NSG 123 Med Surg 1 Exam 2 Blueprint: GI Disorders Overview |2026 Latest Update with Complete Solution-Herzing

NSG 123 Med Surg 1 Exam 2 Blueprint: GI Disorders Overview |2026
Latest Update with Complete Solution-Herzing
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.01
● Inflammatory Bowel disease
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● Clinical manifestations of Crohns diseases
(CD)
● Clinical manifestations of Ulcerative
colitis (UC)
● Clinical manifestations of cholecystitis
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.01
● Diagnositcs for Crohns dz(CD)
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● Barium study used for?

● Abdominal x-ray used for?

● Abdominal ultrasound used for?

● CT- scan used for?
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.02
● Ulcerative colitis assessment findings
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● Crohns dz assessment findings

● Abnormal lab values in UC

● Abnormal lab values in CD
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.02
● UC diagnostic test
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● MRI used for?

● CT- scan used for?

● Lower abd ultrasound used for?

● Colonoscopy used for?
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.03
● IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System Surgical procedure that CURE IBD
Surgical procedures provide relief only
● Describes Proctocolectomy, intestinal
transplant, total colectomy, &
strictureplasty
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.04
● Planning care for a pt with IBD
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System

, ● List interventions that would be included

Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.04
● Caring for a pt with Parenteral nutrition
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System for CD
● I & Os?

● Blood glucose? Why? How often?

● Weight? Why? How often?

● NPO?
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.01.05
● IBD medications ?
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● What is used for severe IBD?

● When would antibiotics be used?
● When would antiperistaltic meds be
used?
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.02.01
● Barrett esophagus teaching
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● Define Barrett’s esophagus and what can
develop as a result long term?
● Define GERD
● Define Peptic Ulcer Disease (include
clinical manifestations)
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.02.02
● How do you manage GERD?
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System ● List interventions pt can do to reduce
symptoms of GERD
● What should pt avoid?
Nursing Care of Patients NSG123.04.02.03
● GERD medications that require serum lab
with Disorders of the
Gastrointestinal System values checks before administering
● Lab value to check for Maalox?
(aluminum & magnesium preparation)
● Lab value to check for acid neutralizers
(sodium bicarbonate & sodium citrate)


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