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36 Cards in this Set
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A ______ is found in the intergluteal cleft on the posterior surface of the lower sacrum.
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Pilonidal sinus (cyst)
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The diagnosis of achalasia is confirmed by__________, a process in which the esophageal pressure is measured by a radiologist or gastroenterologist
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manometry
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Achalsia may be trated surgically by_________
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Esophagomyotomy
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The achalasia pt. undergoing pneumatic dilitation shoukld be monitored for_______.
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Perforation
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Anal fistulas usually result from_____.
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Infection
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A(n) ______ is a tiny, tubular, fibrous tract that extends into the anal canal from an opening located beside the anus
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Anal fistula
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A _______ is the recommended surgical procedure for an anal fistula.
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Fistulectomy
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______ are dilated portions of veins in the anal canal
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Hemorrhoids
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A(n) _________ is a longitudinal tear or ulceration in the lining of the anal canal.
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Anal fissure
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The major complication of appendicitis is ___________.
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Perforation of the appendix
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Normal activity after an appendectomy can be resumed within ____ to _____ weeks.
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2-4
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After an appendectomy the nurse places the patient in a ________ position.
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semi-fowler
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Perforation of the appendix generally occurs _________ hours after the onset of pain.
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24
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If the appendix curls behind the cecum, pain and tenderness may be felt in the ___________.
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lumbar region
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___________ is pain felt in the right lower quadrant after the left lower quadrant has been palpated
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Rovsing's sign
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McBurneys point is located between the _______ and the __________.
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Umbilicus
Anterior superior iliac spine |
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What age and gender suffers more from appendicitis?
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Males between 10 and 30 years
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The appendix is attached to the _______ just below the _______
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Cecum
ileocecal valve |
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What are the two types of hemorrhoids?
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Internal
External |
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_________ should follow each bowel movement for 1 to 2 weeks following hemorrhoid surgery.
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sitz bath
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The nurse encourages intake of at least ____ of water daily to provide adequate hydration
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2 liters
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The pt. with hernia is advised not to recline for ____ after eating and to elevate the head of the bed ____ to ___ inches
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1 hour
4-8 |
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Diagnosis of hernia are confirmed by________, ________, and _____.
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x-ray
Barium Swallow Floroscopy |
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The complications of ___, ____, and ___ can occur with any type of hernia.
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Hemorrhage
Obstruction Strangulation |
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The complications of ___, ____, and ___ can occur with any type of hernia.
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Hemorrhage
Obstruction Strangulation |
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The pt, with sliding hernia may have symptoms of ________, _______, and ______.
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Heartburn
Regurgitation Dysphagia |
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_______ hernia occurs when all or part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm.
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paraesophageal
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_________ hernia occurs when the upper stomach and the gastroesophagel junction (GEJ) are displaced upward and slide in and out of the thorax.
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Sliding
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What are the two types of hiatal hernia?
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Sliding & Paraesophagel
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Hiatal hernias happen more often in __________.
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Women
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Achalasia may be treated conservatively by ________ to stretch the narrowed area of the esophagus.
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Pneumatic dilitation
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The patient with achalasia should be instructed to ___ and to ____.
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eat slowly
drink fluids with meals |
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Achalsia occurs most often in people ________ years of age or older
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40
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_______ is absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus accompanied by failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax in response to swallowing
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Achalasia
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Patients with achalasia have the sensation of _________.
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food sticking in the lower esophagus.
They sometimes report a "lump in their throat" |
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The primary symptom of achalasia is _______.
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difficulty in swallowing both liquids and solids.
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