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| What does the upper GI study? |
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Definition
| Upper GI, Small bowel follow through |
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| What is taken after the ingestion of a contrast medium in UGIStudy? |
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Definition
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| ______ films are obtained over____ hours. |
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Definition
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| What can the UGIstudy dx? |
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Definition
| Anatomic and functional issues as well as ulcer, varices and tumors |
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| What are nursing Considerations for Indirect visualization? |
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Definition
-Clear liquid diet, NPO
-No smoking,gum chewing
-Increase fluid post procedure(so can pass the barrium)
-MOM(stools will be light in color |
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| What is a indirect visualization? |
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Definition
Upper GI Study
Lower GI Study
Abdominal Ultrasound |
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| What is a lower GI study? |
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Definition
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| What is a barium enema used for? |
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Definition
| -To detect polyps tumors and lesions |
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What do you need prep before procedure?
What may a pt feel and experience?
What would you want to encourage after and why? |
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Definition
Colon prep
may feel cramping during instillation and experience diarrhea post procedure
May want to encourage fluids so not to have dehydration |
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| How long do you need to be NPO for a Abdominal ultrasound and why? |
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Definition
| 8-12 hours to decrease gas formation |
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| What can an abdominal ultrasound diagnose? |
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Definition
Gallbladder disease
appendicitis
eptopic pregnancy
pancreatitis |
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| What are some nursing considerations for abdominal ultrasound? |
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Definition
-NPO 8-12 hours
-If for gall bladder have fat free meals
-If exams require the use of contrast are ordered,schedule after ultrasound |
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