The goal of this course is to help CNAs learn about gastrointestinal emergencies - signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
Course Publication Date:
October 12, 2023
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | CNA-GASTRO-24 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | CNA Registered Courses
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Learning Objectives
Describe the most obvious sign of an upper GI bleed.
Identify two symptoms of upper GI bleeding, peritonitis, and bowel obstruction.
State two symptoms of ischemic colitis.
State two symptoms of perforation of the digestive tract.
State two symptoms of ileus.
Discuss the three possible causes of intestinal blockage.
Describe what is involved in performing a rapid GI assessment.
Describe two risk factors for upper GI bleeding, peritonitis, and bowel obstruction.
List two treatment options for upper GI bleeding, peritonitis, and bowel obstruction.