GALEN NURSING 242 WITH VERIFIED
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
YEAR 2024/2025
,GERD Risk factors include - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried
foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part
especially alcohol and smoking.
GERD the nursing assessment should include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-asking about a history of heartburn or atypical
chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents.
GERD manifests differently depending on - CORRECT
ANSWERS-the patient and the severity of the disorder
GERD most common symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Heartburn (pyrosis)
-Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
(May be described as substernal burning moving up and down
the chest)
GERD pain usually develops within - CORRECT ANSWERS-
30-60 minutes after meals
Severe heartburn pain can radiate to the neck, jaw, or back and
patients may think they are having an MI
GERD symptoms are exacerbated when - CORRECT
ANSWERS-lying down flat or bending over
GERD regurgitation may lead to - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Aspiration or bronchitis
, These patients are at risk of aspirating when lying flat
Symptoms of GERD include - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Coughing or wheezing at night, dysphagia, belching and
nausea, hoarseness, and insomnia. Assess lungs for presence
of crackles.
Hiatal Hernia - CORRECT ANSWERS-A condition where a part
of the stomach that normally is located in the abdominal cavity
protrudes through the esophageal hiatus to rest within the chest
cavity
Hiatal Hernia symptoms usually worsen after meals. These
symptoms may be made worse when - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lying flat and may resolve with sitting up or walking.
Hiatal Hernia patients should immediately report - CORRECT
ANSWERS-abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting, and fever
Hiatal Hernia lifestyle changes may include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-elevating the head of the bed when sleeping to
allow gravity to prevent acid from refluxing into the esophagus
and remaining upright after meals.
Hiatal hernia Diet should consist of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
small frequent meals instead of eating two or three larger meals
a day. Avoid vigorous movement after meals.
Hiatal hernia foods that should be avoided include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-spicy, greasy foods, onions, tomatoes and citrus
fruits
Gastritis occurs when - CORRECT ANSWERS-the lining of the
stomach known as the mucosa becomes inflamed or swollen.
When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema,
hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa occur.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
YEAR 2024/2025
,GERD Risk factors include - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried
foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part
especially alcohol and smoking.
GERD the nursing assessment should include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-asking about a history of heartburn or atypical
chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents.
GERD manifests differently depending on - CORRECT
ANSWERS-the patient and the severity of the disorder
GERD most common symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Heartburn (pyrosis)
-Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
(May be described as substernal burning moving up and down
the chest)
GERD pain usually develops within - CORRECT ANSWERS-
30-60 minutes after meals
Severe heartburn pain can radiate to the neck, jaw, or back and
patients may think they are having an MI
GERD symptoms are exacerbated when - CORRECT
ANSWERS-lying down flat or bending over
GERD regurgitation may lead to - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Aspiration or bronchitis
, These patients are at risk of aspirating when lying flat
Symptoms of GERD include - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Coughing or wheezing at night, dysphagia, belching and
nausea, hoarseness, and insomnia. Assess lungs for presence
of crackles.
Hiatal Hernia - CORRECT ANSWERS-A condition where a part
of the stomach that normally is located in the abdominal cavity
protrudes through the esophageal hiatus to rest within the chest
cavity
Hiatal Hernia symptoms usually worsen after meals. These
symptoms may be made worse when - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lying flat and may resolve with sitting up or walking.
Hiatal Hernia patients should immediately report - CORRECT
ANSWERS-abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting, and fever
Hiatal Hernia lifestyle changes may include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-elevating the head of the bed when sleeping to
allow gravity to prevent acid from refluxing into the esophagus
and remaining upright after meals.
Hiatal hernia Diet should consist of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
small frequent meals instead of eating two or three larger meals
a day. Avoid vigorous movement after meals.
Hiatal hernia foods that should be avoided include - CORRECT
ANSWERS-spicy, greasy foods, onions, tomatoes and citrus
fruits
Gastritis occurs when - CORRECT ANSWERS-the lining of the
stomach known as the mucosa becomes inflamed or swollen.
When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema,
hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa occur.
