NUR 2063 MODLE 4-6 FINAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Gastrointestinal system is responsible for ( correct answers )
elimination of foods and ▪intake, digestion, and
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate
fluids
nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes ( correct answers )
Upper division, lower division,
Hepatobilia
ry
Upper division ( correct answers ) oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and
stomach
lower division ( correct answers ) small intestine, large intestine,
and anus
Hepatobiliary ( correct answers ) liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas
Dysphasia ( correct answers ) difficulty
◦
swallowing
Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive
dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia ( correct answers ) An infant presenting with
congenital
defects, birth
cleft lift and cleft palate, results in difficulties
with feedings
Hiatal hernia ( correct 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
pressur
intra-abdominal
e
Gastritis ( correct answers ) ▪inflammation of the stomach's
▪
mucosal lining - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe
Acute gastritis
hemorrhag
ulceration with
e
Gastritis usually develops ( correct answers )
suddenly and by
accompanied is likely
nauseato be
and
epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis ( correct
answers ) Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis ( correct answers ) ▪develops
▪ May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric
gradually
pain and a
sensation of fullness after minimal
intake
,Complications of chronic ( correct answers ) peptic ulcers,
and hemorrhage
gastritis gastric cancer,
Gastroenteritis ( correct answers ) Inflammation of the stomach and
intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated ( correct answers ) electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration may occur
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( correct answers )
chyme or bile periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus,
irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease ( correct
answers ) pain (usually after a meal or whenheartburn,
epigastric recombinant), dysphagia,
dry cough,pharyngitis, regurgitation of food, and sensation of a lump in the
laryngitis,
throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused ( correct
answers ) with angina and may
warrant ruling out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications ( correct
answers ) esophagitis, strictures,
ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
Esophageal cancer ( correct answers ) is a serious potential
complication of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)( correct answers ) lesions affecting stomach
lining or duodenum (small intestine)
Clinical manifestation
Peptic ulcer of Peptic
disease (PUD) ulcer by
is caused disease ( correct(answers )
correct answers )
Heartburn Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called
infections ( correct
answers ) gastric ulcer
peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine
(duodenum) is called a ( correct answers ) duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly ( correct answers ) excessive
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
associated with acid or
infections
Duodenal ulcers are typically present with ( correct answers )
relieved inpain
epigastric the presence of food that
is
Epigastric pain ( correct 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 ( correct answers ) less frequent but
more deadly
Gastric ulcers ( correct answers ) Typically associated with
malignancy and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs
Gastric ulcers pain are ( correct answers ) typically worsens
with eating
gastric ulcer can cause ( correct answers ) Occult blood in stool with
bleedin
chronic
g
Stress ulcers ( correct answers ) Develop because of a major
physiological
on the stressor
body
Stress ulcer clinical manifestation ( correct answers )
Hematemesis is
manifestation that
a clinical
should be immediately reported to
the provider
Cholelithiasis ( correct answers )
gallstones
Cholelithiasis may obstruct ( correct answers ) bile
flow and fistula
rupture, cause formation,
gallbladdergangrene, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and
carcinoma
Expected finding when gallstones obstruct the bile duct is ( correct
answers
right upper
) severe
quadrant
pain
Hepatitis ( correct answers ) - inflammation of
◦
the liver
Most common hepatitis viruses are hepatitis
A, B, C
Hepatitis A ( correct answers ) most likely to be contracted
through fecal-oral
transmissio
n
Hepatitis B ( correct answers ) spread through blood,
body fluids
Hepatitis C ( correct answers ) Spread through blood or body fluids,
needles or sharp
instruments (tattoos,
piercings)
Both hepatitis B and hepatitis C ( correct answers )
hepatocellular can increase the risk of
carcinoma
Cirrhosis ( correct answers ) chronic, progressive, irreversible, diffuse
damage
liver to thein decreased liver
resulting
function
Jaundice ( correct answers ) increased serum
◦ Common sign of liver
bilirubin
