NUR 2063 MODEL 4-6 FINAL EXAM |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
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Gastrointestinal system is responsible for - (answer)▪intake, digestion, and elimination of foods
and fluids
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes - (answer)Upper division, lower division, Hepatobiliary
Upper division - (answer)oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach
lower division - (answer)small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Hepatobiliary - (answer)liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Dysphasia - (answer)difficulty swallowing
◦Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia - (answer)An infant presenting with congenital birth defects, cleft lift
and cleft palate, results in difficulties with feedings
,Hiatal hernia - (answer)▪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 intra-abdominal pressure
Gastritis - (answer)▪inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining
▪Acute gastritis - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage
Gastritis usually develops - (answer)suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and
epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis - (answer)Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis - (answer)▪develops gradually
▪May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a sensation of
fullness after minimal intake
Complications of chronic gastritis - (answer)peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage
,Gastroenteritis - (answer)Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an
infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated - (answer)electrolyte imbalances and dehydration may occur
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - (answer)chyme or bile periodically backs up from the stomach
into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease - (answer)heartburn, epigastric pain (usually after
a meal or when recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of
food, and sensation of a lump in the throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused - (answer)with angina and may warrant ruling
out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications - (answer)esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations,
esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
, Esophageal cancer - (answer)is a serious potential complication of gastroesophageal reflux
disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - (answer)lesions affecting stomach lining or duodenum (small
intestine)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is caused by - (answer)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
Clinical manifestation of Peptic ulcer disease - (answer)Heartburn
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called - (answer)gastric ulcer
peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) is called a -
(answer)duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly associated with - (answer)excessive acid or Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) infections
EXPERT SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
Gastrointestinal system is responsible for - (answer)▪intake, digestion, and elimination of foods
and fluids
▪Proper functioning is key to adequate nutrition
Gastrointestinal system includes - (answer)Upper division, lower division, Hepatobiliary
Upper division - (answer)oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach
lower division - (answer)small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Hepatobiliary - (answer)liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Dysphasia - (answer)difficulty swallowing
◦Weight loss is an expected finding with progressive dysphasia
Example of Dyshphasia - (answer)An infant presenting with congenital birth defects, cleft lift
and cleft palate, results in difficulties with feedings
,Hiatal hernia - (answer)▪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 intra-abdominal pressure
Gastritis - (answer)▪inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining
▪Acute gastritis - can be a mild, transient irritation, or it can be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage
Gastritis usually develops - (answer)suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and
epigastric pain
What is associated with acute gastritis - (answer)Epigastric pain
Chronic gastritis - (answer)▪develops gradually
▪May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a sensation of
fullness after minimal intake
Complications of chronic gastritis - (answer)peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage
,Gastroenteritis - (answer)Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an
infection or allergic reaction
If is left Gastroenteritis untreated - (answer)electrolyte imbalances and dehydration may occur
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - (answer)chyme or bile periodically backs up from the stomach
into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal mucosa
Manifestations gastroesophageal reflux disease - (answer)heartburn, epigastric pain (usually after
a meal or when recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of
food, and sensation of a lump in the throat
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often confused - (answer)with angina and may warrant ruling
out cardiac disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease complications - (answer)esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations,
esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
, Esophageal cancer - (answer)is a serious potential complication of gastroesophageal reflux
disorder (GERD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - (answer)lesions affecting stomach lining or duodenum (small
intestine)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is caused by - (answer)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
Clinical manifestation of Peptic ulcer disease - (answer)Heartburn
peptic ulcer in the stomach is called - (answer)gastric ulcer
peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) is called a -
(answer)duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are mostly associated with - (answer)excessive acid or Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) infections
