Nur 201 Exam 4 Study Questions With Answer - Fortis College

This study source was downloaded by 100000896705906 from CourseHero.com on 05-09-2025 01:31:21 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/155378433/Nur-201-Study-Questions-Exam-4docx/ NUR 201 Study Questions Exam 41) Define jaundice. Pt educationYellowing of the skin/whites of the eye from excess pigment bilirubin and caused by obstruction of the bile duct. Chronic acetaminophen/Tylenol use causes hepatotoxicity . 2) Know organs located in each abdominal quadrantRUQ : liver/gallbladder/kidney RLQ : appendix/cecumLUQ : stomach/spleen/pancreas/kidney LLQ : small intestines 3) Define familial adenomatous polyposis/FAP. Pt education and will include in plan of careGenetic disorder characterized by hundreds/thousands of polyps in the colon, becomes cancerous by age 40. * Family history of FAP increased genetic risk for CRC. **Get yearly colonoscopy, FAP have greater risk of CRC.4) Define upper endoscopy. Nursing actions/info to report to providerDirect visualization of the upper GI tract (esophagus/stomach/duodenum). Keep pt NPO 8hrs before procedure & NPO afterwards until gag reflexes return. Check temp q 15-30mins for 1-2hrs, sudden spike in temp is a sign of perforation. Notify HCP of temp.5) Define risk for malnutrition and how to assessOlder adults/prolonged illnesses/major surgery/sepsis/draining wounds/ burns/hemorrhage/fractures/immobilization/chronic alcohol use/certain meds.Diet recall of food eaten yesterday- for older adultsTo improve nutrition: ask who shops and prepares meals6) Define ultrasound of gallbladder. Pt educationNoninvasive