Hiatal hernias Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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. What are warning signs of GERD (> 50yrs): Dysphagia Odynophagia (pain on swallowing) N/V Wt loss Melena Early Satiety (feeling full off of little food) 2. Are Hiatal hernias symptomatic: No, often they are aysmptomatic 3. How are Hiatal hernias dx: often later in life typically associated with s/s of GERD 4. What is a sliding hiatal hernia: Where the junction of the esophagus slides up past the GE junction 5. Hiatal hernia tx: tx is conservative. Often eating small, frequent meal...

Which of the following measures would likely be rejected as part of a first-line weight loss plan for a patient with a BMI of 30.2, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension? - 30 minutes or more of moderateintensity activity at least 3 days per week Calorie reduction by 500 to 1,000 kcal/day *****Gastric bypass Prescription drug therapy A nurse practitioner is providing care for a male patient with a long-standing hiatal hernia. Which of the following statements most accurately captures an aspect...

GERD correct answer: Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid GERD: Causes correct answer: Decreased LES Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) Nicotine Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) Delayed gastric emptying Decrease esophageal clearance Risk factors: obesity and ...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

MSN 277 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024 GERD - ANSWER-Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid GERD: Causes - ANSWER-Decreased LES Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) Nicotine Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) Delayed gastric emptying Decrease esophageal clear...

Upper GI Nclex Questions- GERD& Hernias, Gastritis & Peptic Ulcer Disease QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask? -"how much weight have you gained recently?" -"what have you done to alleviate the heartburn" -"Do you consume many milk and dairy products" -"Have you been around a...

Which of the following measures would likely be rejected as part of a first-line weight loss plan for a patient with a BMI of 30.2, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension? - 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity at least 3 days per week Calorie reduction by 500 to 1,000 kcal/day *****Gastric bypass Prescription drug therapy A nurse practitioner is providing care for a male patient with a long-standing hiatal hernia. Which of the following statements most accurately captures an aspe...

Lifestyle changes for GERD correct answers Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. Limit/eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate. Reduce spicy foods Limit alcohol/tobacco Do not eat/snack 2 to 3 hours before bed Post op care for pt having Stretta Procedure (hernia repair) correct answers Remain on clear liquids for 24 hours Post op day 2: consume soft diet Avoid NSAIDS/Aspirin for 10 days Use proton pump inhibitors (protonix), use liquid meds No NG tubes for at least 1 month Key ...

GERD practice questions with complete solutions The nurse assesses assigned clients after receiving handoff communication. For which assessment finding for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should the nurse provide immediate intervention? A.A client who complains of chest pain B.A client who complains of a sore throat C.A client who vomits gastric acid after an evening snack D.A client who complains of increasing heartburn while lying down A.A client who complains...

PAEA GENERAL SURGERY EOR 2024 LATEST EXAM TEST BANK WITH 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A(BRAND NEW!!) tx of an acute esophageal varices bleed? these have a 30-50% mortality rate w/ 1st bleed and 70% recurrence rate w/i 1st yr! - ANSWER-1. 2 large bore IV lines, IVF, +/- blood transfusion 2. *endoscopic ligation* is tx of choice 3. pharmacologic vasoconstrictors- *octreotide* 1st line (somatostatin analog), vasopressin 4. balloon tamponade 5. surgical de...