disease
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Gastrointestinal system is responsible for ( correct answers )
elimination of foods and ▪intake, digestion, and
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate
fluids
nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes ( correct answers )
Upper division, lower division,
Hepatobilia
ry
Upper division ( correct answers ) oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and
stomach
lower division ( correct answers ) small intestine, large intestine,
and anus
Hepatobiliary ( correct answers ) liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas
Dysphasia ( correct answers ) difficulty
◦
swallowing
Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive
dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia ( correct answers ) An infant presenting with
congenital
defects, birth
cleft lift and cleft palate, results in difficulties
with feedings
Hiatal hernia ( correct 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
pressur
intra-abdominal
e
Gastritis ( correct answers ) ▪inflammation of the stomach's
▪
mucosal lining - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe
Acute gastritis
hemorrhag
ulceration with
e
Gastritis usually develops ( correct answers )
suddenly and by
accompanied is likely
nauseato be
and
epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis ( correct
answers ) Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis ( correct answers ) ▪develops
▪ May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric
gradually
pain and a
sensation of fullness after minimal
intake
,Complications of chronic ( correct answers ) peptic ulcers,
and hemorrhage
gastritis gastric cancer,
Gastroenteritis ( correct answers ) Inflammation of the stomach and
intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated ( correct answers ) electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration may occur
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( correct answers )
chyme or bile periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus,
irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease ( correct
answers ) pain (usually after a meal or whenheartburn,
epigastric recombinant), dysphagia,
dry cough,pharyngitis, regurgitation of food, and sensation of a lump in the
laryngitis,
throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused ( correct
answers ) with angina and may
warrant ruling out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications ( correct
answers ) esophagitis, strictures,
ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
Esophageal cancer ( correct answers ) is a serious potential
complication of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)( correct answers ) lesions affecting stomach
lining or duodenum (small intestine)
Clinical manifestation
Peptic ulcer of Peptic
disease (PUD) ulcer by
is caused disease ( correct(answers )
correct answers )
Heartburn Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called
infections ( correct
answers ) gastric ulcer
peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine
(duodenum) is called a ( correct answers ) duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly ( correct answers ) excessive
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
associated with acid or
infections
Duodenal ulcers are typically present with ( correct answers )
relieved inpain
epigastric the presence of food that
is
Epigastric pain ( correct 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 ( correct answers ) less frequent but
more deadly
Gastric ulcers ( correct answers ) Typically associated with
malignancy and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs
Gastric ulcers pain are ( correct answers ) typically worsens
with eating
gastric ulcer can cause ( correct answers ) Occult blood in stool with
bleedin
chronic
g
Stress ulcers ( correct answers ) Develop because of a major
physiological
on the stressor
body
Stress ulcer clinical manifestation ( correct answers )
Hematemesis is
manifestation that
a clinical
should be immediately reported to
the provider
Cholelithiasis ( correct answers )
gallstones
Cholelithiasis may obstruct ( correct answers ) bile
flow and fistula
rupture, cause formation,
gallbladdergangrene, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and
carcinoma
Expected finding when gallstones obstruct the bile duct is ( correct
answers
right upper
) severe
quadrant
pain
Hepatitis ( correct answers ) - inflammation of
◦
the liver
Most common hepatitis viruses are hepatitis
A, B, C
Hepatitis A ( correct answers ) most likely to be contracted
through fecal-oral
transmissio
n
Hepatitis B ( correct answers ) spread through blood,
body fluids
Hepatitis C ( correct answers ) Spread through blood or body fluids,
needles or sharp
instruments (tattoos,
piercings)
Both hepatitis B and hepatitis C ( correct answers )
hepatocellular can increase the risk of
carcinoma
Cirrhosis ( correct answers ) chronic, progressive, irreversible, diffuse
damage
liver to thein decreased liver
resulting
function
Jaundice ( correct answers ) increased serum
◦ Common sign of liver
bilirubin
disease