NURS 405 QUIZ 4 REVIEW|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[GI Function] What are the major functions of the GI tract? - (ANSWER)Ingestion/propulsion, mechanical
and chemical digestion, secretion, absorption, motility regulation, and elimination.
[GI Function] Where are most nutrients absorbed? - (ANSWER)Primarily in the small intestine.
[GI Function] What does the colon mainly absorb? - (ANSWER)Water and electrolytes.
[GERD] What is GERD? - (ANSWER)Backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus.
[GERD] What causes GERD? - (ANSWER)Often an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter; may also
involve hiatal hernia, pyloric stenosis, or motility disorder.
[GERD] What are common symptoms? - (ANSWER)Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, globus
sensation, nausea/vomiting, cough after eating, sore throat, and hoarseness.
[GERD] What are common risk factors/triggers? - (ANSWER)Tobacco, coffee/caffeine, alcohol, H. pylori,
fatty/spicy foods, chocolate, citrus, peppermint/spearmint, carbonated beverages.
[GERD] What position helps reduce reflux? - (ANSWER)Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees and remain
upright for 2-3 hours after eating.
[GERD] What eating pattern is recommended? - (ANSWER)Small, frequent meals instead of large meals.
[GERD] What bedtime teaching is important? - (ANSWER)Avoid eating or drinking about 2 hours before
bedtime; do not lie down right after meals.
[GERD] What medications may be prescribed? - (ANSWER)PPIs, H2 receptor antagonists, or antacids.
[GERD] When should PPIs be taken for best effect? - (ANSWER)Usually 30-60 minutes before meals.
,NURS 405 QUIZ 4 REVIEW|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[GERD] What respiratory complication should the nurse monitor for? - (ANSWER)Aspiration or
respiratory distress related to regurgitation/reflux.
[GERD] What lifestyle teaching matters? - (ANSWER)Weight management, smoking cessation, avoiding
tight clothing, tracking symptom triggers, and medication adherence.
[Gastritis] What is gastritis? - (ANSWER)Disruption/inflammation of the stomach mucosal barrier that
normally protects tissue from digestive juices.
[Acute Gastritis] What can cause acute gastritis? - (ANSWER)Dietary indiscretion, medications, alcohol,
bile reflux, and radiation therapy.
[Acute Gastritis] What are common symptoms? - (ANSWER)Epigastric pain, dyspepsia, anorexia, hiccups,
nausea, and vomiting.
[Gastritis] What bleeding signs can erosive gastritis cause? - (ANSWER)Melena, hematemesis, or
hematochezia.
[Chronic Gastritis] What are common causes/risk factors? - (ANSWER)H. pylori, stomach ulcers,
autoimmune disease, dietary factors, medications, alcohol, smoking, chronic bile/pancreatic reflux.
[Chronic Gastritis] What symptoms may occur? - (ANSWER)Fatigue, pyrosis, belching, sour taste,
halitosis, early satiety, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
[Chronic Gastritis] Why can pernicious anemia occur? - (ANSWER)Chronic gastritis can impair B12
absorption.
, NURS 405 QUIZ 4 REVIEW|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[Acute Gastritis] What is initial medical management? - (ANSWER)Refrain from alcohol and food until
symptoms subside; supportive therapy such as IV fluids, NG intubation, antacids, H2 blockers, or PPIs as
ordered.
[Gastritis] What should the nurse monitor? - (ANSWER)Intake/output, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalance, hemorrhage, pain, and response to diet/medications.
[Gastritis] What should the nurse discourage? - (ANSWER)Caffeinated beverages, alcohol, cigarette
smoking, and NSAID use as appropriate.
[PUD] What is peptic ulcer disease? - (ANSWER)Erosion of a mucous membrane forming an excavation in
the stomach, pylorus, duodenum, or esophagus.
[PUD] What infection is associated with PUD? - (ANSWER)Helicobacter pylori.
[PUD] What are risk factors? - (ANSWER)Excess stomach acid, chronic NSAID use, alcohol, smoking,
dietary factors, and family tendency.
[PUD] What is classic pain? - (ANSWER)Dull, gnawing, or burning midepigastric pain; heartburn and
vomiting may occur.
[PUD] What are treatment goals? - (ANSWER)Heal the ulcer, treat H. pylori infection if present, and
prevent recurrence/complications.
[PUD] What lifestyle changes are taught? - (ANSWER)Avoid NSAIDs, abstain from alcohol, quit smoking,
manage stress, and adjust diet as needed.
[PUD] What complications must the nurse monitor for? - (ANSWER)Hemorrhage,
perforation/penetration, and gastric outlet obstruction.
