NSG 350: Oral Care Coordination and
Esophageal Disorders Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
hiatal hernias mainly effect who? 55 - 60% of affected are over 50 years old
what are the risk factors of hiatal Residing in western countries
hernia? obesity
pregnancy
smoking
what is the pathophysiology of portion of the stomach protrudes upward
hiatal through
hernia? esophageal hiatus
there are 2 types!
what are the two different hiatal type 1 (sliding hiatal hernia)
hernia's? type 2 (paraesophageal; rolling hernia)
how do we diagnose a hiatal upper abdominal x-ray
hernia? endoscopy
barium swallow with fluoroscopy
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
, what medications do we use to antacids
manage hiatal hernia's? proton pump inhibitors
H2-receptor antagonists
complimentary medicine
how would we surgically manage a hernia repair surgery
hiatal hernia?
what happens during a Nissed top of the stomach is wrapped around the
Fundoplication surgery? esophagus.
then, the top of the stomach is fully
wrapped
around the esophagus and sutured.
what are the two complications GERD
seen Supradiaphagramatic volvulus
with hiatal hernia?
how does lifestyle influence hiatal lifestyle changes can help reduce clinical
hernia's? manifestations.
what should we assess the patient dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
for clinical manifestations of GERD
when they have a hiatal hernia? nausea and vomiting
iron-deficiency anemia
what are the nursing interventions medication management
for position patient supine on left side
a patient with a hiatal hernia? elevate head of bed after meals
Esophageal Disorders Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
hiatal hernias mainly effect who? 55 - 60% of affected are over 50 years old
what are the risk factors of hiatal Residing in western countries
hernia? obesity
pregnancy
smoking
what is the pathophysiology of portion of the stomach protrudes upward
hiatal through
hernia? esophageal hiatus
there are 2 types!
what are the two different hiatal type 1 (sliding hiatal hernia)
hernia's? type 2 (paraesophageal; rolling hernia)
how do we diagnose a hiatal upper abdominal x-ray
hernia? endoscopy
barium swallow with fluoroscopy
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
, what medications do we use to antacids
manage hiatal hernia's? proton pump inhibitors
H2-receptor antagonists
complimentary medicine
how would we surgically manage a hernia repair surgery
hiatal hernia?
what happens during a Nissed top of the stomach is wrapped around the
Fundoplication surgery? esophagus.
then, the top of the stomach is fully
wrapped
around the esophagus and sutured.
what are the two complications GERD
seen Supradiaphagramatic volvulus
with hiatal hernia?
how does lifestyle influence hiatal lifestyle changes can help reduce clinical
hernia's? manifestations.
what should we assess the patient dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
for clinical manifestations of GERD
when they have a hiatal hernia? nausea and vomiting
iron-deficiency anemia
what are the nursing interventions medication management
for position patient supine on left side
a patient with a hiatal hernia? elevate head of bed after meals
