Perform procedures related to the gastrointestinal system.
Performance should include
- use of appropriate equipment and supplies
- focused assessment of client's gastrointestinal system
- assistance with diagnostic procedures
- X-ray
- gastric analysis
- endoscopy
- stool culture
- scans
- liver biopsy
- ultrasound of abdomen
- tests for occult blood
- potential of hydrogen (pH) testing
- barium enema
- paracentesis
- interpretation of lab values
- steps related to bowel elimination
- retention and non-retention enemas
- removal of fecal impaction
- suppositories
- stool specimens
- use of tubes, drainage, gavage and lavage, pumps, feeding systems, and ostomy care.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What steps would one follow to assess the client's gastrointestinal system through observation, inspection, auscultation, and palpation?
- How would one assist with gastrointestinal system diagnostic procedures, while assuring appropriate use of equipment and supplies?
- How would one perform procedures related to bowel elimination?
- How would one manage and monitor various tubes, drainage, lavage, pumps, feeding systems, and ostomy care?