Intestinal and Rectal Disorders Quiz

Colorectal Cancer

• Manifestations include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss.
• Possible surgical procedure is colectomy, which involves removing part or all of the colon.

Rotavirus Infection

• Common symptom is severe diarrhea, often accompanied by vomiting and fever.
• Preventive measure for recurrence includes vaccination and practicing good hygiene.

Food Poisoning

• Recommended treatment for food poisoning caused by Clostridium botulinum is intensive medical treatment and potential antitoxin administration.
• Prevention includes proper food handling, cooking, and storage practices.

Duodenal Ulcers

• Appropriate nursing intervention involves monitoring pain levels, promoting stress management, and encouraging a balanced diet.
• Contributing factors include H. pylori infection, use of NSAIDs, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by H. pylori infection or long-term use of NSAIDs.
• Disorder resulting from a functional disorder of intestinal motility includes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Gastritis

• Typical duration of acute gastritis is short, lasting a few days to a couple of weeks.
• Main cause of gastric mucosal barrier breakdown in gastritis includes excessive alcohol intake, NSAID use, and infections.
• Potential complication of chronic gastritis could be gastric cancer or pernicious anemia.

Diagnostic Tests

• Endoscopy with biopsy is performed to evaluate gastric conditions and can help diagnose gastric cancer.
• Common diagnostic test for evaluating gastritis includes gastroscopy.

Dehydration Indicators

• Signs of dehydration may include dry mouth, decreased urine output, and confusion.

Common Gastric Cancers

• Most common type of gastric cancer is adenocarcinoma, which can occur anywhere in the stomach.

Diverticular Disorders

• Difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis: diverticulosis is the presence of diverticula without inflammation, while diverticulitis involves inflammation of those diverticula.
• Common risk factors for diverticulitis include a low-fiber diet, obesity, and lack of physical activity.

Nursing Interventions

• Nursing interventions for maintaining normal elimination patterns in patients with intestinal and rectal disorders involve promoting dietary changes, increasing fluid intake, and encouraging regular bowel habits.

Complications and Motility

• Potential complications of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) include colon cancer and fistulas.
• 'Autodigestion by HCl acid and pepsin' refers to the destruction of gastric tissue due to the digestive action of stomach acids and enzymes.
• 'Disruption of capillary walls' in gastritis can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding and fluid loss.

Key Takeaways

• Gastritis can be acute or chronic, with chronic gastritis being persistent over time.
• Common causes of colorectal cancer include a diet high in red and processed meats, physical inactivity, and a family history of colorectal cancer.

Test your knowledge about intestinal and rectal disorders including IBS, IBD, diverticulitis, and bowel obstruction. Understand the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of these conditions.