NUR170 Exam 4 Test Questions And Already Passed Answers.

NUR170 Exam 4 Test Questions And
Already Passed Answers.
What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? - Answer -Heartburn

-Indigestion

-Pain

-N&V



What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? - Answer -Lifestyle changes
(diet=Low residue or bland)

-Nutrition

-Medications



Which patients are at risk for GERD? - Answer -Obese

-Older adults

-Pregnant women

-Tight clothing



Patients with GERD are at risk for what? - Answer Aspiration



Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia? - Answer Yes



Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD? - Answer No



If a patient has GERD, how should they lay in bed? - Answer On their right side or with the head of the
bed at 30 degree angle



What are common causes of peptic ulcer disease? - Answer - H. Pylori

- NSAIDS

, - Stress



How is the patient with an upper GI bleed managed? - Answer - 2-4L of oxygen nasal canula

-Two large bore IV's

-Isotonic solution

- N/G tube

- EGD with cauterization



What is a sign of peritonitis? - Answer Boardlike abdomen



What are the vital signs for a patient with an active bleed? - Answer Low BP, High pulse



What part of the body does Crohns disease affect? - Answer "Gum to Bum"= Mouth all the way
through the digestive tract is inflammed



What part of the body does Ulcerative Colitis affect? - Answer Rectum/ Sigmoid colon



Which disease is highly genetic?

--Ulcerative Colitis

-- Crohns - Answer Ulverative Colitis



Which disease is more immune?

--Ulcerative Colitis

-- Crohns - Answer Crohns



Describe the diarrhea in a patient with Ulcerative Colitis - Answer - Bloody/ Mucus stools

- 10-20 stools a day

- Urgent sensation to defecate