CMSRN GI STUDY GUIDE |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+

CMSRN GI STUDY GUIDE |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+


Question 1

People that have GERD or frequently take NSAIDS are at higher risk for?

ANSWER

GI bleeds




Question 2

Is GI bleeding always visible to patients?

ANSWER

No




Question 3

What 2 diagnostic tests are helpful in GI bleeds
ANSWER

Endoscopy and CBC




Question 4

What kind of fluid replacement is necessary for most GI bleeds?

ANSWER

Isotonic IVF



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,Question 5

Cirrhosis occurs when

ANSWER

Scar tissue develops over the liver. Lipids store into cells throughout the body




Question 6

What are the 3 s/s of cirrhosis?

ANSWER

Abdominal pain, drowsiness, & unexplained weight loss




Question 7

What 2 types of patients are more likely to have cirrhosis?

ANSWER

Alcholics and Hep C patients




Question 8

What 3 medications help cirrhosis?
ANSWER

Diuretics, zinc, and beta blockers




Question 9


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, When cirrhosis becomes too extensive, you may need a

ANSWER

Liver transplant




Question 10

Foreign body

ANSWER

Swallowing something inedible




Question 11

Most foreign bodies get stuck in the

ANSWER

Oropharynx




Question 12

What 3 types of people are at higher risk for swallowing a foreign body?
ANSWER

Children, elderly, and psych patients




Question 13

What size does an object need to be to be considered an intestinal blockage?

ANSWER

2 cm or greater


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