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Normal characteristics of gastric contents
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-greenish to clear color, no bleeding/clots
-pH level 1.5-3.0 |
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Analysis of gastric contents can help to screen and treat?
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-hematemesis
-alterations in stomach acidity |
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What may produce false results when analyzing gastric contents for OB/pH?
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-antacids
-iron supplements -spinich -red meat |
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Equipment required for gastric OB and pH testing?
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-60mL bulb or catheter-tipped syringe
-wooden applicator or 3mL syringe -clean disposable gloves -emesis basin, tissues |
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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
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How many times should FOB test be perfomed to confirm GI bleeding or pathology?
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Three
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Signs and symptoms of wound infection?
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-purulent drainage
-pain -inflammation |
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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
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