NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING Questions and Answers|2025 Update
/. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Answer-backflow of contents of the
stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower
esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus
/.Gastritis - Answer-inflammation of the lining of the stomach
/.Hiatal Hernia - Answer-protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening
in the diaphragm
/.Peptic Ulcer Disease - Answer-A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of
the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
/.Peritonitis - Answer-inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal
cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
/.Appendicitis - Answer-inflammation of the vermiform appendix
/.Gastroenteritis - Answer-inflammation of the stomach and intestines
/.Ulterative Colitis - Answer-inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon
/.Cronh's disease - Answer-inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both
/.Diverticular Diease - Answer-pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the musclar
wall mostly in the colon
/.Hepatitis A Virus - Answer-inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally through
fecal contamination of food or water. Flu like symptoms.
/.Hepatitis B virus - Answer-virus that causes inflammation of the liver; transmitted
through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. N/V, fever,
fatigue, RUQ pain, joint pain, jaundice.
/.Hepatitis C virus - Answer-inflammation of the liver, trasnmitted by blood to blood
contact, such as sharing needles, unsanitary tattooing and accidental need sticks.
Asymptomatic until liver damage occurs.
/.Hepatitis D virus - Answer-Secondary infection caused by a mutated hepatitis virus.
Only develops in patients with Hepatitis B. Transmission same as B, any body fluid,
, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. N/V, fever, fatigue, RUQ pain, joint
pain, jaundice.
/.Hepatitis E virus - Answer-inflammation of liver, transmitted through fecal and oral
route and contaminated food/water. Flu like Symptoms.
/.nasal canula flow rate - Answer-1-6 LPM, 24-40% O2
/.Simple face mask flow rate - Answer-5-8 L/min, 40-60% O2
/.Partial rebreather mask - Answer-6-10 L/min, 60-75% O2
/.nonrebreather mask - Answer-80-95% at flow rate of 10-15L/min to keep reservoir bag
2/3 full during I and E----one way valve allows client to inhale max O2 from reservoir
bag
/.GERD s/s - Answer-dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, painful swallowing, epigastric
pain
/.Venti Mask (Venturi mask) - Answer-4-10 L/min, 24-50% O2
/.GERD dx and tx - Answer-*Barium swallow*
Esophageal manometry
pH monitor
*Endoscopy*
Biopsy
*Avoidance of triggers*
Avoid lying down for an hour after eating
Elevate the head of the bed
Visceral manipulation of hernia
Medications PPI and histamine blockers
Surgery
/.Gastritis S/S - Answer-abdominal pain, nausea & anorexia , abdominal tenderness,
feeling full, reflux, belching, hematemesis, diarrhea, B12 (pernicious) anemia
/.Gastritis treatment - Answer-Fluids, Histamine Blockers, PPIs, B12 injections,
transfusion if blood loss
/.hiatal hernia symptoms - Answer--can be none
-burning, chest pain
-heartburn
-GERD
-dysphagia
-feeling full
NURSING Questions and Answers|2025 Update
/. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Answer-backflow of contents of the
stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower
esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus
/.Gastritis - Answer-inflammation of the lining of the stomach
/.Hiatal Hernia - Answer-protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening
in the diaphragm
/.Peptic Ulcer Disease - Answer-A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of
the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
/.Peritonitis - Answer-inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal
cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
/.Appendicitis - Answer-inflammation of the vermiform appendix
/.Gastroenteritis - Answer-inflammation of the stomach and intestines
/.Ulterative Colitis - Answer-inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon
/.Cronh's disease - Answer-inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both
/.Diverticular Diease - Answer-pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the musclar
wall mostly in the colon
/.Hepatitis A Virus - Answer-inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally through
fecal contamination of food or water. Flu like symptoms.
/.Hepatitis B virus - Answer-virus that causes inflammation of the liver; transmitted
through any body fluid, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. N/V, fever,
fatigue, RUQ pain, joint pain, jaundice.
/.Hepatitis C virus - Answer-inflammation of the liver, trasnmitted by blood to blood
contact, such as sharing needles, unsanitary tattooing and accidental need sticks.
Asymptomatic until liver damage occurs.
/.Hepatitis D virus - Answer-Secondary infection caused by a mutated hepatitis virus.
Only develops in patients with Hepatitis B. Transmission same as B, any body fluid,
, including vaginal secretions, semen, and blood. N/V, fever, fatigue, RUQ pain, joint
pain, jaundice.
/.Hepatitis E virus - Answer-inflammation of liver, transmitted through fecal and oral
route and contaminated food/water. Flu like Symptoms.
/.nasal canula flow rate - Answer-1-6 LPM, 24-40% O2
/.Simple face mask flow rate - Answer-5-8 L/min, 40-60% O2
/.Partial rebreather mask - Answer-6-10 L/min, 60-75% O2
/.nonrebreather mask - Answer-80-95% at flow rate of 10-15L/min to keep reservoir bag
2/3 full during I and E----one way valve allows client to inhale max O2 from reservoir
bag
/.GERD s/s - Answer-dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, painful swallowing, epigastric
pain
/.Venti Mask (Venturi mask) - Answer-4-10 L/min, 24-50% O2
/.GERD dx and tx - Answer-*Barium swallow*
Esophageal manometry
pH monitor
*Endoscopy*
Biopsy
*Avoidance of triggers*
Avoid lying down for an hour after eating
Elevate the head of the bed
Visceral manipulation of hernia
Medications PPI and histamine blockers
Surgery
/.Gastritis S/S - Answer-abdominal pain, nausea & anorexia , abdominal tenderness,
feeling full, reflux, belching, hematemesis, diarrhea, B12 (pernicious) anemia
/.Gastritis treatment - Answer-Fluids, Histamine Blockers, PPIs, B12 injections,
transfusion if blood loss
/.hiatal hernia symptoms - Answer--can be none
-burning, chest pain
-heartburn
-GERD
-dysphagia
-feeling full
