Mallory weiss tear Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and pe...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Tums/Antacids Neutralize pH Q: H2 receptor blockers Answer: Pepcid Decreases acid production Q: PPIs Answer: Blocks proton pumps to block acid Stronger than H2 receptor blocker Q: GERD education Answer: Avoid triggers Eat small frequent meals and not before bed Untreated can lead to permanent ...

Differential Diagnosis Final Exam Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A What could rebound tenderness indicate?1. acute abdomen 2. appendicitis What is the main physical exam finding of an acute abdomen?diffuse peritoneal irritation with rebound tenderness What are the physical exam findings of appendicitis?1. localized tenderness with RLQ guarding 2. positive psoas/obturator sign 3. mcburney point tenderness 4. positive rosving sign Wha...

In which part of the esophagus does Boerhaave syndrome most frequently occur? - Left posterolateral aspect of the distal intrathoracic esophagus and extends for several centimeters. Boerhaave syndrome vs. Mallory Weiss tear [graphic] - Boerhaave syndrome vs Mallory Weiss tear [table] - What is included in the Child-Pugh score? - Albumin INR Ascites Encephalopathy T Bili

A 75-year-old woman with a history of hypertension presents to the ED with right upper quadrant pain that has been gradually worsening over the past day. Her vital signs are: T 103°F, BP 100/60, HR 100, RR 22, and oxygen saturation 97% on room air. Physical exam reveals scleral icterus and right upper quadrant tenderness without rebound or guarding. A bedside right upper quadrant ultrasound demonstrates a common bile duct measuring 1 cm. Laboratory results are pending. What is the definiti...

cornea steamy, and the pupil moderately dilated and nonreactive to light. - Answer- acute bacterial conjunctivitis A 3-week-old male infant is brought in by his mother due to his vomiting. The mother notes that a few days ago her son started vomiting after feeding, and it has become projectile in nature. The vomitus is non-bilious and contains no blood. The child seems hungry and nurses regularly, but the vomiting has become more frequent and is occurring with every feeding now. On physical e...

Disorders of the GI System NURS 5315 Test 4Primary manifestations of SRMD - correct answer GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers - correct answer Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed - correct answer any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... - correct answer frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes - correct answer bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the ...

CMSRN Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2020 Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - ANSWERSCauses: Mallory-Weiss tear, cancer, NSAID use, history of GERD. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, red bloody stools, asymptomatic. Diagnosis: CBC, endoscope to confirm. Treatment: Cause-based. Fluid replacement. Locating source. Cirrhosis (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) - ANSWERSCauses: Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. Lipids stored in body cells instead. Symp...