Nur 2063 Module 4-6 Final Exam Questions and
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Gastrointestinal system is responsible for - ANSWERS ▪intake, digestion, and
elimination of foods and fluids
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes - ANSWERS Upper division, lower division,
Hepatobiliary
Upper division - ANSWERS oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach
lower division - ANSWERS small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Hepatobiliary - ANSWERS liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Dysphasia - ANSWERS difficulty swallowing
◦Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia - ANSWERS An infant presenting with congenital birth
defects, cleft lift and cleft palate, results in difficulties with feedings
,Hiatal hernia - ANSWERS ▪a stomach section protrudes upward through an
opening in the diaphragm that the esophagus passes through
▪weakening of the diaphragm muscle most likely caused from increased intra-
abdominal pressure
Gastritis - ANSWERS ▪inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining
▪Acute gastritis - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe ulceration
with hemorrhage
Gastritis usually develops - ANSWERS suddenly and is likely to be
accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis - ANSWERS Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis - ANSWERS ▪develops gradually
▪May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a
sensation of fullness after minimal intake
Complications of chronic gastritis - ANSWERS peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and
hemorrhage
Gastroenteritis - ANSWERS Inflammation of the stomach and intestines,
usually because of an infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated - ANSWERS electrolyte imbalances and
dehydration may occur
,Gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANSWERS chyme or bile periodically backs
up from the stomach into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANSWERS heartburn,
epigastric pain (usually after a meal or when recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough,
laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of food, and sensation of a lump in the throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused - ANSWERS with angina and
may warrant ruling out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications - ANSWERS esophagitis,
strictures, ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
Esophageal cancer - ANSWERS is a serious potential complication of
gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - ANSWERS lesions affecting stomach lining or
duodenum (small intestine)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is caused by - ANSWERS Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) infections
Clinical manifestation of Peptic ulcer disease - ANSWERS Heartburn
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called - ANSWERS gastric ulcer
, peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) is
called a - ANSWERS duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly associated with - ANSWERS excessive acid or
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
Duodenal ulcers are typically present with epigastric pain - ANSWERS that is
relieved in the presence of food
Epigastric pain - ANSWERS may begin in the middle of the night or 30 minutes
to 2 hours after eating when the stomach is empty
Gastric ulcers are - ANSWERS less frequent but more deadly
Gastric ulcers - ANSWERS Typically associated with malignancy and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Gastric ulcers pain are - ANSWERS typically worsens with eating
gastric ulcer can cause - ANSWERS Occult blood in stool with chronic bleeding
Stress ulcers - ANSWERS Develop because of a major physiological stressor on
the body
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |
New Update 2026 | Rasmussen University
Gastrointestinal system is responsible for - ANSWERS ▪intake, digestion, and
elimination of foods and fluids
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes - ANSWERS Upper division, lower division,
Hepatobiliary
Upper division - ANSWERS oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach
lower division - ANSWERS small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Hepatobiliary - ANSWERS liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Dysphasia - ANSWERS difficulty swallowing
◦Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia - ANSWERS An infant presenting with congenital birth
defects, cleft lift and cleft palate, results in difficulties with feedings
,Hiatal hernia - ANSWERS ▪a stomach section protrudes upward through an
opening in the diaphragm that the esophagus passes through
▪weakening of the diaphragm muscle most likely caused from increased intra-
abdominal pressure
Gastritis - ANSWERS ▪inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining
▪Acute gastritis - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe ulceration
with hemorrhage
Gastritis usually develops - ANSWERS suddenly and is likely to be
accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis - ANSWERS Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis - ANSWERS ▪develops gradually
▪May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a
sensation of fullness after minimal intake
Complications of chronic gastritis - ANSWERS peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and
hemorrhage
Gastroenteritis - ANSWERS Inflammation of the stomach and intestines,
usually because of an infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated - ANSWERS electrolyte imbalances and
dehydration may occur
,Gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANSWERS chyme or bile periodically backs
up from the stomach into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANSWERS heartburn,
epigastric pain (usually after a meal or when recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough,
laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of food, and sensation of a lump in the throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused - ANSWERS with angina and
may warrant ruling out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications - ANSWERS esophagitis,
strictures, ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
Esophageal cancer - ANSWERS is a serious potential complication of
gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - ANSWERS lesions affecting stomach lining or
duodenum (small intestine)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is caused by - ANSWERS Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) infections
Clinical manifestation of Peptic ulcer disease - ANSWERS Heartburn
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called - ANSWERS gastric ulcer
, peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) is
called a - ANSWERS duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly associated with - ANSWERS excessive acid or
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
Duodenal ulcers are typically present with epigastric pain - ANSWERS that is
relieved in the presence of food
Epigastric pain - ANSWERS may begin in the middle of the night or 30 minutes
to 2 hours after eating when the stomach is empty
Gastric ulcers are - ANSWERS less frequent but more deadly
Gastric ulcers - ANSWERS Typically associated with malignancy and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Gastric ulcers pain are - ANSWERS typically worsens with eating
gastric ulcer can cause - ANSWERS Occult blood in stool with chronic bleeding
Stress ulcers - ANSWERS Develop because of a major physiological stressor on
the body
