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This document contains over 60 thoroughly explained questions and verified answers for NURS 215 – Pathophysiology and Medical-Surgical Nursing, focused specifically on Test 3 (2025/2026) from the University of Nursing. It is designed to help students master gastrointestinal (GI) system structure, function, assessment techniques, and diagnostic procedures—making it an excellent resource for exam preparation, clinical review, or foundational study. Topics covered include detailed anatomy and physiology of the GI tract, GI accessory organs (liver, pancreas, gallbladder), and digestive processes (ingestion, absorption, and elimination). The material also explores the roles of the autonomic nervous system in GI regulation, key GI hormones such as ghrelin and leptin, and clinical aspects of nutritional assessment and enteral feeding (NG, PEG, and jejunostomy tubes). Additionally, students will find complete coverage of: GI physical assessment steps: inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation GI diagnostic tools: upper and lower GI series, colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, liver biopsy Liver function test values and preparation/post-care steps Nursing considerations for tube feedings and gerontologic implications Nutritional patterns, health perception, elimination and coping impacts on GI care This document is ideal for: Nursing students in BSN, ADN, or LPN programs Pre-nursing and Allied Health students studying medical-surgical topics Students preparing for NCLEX, HESI, or ATI exams with GI system emphasis Every answer is aligned with current evidence-based nursing practice and includes key testable facts that support both academic and clinical performance. Keywords: NURS 215, GI system, enteral feeding, liver function, NG tube care, gastrointestinal anatomy, GI assessment, endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, nursing exam prep, nutrition in nursing, GI diagnostics, pathophysiology test, tube feeding complications

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NURS 215 Test 3 2025/2026 Exam
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GI tract consist of? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small &

large intestine, rectum, and anus


Accessory organs of the GI tract? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Liver, pancreas, and

gallbladder


Main function of the GI system? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔supply nutrients to body

cells. Accomplished through ingestion, digestion, and absorption. And

elimination


4 layers of the GI tract inside to out - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Mucosa lining,

submucosa connective tissue, muscle, and serosa

,The submucosa contains what? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Glands, blood vessels,

and lymph nodes

What is the layers of the muscular coat? Inner to outer - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Oblique, circular, and longitudunal


Parasympthetic nervous system is mainly - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔excitatory;

increases peristalsis- diarrhea


Sympathetic nervous system is mainly - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Inhibitory;

decreases peristalsis

Venous blood empties into the _______ and then perfuses the ______ -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔portal vein; liver


What supplies arterial blood to the GI tract? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Celiac artery,

superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA)


The celiac artery supplies blood to the? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Stomach &

duodenum

The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) supplies blood to the? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Distal small intestines (jejunum & ileum) to mid large intestines

, The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) supplies blood to the - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Distal large intestine through the anus


The GI tract & accessory organs receives how much cardiac output when

at rest and when eating? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔25%-30% at rest & 35% while

eating

Because a large percentage of cardiac output perfuses these organs, blood

flow can be diverted from this system during? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Exercise,

stress, or injury


What influences how much a person eats? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Appetite


Where is the appetite center located? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Hypothalamus


What factors influence appetite? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Hypoglycemia (low blood

glucose), an empty stomach, and a decrease in body temp


Appetite is inhibited by? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Stomach distention, illness,

hyperglycemia, N/V, and certain drugs

Which hormone plays a role in appetite STIMULATION? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Ghrelin




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