chapter 34 Gastrointestinal Bleeding Quiz
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What does the presence of coffee-ground vomitus indicate in GI bleeding?

  • Decreased RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit
  • Fresh blood
  • Bleeding in the small bowel
  • Contact with HCl acid (correct)

    • What does melena in GI bleeding indicate?

  • Bright red, bloody stool
  • Bleeding above or in the small bowel, black poop (correct)
  • Decreased RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit
  • Elevated BUN

    • What does occult bleeding in the context of GI bleeding mean?

  • Bright red, bloody vomitus
  • Obvious or apparent bleeding
  • Elevated BUN
  • Not obvious or apparent bleeding (correct)

    • What is a diagnostic indicator of GI bleeding in labs?

    <p>Decreased RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a therapeutic measure for GI bleeding to monitor

    <p>NPO for bowel rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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