This focused and expertly verified exam guide offers 50+ high-yield multiple-choice questions with correct answers for the NUR 325 Exam (2026). Designed for nursing students studying gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and hepatic conditions, the document covers pathophysiology, diagnostics, nursing interventions, and patient education. It aligns closely with the curriculum found in “Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing” by Hinkle & Cheever, offering clinical accuracy and exam readiness.
Key topics include:
Hiatal hernia: lifestyle modifications, medication use (H2 blockers), and head-of-bed positioning
NG tube management: complications like metabolic alkalosis, improper placement, and suctioning protocol
Peptic ulcer disease: identifying perforation and upper GI bleed symptoms
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff): causes, prevention, and nursing responsibilities
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): temperature monitoring, glucose tracking, and fluid balance
Hemorrhoidectomy care: post-op dietary and hygiene instructions
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s disease complications (obstructions), ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer risk
Gallbladder disorders: cholelithiasis symptoms, cholecystitis treatment (T-tube), bile drainage complications
Liver and hepatitis: cirrhosis causes, GI symptoms in Hepatitis A & E
Stoma management: expected findings with ileostomy
Esophagitis: triggers (e.g., NSAIDs), symptoms, and contraindicated drugs
This guide is ideal for students in:
BSN programs
RN-to-BSN bridge pathways
Accelerated nursing programs
NCLEX-RN preparation, particularly gastrointestinal and hepatic sections
The document features concise formatting, easy-to-follow structure, and emphasizes clinical reasoning through real-world question scenarios. Perfect for last-minute reviews or spaced repetition learning.
Keywords:
NUR 325, hiatal hernia, NG tube complications, peptic ulcer, upper GI bleed, C. diff, TPN nursing, ileostomy, hemorrhoidectomy care, Crohn’s obstruction, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer risk, gallstones, cholecystitis, hepatitis A and E, cirrhosis, liver damage, esophagitis, stool assessment, NCLEX prep, BSN, RN-to-BSN, Brunner and Suddarth
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NUR 325 2026 Exam Questions
and Correct Answers | New
Update
When a patient has an NG tube to suction monitor for Metabolic? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Alkalosis
What should the nurse assess for when a patient experiences nausea with
a NG tube in place? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔malfunctioning or improper
placement.
Nursing interventions for Hiatel hernia include?
, A) Take H2 receptors to reduce stomach acid.
B) Eat frequent meals and bland diet.
C) Ambulation and lifting heavy objects
D) Sit up/HOB 6" after eating - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A, B, D
True or false: An Ice lavage can be used for patients with gastric bleeding
as a means for vasoconstriction? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔True
A patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease is experiencing severe and sudden
abdominal pain. This could be a sign of? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Perforation
(Emergency)
Black Tarry Stools are a sign of? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Upper GI bleed.
Leading causes of C.Diff? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Antibiotics
Patients on a TPN should have their temperature checked every ___
hours? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔4 hours
(check daily weight and glucose)
What are the nursing interventions for a hemorrhoidectomy?