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NSG 123 Exam 2 (2026) – 250+ Q&A | GI Disorders, Cholelithiasis, IBD & PUD | Medical-Surgical Nursing

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This document contains a comprehensive collection of over 250 exam-style questions with detailed answers for NSG 123 Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 2. It focuses heavily on gastrointestinal disorders including cholelithiasis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), GERD, bowel obstructions, and bariatric-related conditions. As demonstrated throughout pages 1–36 of , the material integrates core pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, nursing interventions, diagnostic tests, and pharmacological treatments. The content is aligned with standard nursing textbooks such as Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing and Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. It emphasizes high-yield nursing concepts including postoperative care (cholecystectomy), enteral and parenteral nutrition (NG tubes, TPN), fluid and electrolyte balance, and medication management (PPIs, H2 blockers, laxatives, antidiarrheals). Key clinical insights include differentiating Crohn’s disease vs ulcerative colitis, recognizing complications like toxic megacolon and peritonitis, and understanding priority nursing assessments for GI conditions. This document is ideal for: Nursing students enrolled in NSG 123 or Medical-Surgical Nursing courses BSN and ADN program students NCLEX-RN and HESI exam candidates Health science students focusing on gastrointestinal and surgical nursing Nursing students preparing for midterm or final exams It can be used as a complete study guide, revision tool, or practice test bank to reinforce critical GI nursing concepts. The structured Q&A format enhances clinical reasoning, supports exam preparation, and helps students confidently apply nursing knowledge in both academic and clinical settings. Keywords: medical surgical nursing, GI disorders, cholelithiasis, gallstones, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer disease, GERD nursing, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, appendicitis, peritonitis, TPN nursing, NG tube care, pharmacology GI, proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, laxatives, diarrhea management, nursing exam questions

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NSG 123 Medical Surgical
Nursing Exam 2 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers | A+
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Main Cause of Cholelithiasis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cholesterol stones account

for most of the remaining 75% of cases of gallbladder disease in the United

States.


Symptoms of Cholelithias - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Nausea


Vomiting

,Right upper quadrant abdominal pain or epigastric pain that radiates to the

right shoulder especially after meals when the gallbladder is stimulated to

release bile.


Patient Teaching for Cholelithiasis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The diet immediately

after an episode is usually low-fat liquids. These can include powdered

supplements high in protein and carbohydrate stirred into skim milk.


Purpose of Medication in Cholelithiasis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Purpose of

Medications: reduces hepatic production of cholesterol.

Lowers the cholesterol content of bile, which in turn facilitates the gradual

dissolution of cholesterol gallstones.

Examples : Chenodiol (Chenodal, Chenix) is a naturally occurring bile acid .


Purpose of Adding Fat to Emulsion to TPN - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Fat emulsions

(lipids) are usually given to clients receiving TPN to provide supplemental

kilocalories and prevent fatty acid

Fat emulsions can also control hyperglycemia during periods of stress.


Carbon Dioxide in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Carbon

dioxide is used during the procedure

,Explain to the patient that they might feel pain in the right shoulder or

scapular area (from migration of the carbon dioxide used to insufflate the

abdominal cavity during the procedure).

Laparoscopic Colecystectomy 3 Things to do After - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Recommend a heating pad for 15 to 20 minutes hourly or


Encourage the client to ambulate frequently to reduce the bloating.

Manage nausea assess bowel sounds for further complications.

Preoperative Assessment for Open Cholecystectomy - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Priority assessment should focus on the client's respiratory status.


If a traditional surgical approach is planned, the high abdominal incision

required during surgery may interfere with full respiratory excursion.

The nurse notes a history of smoking, previous respiratory problems,

shallow respirations, a persistent or ineffective cough, and the presence of

adventitious breath sounds.

CBC and BMP should also be assessed


4 Postoperative Complications of Cholecystostomy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔After

these surgical procedures, the client is observed for indications of infection,

leakage of bile into the peritoneal cavity, and obstruction of bile drainage.

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, If bile is not draining properly, an obstruction is probably causing bile to be

forced back into the liver and bloodstream.

Because jaundice may result, the nurse should assess the color of the

sclerae. Yellow-colored sclerae or skin can indicate jaundice.

Clay-colored stool should be reported as this indicates a complication.


Discharge Teaching for Open Cholecystectomy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Usually,

only a small amount of serosanguineous fluid drains in the initial 24 hours

after surgery; afterward, the drain is removed.

The drain is typically maintained if there is excess oozing or bile leakage.

Empty the drainage bag attached at least every 8 hours and as needed, to

prevent reflux back into the bile duct.

Take showers not baths to prevent infection of the incision site.

What disease is characterized by possible malnourishment (anemic) and

frequenct diarrhea? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Crohn's disease


The disease characterized by blood sools and left lower quadrent pain - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Ulcerative Colitis

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