Exam 4: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? - ANSWER -
Heartburn
-Indigestion
-Pain
-N&V
What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? -
ANSWER -Lifestyle changes (diet=Low residue or bland)
-Nutrition
-Medications
Which patients are at risk for GERD? - ANSWER -Obese
-Older adults
-Pregnant women
-Tight clothing
Patients with GERD are at risk for what? - ANSWER Aspiration
,Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia? - ANSWER Yes
Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD? - ANSWER No
If a patient has GERD, how should they lay in bed? - ANSWER On
their right side or with the head of the bed at 30 degree angle
What are common causes of peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER - H.
Pylori
- NSAIDS
- Stress
How is the patient with an upper GI bleed managed? - ANSWER -
2-4L of oxygen nasal canula
-Two large bore IV's
-Isotonic solution
- N/G tube
- EGD with cauterization
What is a sign of peritonitis? - ANSWER Boardlike abdomen
What are the vital signs for a patient with an active bleed? - ANSWER
Low BP, High pulse
What part of the body does Crohns disease affect? - ANSWER
"Gum to Bum"= Mouth all the way through the digestive tract is inflammed
, What part of the body does Ulcerative Colitis affect? - ANSWER
Rectum/ Sigmoid colon
Which disease is highly genetic?
--Ulcerative Colitis
-- Crohns - ANSWER Ulverative Colitis
Which disease is more immune?
--Ulcerative Colitis
-- Crohns - ANSWER Crohns
Describe the diarrhea in a patient with Ulcerative Colitis - ANSWER
- Bloody/ Mucus stools
- 10-20 stools a day
- Urgent sensation to defecate
Describe the diarrhea in a patient with Crohns disease - ANSWER -
Steatorrhea (fatty and floating)
- 5-6 stool a day
- Rarely any bloody stools
Which patient has strictures and Fistulas? - ANSWER Crohns
disease
2026 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Review| Questions & Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? - ANSWER -
Heartburn
-Indigestion
-Pain
-N&V
What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? -
ANSWER -Lifestyle changes (diet=Low residue or bland)
-Nutrition
-Medications
Which patients are at risk for GERD? - ANSWER -Obese
-Older adults
-Pregnant women
-Tight clothing
Patients with GERD are at risk for what? - ANSWER Aspiration
,Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia? - ANSWER Yes
Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD? - ANSWER No
If a patient has GERD, how should they lay in bed? - ANSWER On
their right side or with the head of the bed at 30 degree angle
What are common causes of peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER - H.
Pylori
- NSAIDS
- Stress
How is the patient with an upper GI bleed managed? - ANSWER -
2-4L of oxygen nasal canula
-Two large bore IV's
-Isotonic solution
- N/G tube
- EGD with cauterization
What is a sign of peritonitis? - ANSWER Boardlike abdomen
What are the vital signs for a patient with an active bleed? - ANSWER
Low BP, High pulse
What part of the body does Crohns disease affect? - ANSWER
"Gum to Bum"= Mouth all the way through the digestive tract is inflammed
, What part of the body does Ulcerative Colitis affect? - ANSWER
Rectum/ Sigmoid colon
Which disease is highly genetic?
--Ulcerative Colitis
-- Crohns - ANSWER Ulverative Colitis
Which disease is more immune?
--Ulcerative Colitis
-- Crohns - ANSWER Crohns
Describe the diarrhea in a patient with Ulcerative Colitis - ANSWER
- Bloody/ Mucus stools
- 10-20 stools a day
- Urgent sensation to defecate
Describe the diarrhea in a patient with Crohns disease - ANSWER -
Steatorrhea (fatty and floating)
- 5-6 stool a day
- Rarely any bloody stools
Which patient has strictures and Fistulas? - ANSWER Crohns
disease
