NUR 2392 / NUR2392 : Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2 Final Exam Review / Rasmussen College ( 89 Q&A )

1. What is a mechanical obstruction? - Intestines blocked outside, insides the intestine walls, or in the intestinal lumen 2. What happens to the intestines during a mechanical obstruction? - Contents accumulate at and above the obstruction Causes distention, edema, hypovolemia, hypovolemic shock, electrolyte imbalance 3. What are the signs and symptoms of mechanical obstruction? - Mid abdominal cramping, pain, vomiting, obstipation (diarrhea in partial obstruction), lack of flatus, peristaltic waves, absence of bowel sounds, abdominal rigidity, tenderness. 4. What are the types of mechanical obstruction? - Closed Loop Strangulation 5. What are some complications of mechanical obstruction? - sepsis, increased IAP leading to acute compartment syndrome 6. What are some causes of mechanical obstruction? - adhesions, tumors, appendicitis, strictures, intussusception, volvulus, fibrosis, vascular disorders 7. What are the treatments for mechanical obstruction? - NPO, NGT (Salem sump tube), surgery 8. What is a non-mechanical obstruction? - decreased or absent peristalsis due to neuromuscular disturbance (paralytic ileus) 9. What are symptoms of non-mechanical obstruction? - constant, diffuse discomfort 10. What is an anorectal abscess? - occurs due to destruction of bowel wall leading to infection 11. What are hemorrhoids? - unnaturally swollen or distended veins in the anorectal region, internal above anal sphincter, external below anal sphincter 12. What are the causes of hemorrhoids? - Caused by increased abdominal pressure, pregnancy, straining, obesity, heart failure, prolonged sitting/standing, strenuous exercise, weight lifting 13. How are hemorrhoids treated? - Treated through constipation prevention, high fiber, high fluid diet, surgery (hemorrhoidectomy) 14. What is colon cancer? - most commonly adenocarcino

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