Galen NURS 3600 GI disorders (Exam 3)
EXAM QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026 RATED A+
Anorectal Malformations - CORRECT ANSWERS Interruption in the rectum preventing proper
bowel movements.
Includes Anal atresia, Rectal stenosis, Imperforate anus, and rectal fistula.
One of the most common congenital defects
Rectal Stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Narrowing of rectum
S/S of Rectal Stenosis (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS Ribbonlike/narrow stools (may not be apparent
at birth)
Difficulty pooping
Vomiting
Distended abdomen
Imperforate Anus - CORRECT ANSWERS Absence of anus that may include rectal fistula
Rectal Fistula - CORRECT ANSWERS Stool from vagina or urethra
Anal atresia - CORRECT ANSWERS Anus is present but rectum is incomplete/closed
S/S of Anal Atresia or Imperforate Anus (1) - CORRECT ANSWERS No stools
Diagnostics for Anorectal Malformations (5) - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical Exam
,MRI
X-Ray
Ultrasound
IV Pyelogram/voiding cystogram for malformations including the urinary tract
Treatment of Anorectal Malformations - CORRECT ANSWERS ALL require surgery
New anus: 1st surgery to form colostomy and resect intestine
2nd to remove colostomy and anastomosis
May include manual dilation
Pre-op Interventions for Anorectal Malformations (2) - CORRECT ANSWERS NPO
IV maintenance with fluids that include sugar
Post-op Interventions for Anorectal Malformations (8) - CORRECT ANSWERS VS
I&O
pain management
infection control
skin care
monitor stools
NG decompression
PO feedings after bowel sounds become present
Education for Anorectal Malformations (7) - CORRECT ANSWERS Colostomy care
Manual anal dilation instructions
Dietary fiber
, Maintain fluids
Infection prevention
Stool softeners
May need to delay toileting
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Constriction of the pyloric sphincter with
obstruction of the gastric outlet
Cause of pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Unknown, may be ganglion immaturity
Risk factors of pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS 1st born white males
Family hx
S/S of pyloric stenosis (6) - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal feedings then sudden, projectile, non-
bilious vomiting (often occurs within 16 min of feeding)
Olive shaped mass
Dehydration
Weight loss
Visible reversal peristalsis in LUQ
Constipation
Diagnostics for pyloric stenosis (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS Palpable olive shaped mass
Abdominal x-ray
Abdominal ultrasound
GI series with positive "string sign"
EXAM QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026 RATED A+
Anorectal Malformations - CORRECT ANSWERS Interruption in the rectum preventing proper
bowel movements.
Includes Anal atresia, Rectal stenosis, Imperforate anus, and rectal fistula.
One of the most common congenital defects
Rectal Stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Narrowing of rectum
S/S of Rectal Stenosis (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS Ribbonlike/narrow stools (may not be apparent
at birth)
Difficulty pooping
Vomiting
Distended abdomen
Imperforate Anus - CORRECT ANSWERS Absence of anus that may include rectal fistula
Rectal Fistula - CORRECT ANSWERS Stool from vagina or urethra
Anal atresia - CORRECT ANSWERS Anus is present but rectum is incomplete/closed
S/S of Anal Atresia or Imperforate Anus (1) - CORRECT ANSWERS No stools
Diagnostics for Anorectal Malformations (5) - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical Exam
,MRI
X-Ray
Ultrasound
IV Pyelogram/voiding cystogram for malformations including the urinary tract
Treatment of Anorectal Malformations - CORRECT ANSWERS ALL require surgery
New anus: 1st surgery to form colostomy and resect intestine
2nd to remove colostomy and anastomosis
May include manual dilation
Pre-op Interventions for Anorectal Malformations (2) - CORRECT ANSWERS NPO
IV maintenance with fluids that include sugar
Post-op Interventions for Anorectal Malformations (8) - CORRECT ANSWERS VS
I&O
pain management
infection control
skin care
monitor stools
NG decompression
PO feedings after bowel sounds become present
Education for Anorectal Malformations (7) - CORRECT ANSWERS Colostomy care
Manual anal dilation instructions
Dietary fiber
, Maintain fluids
Infection prevention
Stool softeners
May need to delay toileting
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Constriction of the pyloric sphincter with
obstruction of the gastric outlet
Cause of pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Unknown, may be ganglion immaturity
Risk factors of pyloric stenosis - CORRECT ANSWERS 1st born white males
Family hx
S/S of pyloric stenosis (6) - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal feedings then sudden, projectile, non-
bilious vomiting (often occurs within 16 min of feeding)
Olive shaped mass
Dehydration
Weight loss
Visible reversal peristalsis in LUQ
Constipation
Diagnostics for pyloric stenosis (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS Palpable olive shaped mass
Abdominal x-ray
Abdominal ultrasound
GI series with positive "string sign"
