Summary NR 324 Adult Health I Exam 3 Study Guide.pdf

Gastrointestinal: Learning Objectives: At the end of this class a student will be able to: 1. Define key terms related to Gastrointestinal system: a. Borborygmi- Waves of loud, gurgling sounds Hyperactive bowel as a result of eating b. Hematemesis- Vomiting Blood Esophageal varices, bleeding peptic ulcer c. Melena- Abnormal black tarry stool, containing digested blood Cancer, bleeding in the upper GI tract from ulcers, varices d. Steatorrhea- Fatty, frothy, foul smelling stool Chronic pancreatitis, biliary obstruction, malabsorption problems e. Malnutrition- deficit, excess, or imbalance of essential nutrients. It may occur with or without inflammation. Imbalances in macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fat) or micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins) occur with malnutrition. Undernutrition describes a state of poor nourishment as a result of inadequate diet or diseases that interfere with normal appetite and assimilation of ingested food. Overnutrition refers to the ingestion of more food than is required for body needs, as in obesity