GI Assessment Notes

A set of flashcards based on the GI Assessment lecture notes, covering key concepts, definitions, and terms.

Anatomy & Physiology of the Digestive Tract

Includes mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus, and accessory organs such as liver, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Age Related Changes in the GI System

Includes changes in mouth, teeth, gingiva, taste buds, saliva, esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter (LES), stomach, digestive enzymes, motor activity, large intestine, anal sphincter, and absorption of vitamins/minerals.

Subjective GI Assessment

Focuses on the patient's history of present illness, including issues such as dyspepsia, nausea/vomiting (N/V), abdominal pain, alterations in bowel elimination, and weight changes.

OLDCART Assessment Tool

A method to assess symptoms: O - Onset, L - Location, D - Duration, C - Character, A - Aggravating factors, R - Relieving factors, T - Timing.

Common GI Medical History

Includes conditions like ulcers, colitis, hepatitis, and cancer, as well as surgical history and family history.

Signs of GI Dysfunction

Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing/chewing, altered taste, halitosis (bad breath), and changes in appetite or diet.

Objective GI Assessment Inspection

Includes visual examination of the abdomen for skin changes, distention, pulsations, peristalsis, hernias, and scars.

Objective GI Assessment Auscultation

Focuses on abnormal sounds such as high-pitched (tinkling) sounds, bruits, and friction rubs; absence of sounds over full 5 minutes indicates certain conditions.

Common Stool Appearance Indicators

Includes characteristics like color (clay, foamy), consistency (formed, hard, liquid), and presence of blood.

COCA in GI Assessment

Refers to the assessment of vomit and stool based on Color, Odor, Consistency, and Amount.

Medications Impacting GI Health

Includes common medications such as laxatives, steroids, and NSAIDs like Aspirin, which can affect GI health.