate Answers
Major function of GI system Correct Answer - supply nutrients to body
cells
GI function is accomplished in the process of Correct Answer - Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
Alterations in GI Function Correct Answer - Delayed esophageal
emptying
Slowed GI motility
Decreased intrinsic factors
Constipation
Incompoennt LES = Correct Answer - heartburn, GERD,
gastroesophageal disease
intrinsic factors are supposed to absorb which vitamin? Correct Answer -
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause Correct Answer - pernicious anemia
subjective assessment of GI Correct Answer - PMH
All meds
Appetite
Symptoms- abd pain, changes in stool, N/V, painful swallowing
what meds should we ask about in the subjective GI assessment Correct
Answer - Acetaminophen and NSAIDs
why are we considered about Acetaminophen Correct Answer - being
concerned about the liver
, Why are we concerned about NSAIDs Correct Answer - GI bleeding and
kidneys
GI Objective assessment Correct Answer - mouth
abdomen
rectum and anus
mouth objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspect for symmetry,
color, and size
Use tongue blade to inspect mucosa
inspect gums and dentures
abdomen objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspection,
auscultation, percussion, palpitation
rectum and anus objective assessment Correct Answer - Inspect skin for
open areas and hemorrhoids
is endoscopy invasive or noninvasive? Correct Answer - invasive
what does an endoscopy provide? Correct Answer - provides direct
visualization of body organs and tissues
purpose of an endoscopy Correct Answer - diagnostics- biopsy
therapeutic- remove abnormal tissue, Monroe surgery
endoscopy studies include Correct Answer - Esophagoduodenoscopy
EGD
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy
EGD directly visualizes Correct Answer - mucosal lining of esophagus,
stomach, and duodenum
when is an EGD ordered? Correct Answer - to look at if someone is
having issues with heartburn, upper GI discomfort, having evidence of GI
bleeding
