chapter 14

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Study Guide

Student Name  Date

Matching Questions

1. ____ inguinal hernia

2. ____ currant jelly stool

3. ____ silastic silo

4. ____ polyhydramnios

5. ____ McBurney’s point

6. ____ Haberman Feeder

7. ____ guiac stool test

8. ____ gluten

9. ____ intussusception

10. ____ rotovirus

11. ____ aganglionic megacolon

a. midway between the umbilicus and the right iliac crest

b. excessive amniotic fluid associated with fetal anomalies

c. most common cause of gastroenteritis

d. telescoping of bowel

e. protein in wheat, barley, and rye

f. Hirschsprung’s disease

g. specialized device used to feed cleft lip and/or palate infants

h. stools with mucus and blood

i. keeps abdominal contents protected during replacement

j. more common in boys than in girls

k. identifies blood in stool

Multiple Choice

1. The most common surgical condition of the digestive tract in infancy is:

1. pyloric stenosis

2. umbilical hernia

3. intussusception

4. meconium ileus

2. A symptom of Hirschsprung’s disease is:

1. reflux

2. hyperactive bowel sounds

3. constipation

4. diarrhea

3. When a family is treated for pinworm infestation, the nurse recommends which of the following additional actions?

1. washing all kitchen utensils in the dishwasher

2. washing underwear and bed linens in very hot water

3. airing out blankets and pillows

4. throwing away all “dress-up” clothes

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