152-Wk8-Nso Module 4-Brianna Lange

Front 1

Normal characteristics of gastric contents

Back 1

-greenish to clear color, no bleeding/clots
-pH level 1.5-3.0

Front 2

Analysis of gastric contents can help to screen and treat?

Back 2

-hematemesis
-alterations in stomach acidity

Front 3

What may produce false results when analyzing gastric contents for OB/pH?

Back 3

-antacids
-iron supplements
-spinich
-red meat

Front 4

Equipment required for gastric OB and pH testing?

Back 4

-60mL bulb or catheter-tipped syringe
-wooden applicator or 3mL syringe
-clean disposable gloves
-emesis basin, tissues

Front 5

Potential cause of black or tarry stool

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-iron ingestion or upper GI bleeding

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Potential cause of narrow, pencil shaped stool

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-obstruction or rapid peristalsis

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Potential cause of liquid stools more frequent than 3X per day

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-diarrhea, reduced absorption or hypermobility

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Potential cause of white or clay coloured stool

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-absence of bile

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Potential cause of blood in stool

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-obstruction or rapid peristalsis

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Medications/drugs that could alter fecal occult blood test results?

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-aspirin, steroids, NSAIDS, anticoagulants, alcohol, iron, ascorbic acid

Front 11

How many times should FOB test be perfomed to confirm GI bleeding or pathology?

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Three

Front 12

Signs and symptoms of wound infection?

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-purulent drainage
-pain
-inflammation

Front 13

True or False: You should never collect a wound culture sample from old drainage

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True

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Description of sanguineous drainage

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Bright red

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Description of serosanguineous drainage

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Pale, red, watery

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Description of serous drainage

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Clear, watery plasma

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Description of purulent drainage

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Thick, yellow, green, tan, or brown