Nurs 208 5

Front 1

What are the medications called that soften the stool and promote peristalsis?

Back 1

laxatives and cathartics

Front 2

Is constipation a symptom or disease?

Back 2

symptom

Front 3

What is a collection of hardened feces, wedged in he rectum that a personal cannot expel?

Back 3

impaction

Front 4

If you suspect that a client has an impaction, what should you do?

Back 4

gently perform a digital examination of the rectum and palpate for the impacted mass

Front 5

There are six things that may cause diarrhea. See if you can name them.

Back 5

1) disorders affecting absorption 2) disorders affecting digestion 3) disorders affecting secretion of the GI tract 4) antibiotic use 5) Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) 6) communicable food borne pathogens

Front 6

What is a causative agent of diarrhea that is acquired by an overgrowth of normal flora or by contact with a foreign organisms?

Back 6

Clostridium difficile (C. diff.)

Front 7

What are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum?

Back 7

hemorrhoids

Front 8

What 4 things cause hemorrhiods?

Back 8

1) increased venous pressure from straining to defecate 2) preganancy 3) heart failure 4) chronic liver disease

Front 9

Surgical openings created in the ileum or colon with the ends of the intestine brought through the abdominal wall to create a stoma are called what?

Back 9

ileostomy or colostomy

Front 10

What are the three types of colostomies?

Back 10

1) loop 2) end 3) double-barrel

Front 11

What are you going to review in Chapter 46?

Back 11

PAGE 1181- all the types of colostomies!

Front 12

What is the scale called that categorizes stool into 7 different types?

Back 12

The Bristol Stool Form Scale

Front 13

Observable peristalsis is a sign of what?

Back 13

intestinal obstruction

Front 14

Normal bowel sounds occur every __ to ___ seconds.

Back 14

5 to 15

Front 15

A change in pitch or tinkling bowel sound indicates what?

Back 15

distention

Front 16

Absent bowel sounds or hypoactive sounds indicate what?

Back 16

paralytic ileus

Front 17

High pitched and hyperactive bowel sounds indicate what?

Back 17

small intestine obstruction and inflammatory disorders

Front 18

How much of the formed stool should you acquire when collecting a specimen?

Back 18

1 inch

Front 19

How much of liquid diarrhea stool should you acquire when collecting a specimen?

Back 19

15-30 mL

Front 20

Tests for measuring the output of fecal fat requires how many days of collection of the stool?

Back 20

3 to 5

Front 21

What tests require the stool to be warm?

Back 21

Measurement for ova and parasites

Front 22

What test measures microscopic amounts of blood in feces?

Back 22

fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) or guaiac test

Front 23

What is the fecal occult blood test or guaiac test useful for screening for?

Back 23

colon cancer

Front 24

What are the three types of fecal occult blood testing?

Back 24

1) guaiac fecal occult blood test 2) immunochemical fecal occult blood test 3) stool deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Front 25

Clients who are receiving anticoagulants, who have a bleeding disorder, or a GI disorder known to cause bleeding need a regular screening for what?

Back 25

fecal occult blood

Front 26

What is DeBello?

Back 26

a bitch (wonder if this will be on the test?)

Front 27

What are the 6 training specific therapies?

Back 27

1. Biofeedback 2. Therapeutic touch 3. Chiropractic therapy 4. Traditional Chinese medicine 5. Acupuncture 6. Herbal therapies

Front 28

What are 3 nursing-accessible therapies

Back 28

1. Relaxation therapy 2. Meditation and breathing 3. Imagery

Front 29

What is Ginkgo Bilboa used for? (8)

Back 29

Cerebral insufficiency, Alzheimer's, Intermittent claudication, Tinnitis, Relieves tension anxiety and elevates mood, Antioxidant

Front 30

What bad effects does Ginkgo Bilboa have on the body? (6)

Back 30

Increased vascular flow, Inhibits platelet activity, GI complaints, bruising and spontaneous bleeding, can increase insulin levels

Front 31

When should you not use Ginkgo Bilboa? (5)

Back 31

Before surgery, with menstrual flooding, with blood thinners and aspirin, with bleeding problems

Front 32

What is St. John's Wort used for? (6)

Back 32

Anti-depressant, muscle aches, nerve pain, nerve regeneration, herpes outbreaks, bruising

Front 33

What side effects does St. John's Wort cause?

Back 33

Sunburn, possible rash from sun exposure

Front 34

What is a bad thing about St. John's Wort?

Back 34

It can interfere with effectiveness of other medications (ex: mood altering drugs)

Front 35

What is Garlic used for? (7)

Back 35

Lowers cholesterol, anti-thrombotic, lower BP, anti-microbial agent, strengthen heart muscle, reduce platelet clumping/clotting, stabilize blood sugar

Front 36

What are contraindications for Garlic? (3)

Back 36

Odor, gas, potential decreased platelet aggregation

Front 37

What is Echinacea used for?

Back 37

Prevention and treatment of colds and flu, upper respiratory infections, UTI

Front 38

How long should one use Echinacea for?

Back 38

Stimulating does is short term (3-4 days)

Front 39

What is Goldenseal used for? (5)

Back 39

Colds, flu, bacterial diarrhea, intestinal parasites, ocular trachoma infections

Front 40

What herb is over/misused by the general public?

Back 40

Goldenseal (in toothpaste, lip balm, herbal mixtures)