Nclex Ch04 U02-03: Infections Of The Gi Tract

Front 1

Assessment of a pt w/ a GI tract infection? (5)

Back 1

1. headache
2. abdominal discomfort
3. anorexia
4. watery D, N, V
5. low-grade fever

Front 2

In general, what causes a GI tract infection?

Back 2

GI tract infections are ACUTE illnesses that are caused by ingested food contaminated by toxins or parasites

Front 3

Source of enterotoxigenic E. coli?

Back 3

undercooked beef

Front 4

What does enterotoxigenic E. coli cause?

Back 4

rapid, severe dehydration

Front 5

How do you prevent enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?

Back 5

cook beef until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear

Front 6

Source of salmonella?

Back 6

1. poultry
2. eggs

Front 7

What does salmonella cause? (2)

Back 7

1. gastroenteritis
2. systemic infection

Front 8

What are the sources of campylobacter (3)?

Back 8

campylobacter:
1. poultry
2. beef
3. pork

Front 9

How does one prevent a campylobacter infection?

Back 9

cook and store food at appropriate temperatures

Front 10

Source of giardia lamblia?

Back 10

water that has been contaminated w/ a PROTOZOAN

Front 11

how do you tx a giardia infection?

Back 11

1. METRONIDAZOLE
2. good personal hygiene

Front 12

How does one contract shigella?

Back 12

fecal contamination

Front 13

Which population is primarily impacted by shigella infection?

Back 13

pediatrics

Front 14

How do you tx shigella infection?

Back 14

antimicrobial therapy

Front 15

3 prevention measures for GI infection?

Back 15

1. good sanitation
2. good hand hygiene
3. proper food prep: thorough cooking, heat canned foods 10-20 min, inspect cans for gas bubbles

Front 16

Nursing interventions for pt w/ GI tract infections? (4)

Back 16

1. F&E
2. monitor VS
3. Meds: antibiotics, antispasmodics, antiemetics
4. teach good handwashing and cleaning utensils

Front 17

Evaluation Q to ask for pt w/ GI tract infections.

Back 17

1. have S&S resolved?
2. are stool cultures negative?