NUR 370 – Exam 4 GI & Hepatic Disorders | 100 Q&A | Nutrition, GERD, IBD, Hepatitis, Pancreatitis

This fully solved and comprehensive 100-question exam prep for NUR 370: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Nursing covers the full spectrum of disorders affecting the GI tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. It provides concise, evidence-based answers ideal for nursing students preparing for system-based assessments, clinical application, and NCLEX-style exams. Major themes include: Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition: Indications, tube types (PEG, NG, orogastric), complications, lab monitoring (e.g., prealbumin, serum CO₂), and nursing interventions GERD, Peptic Ulcer Disease & Hiatal Hernia: Risk factors, signs/symptoms (pyrosis, regurgitation), pharmacology (PPIs, H2 blockers, antacids), dietary modifications, and surgical risks Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis): Pathophysiology, complications (toxic megacolon, strictures), nutrition (low-residue, high-protein), and pharmacologic treatment Bowel Disorders: Constipation, Valsalva maneuver, IBS, colostomy/ileostomy care, bowel obstruction types and management Hepatic Disorders: Hepatitis A/B/C transmission routes and risk factors, cirrhosis (lab changes, decompensation symptoms), hepatic encephalopathy (ammonia build-up, lactulose use), esophageal varices treatment Pancreatic & Biliary Disease: Acute pancreatitis (labs, Grey-Turner and Cullen signs), cholecystitis and cholecystectomy recovery, dumping syndrome management Post-surgical and Nutritional Considerations: Bariatric surgery complications, patient education, wound care, and nutritional guidelines post-procedure All questions follow clinical scenarios and NCLEX-style rationale to develop clinical judgment and exam confidence. Best suited for: – BSN/ADN nursing students studying GI, liver, and metabolic disorders – NCLEX-RN candidates focusing on adult health and nutrition systems – Health science students needing applied pathophysiology and care plans – Nurse educators requiring GI-focused assessments with evidence-based answers Keywords: NUR 370, GI nursing, GERD, peptic ulcer, parenteral nutrition, enteral feeding, PPIs, H2 blockers, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, constipation, IBS, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis A B C, cirrhosis, lactulose, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, dumping syndrome, NG tube, esophageal varices, NCLEX GI review, bariatric surgery