1)    Explain the purpose of the gastrointestinal system. 2)    What are the layers of the intestines and how do

1)   
Explain
the purpose of the gastrointestinal system.

2)   
What
are the layers of the intestines and how do ulcers affect the layers? Differentiate
the alimentary canal from the accessory digestive organs. Give an example of
one health condition that can impede the performance of the gastric system.

3)   
In
detail, explain how the digestive anatomy aligns with the cardiovascular and
urinary systems.

4)   
Explain
the difference between the gastric assessment of a child, pregnant woman and an
adult abdomen.

5)   
Explain
the importance of the inspection of the abdomen. What are some key considerations
in performing this skill?

6)   
Explain
why some diabetics may experience gastric paralysis. What are some key
assessment findings in this condition?

7)   
What
is the significance of each section of the intestines?

8)   
What
is the peritoneum and why is that the only section of the abdomen that can be
used for dialysis?

9)   
List
and explain three medical indications of borborygmi sounds.

10)         
Explain
how you palpate the abdomen.

11)         
What
is the purpose of percussion of the abdomen? What kinds of sounds should you
hear in the different section of the abdomen?

12)         
Explain
the different types of hernias and their medical significances.

13)         
List
five labs that pertain to the digestive system, their purposes and normal
values.

14)         
Identify
and describe the abnormal abdominal sounds and their indications.

15)         
Explain
how the psoas sign, Blumberg’s sign and Murphy’s sign differ.

16)         
Should
a nurse be concerned if she palpates an aortic pulsation? Why or why not?