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[GI Function] What are the major functions of the GI tract? - (ANSWER)Ingestion/propulsion, mechanical
and chemical digestion, secretion, absorption, motility regulation, and elimination.
[GI Function] Where are most nutrients absorbed? - (ANSWER)Primarily in the small intestine.
[GI Function] What does the colon mainly absorb? - (ANSWER)Water and electrolytes.
[GERD] What is GERD? - (ANSWER)Backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus.
[GERD] What causes GERD? - (ANSWER)Often an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter; may also
involve hiatal hernia, pyloric stenosis, or motility disorder.
[GERD] What are common symptoms? - (ANSWER)Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, globus
sensation, nausea/vomiting, cough after eating, sore throat, and hoarseness.
[GERD] What are common risk factors/triggers? - (ANSWER)Tobacco, coffee/caffeine, alcohol, H. pylori,
fatty/spicy foods, chocolate, citrus, peppermint/spearmint, carbonated beverages.
[GERD] What position helps reduce reflux? - (ANSWER)Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees and remain
upright for 2-3 hours after eating.
[GERD] What eating pattern is recommended? - (ANSWER)Small, frequent meals instead of large meals.
[GERD] What bedtime teaching is important? - (ANSWER)Avoid eating or drinking about 2 hours before
bedtime; do not lie down right after meals.
[GERD] What medications may be prescribed? - (ANSWER)PPIs, H2 receptor antagonists, or antacids.
[GERD] When should PPIs be taken for best effect? - (ANSWER)Usually 30-60 minutes before meals.
,NURS 405 QUIZ 4 REVIEW|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[GERD] What respiratory complication should the nurse monitor for? - (ANSWER)Aspiration or
respiratory distress related to regurgitation/reflux.
[GERD] What lifestyle teaching matters? - (ANSWER)Weight management, smoking cessation, avoiding
tight clothing, tracking symptom triggers, and medication adherence.
[Gastritis] What is gastritis? - (ANSWER)Disruption/inflammation of the stomach mucosal barrier that
normally protects tissue from digestive juices.
[Acute Gastritis] What can cause acute gastritis? - (ANSWER)Dietary indiscretion, medications, alcohol,
bile reflux, and radiation therapy.
[Acute Gastritis] What are common symptoms? - (ANSWER)Epigastric pain, dyspepsia, anorexia, hiccups,
nausea, and vomiting.
[Gastritis] What bleeding signs can erosive gastritis cause? - (ANSWER)Melena, hematemesis, or
hematochezia.
[Chronic Gastritis] What are common causes/risk factors? - (ANSWER)H. pylori, stomach ulcers,
autoimmune disease, dietary factors, medications, alcohol, smoking, chronic bile/pancreatic reflux.
[Chronic Gastritis] What symptoms may occur? - (ANSWER)Fatigue, pyrosis, belching, sour taste,
halitosis, early satiety, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
[Chronic Gastritis] Why can pernicious anemia occur? - (ANSWER)Chronic gastritis can impair B12
absorption.
, NURS 405 QUIZ 4 REVIEW|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
[Acute Gastritis] What is initial medical management? - (ANSWER)Refrain from alcohol and food until
symptoms subside; supportive therapy such as IV fluids, NG intubation, antacids, H2 blockers, or PPIs as
ordered.
[Gastritis] What should the nurse monitor? - (ANSWER)Intake/output, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalance, hemorrhage, pain, and response to diet/medications.
[Gastritis] What should the nurse discourage? - (ANSWER)Caffeinated beverages, alcohol, cigarette
smoking, and NSAID use as appropriate.
[PUD] What is peptic ulcer disease? - (ANSWER)Erosion of a mucous membrane forming an excavation in
the stomach, pylorus, duodenum, or esophagus.
[PUD] What infection is associated with PUD? - (ANSWER)Helicobacter pylori.
[PUD] What are risk factors? - (ANSWER)Excess stomach acid, chronic NSAID use, alcohol, smoking,
dietary factors, and family tendency.
[PUD] What is classic pain? - (ANSWER)Dull, gnawing, or burning midepigastric pain; heartburn and
vomiting may occur.
[PUD] What are treatment goals? - (ANSWER)Heal the ulcer, treat H. pylori infection if present, and
prevent recurrence/complications.
[PUD] What lifestyle changes are taught? - (ANSWER)Avoid NSAIDs, abstain from alcohol, quit smoking,
manage stress, and adjust diet as needed.
[PUD] What complications must the nurse monitor for? - (ANSWER)Hemorrhage,
perforation/penetration, and gastric outlet obstruction.
