NUR 326 Exam 1 – 30+ Verified Questions with Answers | PUD, GERD, Ileostomy, UC, Electrolytes, Liver Complications

This exam preparation document offers 30+ verified multiple-choice questions with correct answers for NUR 326 Exam 1 (2026), focusing on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. The content is structured in a fast-access Q&A format and emphasizes clinical judgment, pathophysiology, and nursing interventions. All questions have been previously graded A+, making the resource especially valuable for accurate exam preparation. Topics covered include: Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD): critical assessments (e.g., board-like abdomen with shoulder pain), first-line treatments (e.g., Protonix + clarithromycin), and complications like perforation GERD: risk factors such as morbid obesity and associated symptoms Hiatal Hernia: contraindicated activities due to increased abdominal pressure (e.g., coughing, bending) Ulcerative Colitis (UC): risk of colorectal cancer Ileostomy care: stool characteristics (liquid brown), foods to avoid (nuts/seeds), and identifying abnormal post-op stool colors (red/black) Electrolyte imbalances: hyponatremia and hypokalemia associated with gastric losses Liver dysfunction: complications including esophageal varices, ascites, hypoalbuminemia, and bleeding tendencies This resource is best suited for students in: BSN programs RN-to-BSN bridge courses Accelerated nursing programs NCLEX-RN prep, especially in GI and hepatic systems Based on standard textbooks such as “Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing” by Hinkle & Cheever, this document supports evidence-based learning and real-world application of knowledge in clinical settings. Keywords: NUR 326, PUD complications, GERD risk factors, ileostomy management, ulcerative colitis cancer risk, hepatic failure, ascites, hypoalbuminemia, hiatal hernia precautions, electrolyte imbalances, red stool ileostomy, NCLEX GI prep, nursing exam review, BSN, RN-to-BSN, Brunner and Suddarth