Gastrointestinal Disorders Assessment Quiz

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Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting hydrogen breath and urea breath?

Stool analysis

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Breath test (correct)

Imaging studies: CT, MRI

What is the main cause of acute gastritis?

Overuse of medications such as aspirin and NSAIDs

Genetic predisposition

Ingestion of highly seasoned or contaminated food (correct)

Ingestion of strong acid or alkali

What is the common manifestation of gastrointestinal disorders related to the intestinal gas?

Pain (Abdominal)

Nausea and vomiting (N&V)

Belching and flatulence (correct)

Changing in bowel habit and stool characteristics (diarrhea, constipation)

Which imaging study is specifically used for the upper gastrointestinal tract?

Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors in gastrointestinal disorders?

To identify potential sources of stress or coping mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of acute gastritis other than dietary indiscretion?

Overuse of medications such as aspirin and NSAIDs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of chronic gastritis?

H. pylori infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is typical of chronic gastritis?

Belching and sour taste in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

How is chronic gastritis diagnosed?

Endoscopy and biopsy Signup and view all the answers

In severe cases of acute gastritis, what medical procedure may be performed?

Surgery (gastrojejunostomy) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended medical management for acute gastritis?

Nonirritating diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a part of the nursing process for a patient with gastritis?

History including presenting signs and symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk associated with chronic gastritis?

Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment recommendation for chronic gastritis?

Modification of the patient's diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical finding in the assessment and diagnosis of chronic gastritis?

Hyperchloridria (↑HCl) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended step in the medical management of acute gastritis if hemorrhage is present?

Neutralize and dilute the agent if the cause is acid or alkali ingestion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of acute gastritis?

Excessive consumption of spicy food Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting Helicobacter pylori infection?

Urea breath test Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with chronic gastritis?

Gastrointestinal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical finding in the assessment and diagnosis of chronic gastritis?

Presence of Helicobacter pylori Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment recommendation for chronic gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori infection?

Antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging study is specifically used for the lower gastrointestinal tract?

Colonoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of chronic gastritis?

Alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting chronic gastritis?

Endoscopy & biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of chronic gastritis?

Anemia due to malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What is a part of the recommended medical management for acute gastritis?

Avoiding food and alcohol until symptoms subside Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment finding is characteristic of chronic gastritis?

Hypochlorhydria (reduced stomach acid) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant symptom of acute gastritis?

Anorexia and lassitude Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with chronic gastritis?

Hemorrhage due to superficial ulceration Signup and view all the answers

What is a part of the nursing process for a patient with gastritis?

Dietary history and associations with symptoms only Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk factor for chronic gastritis?

Smoking and the use of NSAIDs Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary symptom of chronic gastritis?

Sour taste in the mouth and belching Signup and view all the answers

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Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting hydrogen breath and urea breath?

What is the main cause of acute gastritis?

What is the common manifestation of gastrointestinal disorders related to the intestinal gas?

Which imaging study is specifically used for the upper gastrointestinal tract?

What is the purpose of assessing psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors in gastrointestinal disorders?

What is a common cause of acute gastritis other than dietary indiscretion?

What is the primary cause of chronic gastritis?

Which of the following symptoms is typical of chronic gastritis?

How is chronic gastritis diagnosed?

In severe cases of acute gastritis, what medical procedure may be performed?

What is the recommended medical management for acute gastritis?

What is a part of the nursing process for a patient with gastritis?

What is a common risk associated with chronic gastritis?

What is the primary treatment recommendation for chronic gastritis?

What is a typical finding in the assessment and diagnosis of chronic gastritis?

What is a recommended step in the medical management of acute gastritis if hemorrhage is present?

What is a common cause of acute gastritis?

Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting Helicobacter pylori infection?

What is the main risk associated with chronic gastritis?

What is a typical finding in the assessment and diagnosis of chronic gastritis?

What is the primary treatment recommendation for chronic gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori infection?

Which imaging study is specifically used for the lower gastrointestinal tract?

What is a common cause of chronic gastritis?

Which diagnostic test is specifically used for detecting chronic gastritis?

What is a potential consequence of chronic gastritis?

What is a part of the recommended medical management for acute gastritis?

Which assessment finding is characteristic of chronic gastritis?

What is a significant symptom of acute gastritis?

What is a potential risk associated with chronic gastritis?

What is a part of the nursing process for a patient with gastritis?

What is a common risk factor for chronic gastritis?

What is a primary symptom of chronic gastritis?

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