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NUR110.
NURSING
Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, NUR 201- WVJC Exam questions with
correct answers 2026/2027 Edition
Graded A+
How do we assess for bowel obstructions?
If obstruction is present, look for hyperactive bowel sounds above
the obstructions and hypoactive below the obstruction!
DX: Labs, physical assessment, endoscopy, EGD, ERCP, small bowel
capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasounds, liver and spleen scans
What patient history do we assess relating to the bowels?
Weight, stool habits, pain, gender, age, cultural impacts, GI
history/surgery, nutrition habits, medications, herb use, smoking,
alcohol, family history, and genetic risk
How do we physically assess the bowels.
Listen to all 4 abdominal quadrants, urinalysis, barium or non-barium
x=ray, CT, MRI, stool tests
What is Barrett's esophagus?
Precancerous changes that happen in the esophagus as a result from
acid and pepsin exposure
, What are the causes of GERD?
Most common: upper GI disorder
Risk factors: hiatal hernia, NSAID use, obesity, smoking
What is GERD? (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
The backward flow of stomach contents and acid into the esophagus
What are the concerns related to the healing phases of GERD?
Barrett's epithelium, esophageal stricture
What should we teach regarding new colostomies?
1. The expected appearance of stool (the higher up in the colon that
the colostomy is, the more liquid that the stool should be) blood in
the first few days is common but should go away within a day or two
2. How the stoma should appear: pink, moist, and extended 2cm, no
skin irritation
3. How to properly care for the stoma and change the bag
How long after colostomy surgery does stool begin to leak from the
stoma?
2-3 days from surgery
How do we diagnose cancer?
Biopsy is always necessary to confirm cancerous cells
What is dumping syndrome?
When high sugar foods are eaten, they are pushed through the
stomach, then fluid shifts into the bowel causing discomfort
NUR110.
NURSING
Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, NUR 201- WVJC Exam questions with
correct answers 2026/2027 Edition
Graded A+
How do we assess for bowel obstructions?
If obstruction is present, look for hyperactive bowel sounds above
the obstructions and hypoactive below the obstruction!
DX: Labs, physical assessment, endoscopy, EGD, ERCP, small bowel
capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasounds, liver and spleen scans
What patient history do we assess relating to the bowels?
Weight, stool habits, pain, gender, age, cultural impacts, GI
history/surgery, nutrition habits, medications, herb use, smoking,
alcohol, family history, and genetic risk
How do we physically assess the bowels.
Listen to all 4 abdominal quadrants, urinalysis, barium or non-barium
x=ray, CT, MRI, stool tests
What is Barrett's esophagus?
Precancerous changes that happen in the esophagus as a result from
acid and pepsin exposure
, What are the causes of GERD?
Most common: upper GI disorder
Risk factors: hiatal hernia, NSAID use, obesity, smoking
What is GERD? (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
The backward flow of stomach contents and acid into the esophagus
What are the concerns related to the healing phases of GERD?
Barrett's epithelium, esophageal stricture
What should we teach regarding new colostomies?
1. The expected appearance of stool (the higher up in the colon that
the colostomy is, the more liquid that the stool should be) blood in
the first few days is common but should go away within a day or two
2. How the stoma should appear: pink, moist, and extended 2cm, no
skin irritation
3. How to properly care for the stoma and change the bag
How long after colostomy surgery does stool begin to leak from the
stoma?
2-3 days from surgery
How do we diagnose cancer?
Biopsy is always necessary to confirm cancerous cells
What is dumping syndrome?
When high sugar foods are eaten, they are pushed through the
stomach, then fluid shifts into the bowel causing discomfort
