Med-Surg Exam 3- Galen College of
Nursing Questions with100% Correct
Answers
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Correct 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 - Correct Answer inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Hiatal Hernia - Correct Answer protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the
opening in the diaphragm
Peptic Ulcer Disease - Correct Answer A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal
lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
Peritonitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the
abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
Appendicitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Gastroenteritis - Correct Answer inflammation of the stomach and intestines
Ulterative Colitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon
Cronh's disease - Correct Answer inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both
Diverticular Diease - Correct Answer pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the
musclar wall mostly in the colon
Hepatitis A Virus - Correct Answer inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally
through fecal contamination of food or water. Flu like symptoms.
Hepatitis B virus - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer inflammation of liver, transmitted through fecal and
oral route and contaminated food/water. Flu like Symptoms.
nasal canula flow rate - Correct Answer 1-6 LPM, 24-40% O2
Simple face mask flow rate - Correct Answer 5-8 L/min, 40-60% O2
Partial rebreather mask - Correct Answer 6-10 L/min, 60-75% O2
nonrebreather mask - Correct 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 - Correct Answer dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, painful swallowing,
epigastric pain
Venti Mask (Venturi mask) - Correct Answer 4-10 L/min, 24-50% O2
GERD dx and tx - Correct 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 - Correct Answer abdominal pain, nausea & anorexia , abdominal
tenderness, feeling full, reflux, belching, hematemesis, diarrhea, B12 (pernicious)
anemia
Gastritis treatment - Correct Answer Fluids, Histamine Blockers, PPIs, B12 injections,
transfusion if blood loss
hiatal hernia symptoms - Correct Answer -can be none
-burning, chest pain
-heartburn
-GERD
-dysphagia
Nursing Questions with100% Correct
Answers
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Correct 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 - Correct Answer inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Hiatal Hernia - Correct Answer protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the
opening in the diaphragm
Peptic Ulcer Disease - Correct Answer A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal
lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
Peritonitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the
abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
Appendicitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Gastroenteritis - Correct Answer inflammation of the stomach and intestines
Ulterative Colitis - Correct Answer inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon
Cronh's disease - Correct Answer inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both
Diverticular Diease - Correct Answer pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the
musclar wall mostly in the colon
Hepatitis A Virus - Correct Answer inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally
through fecal contamination of food or water. Flu like symptoms.
Hepatitis B virus - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer inflammation of liver, transmitted through fecal and
oral route and contaminated food/water. Flu like Symptoms.
nasal canula flow rate - Correct Answer 1-6 LPM, 24-40% O2
Simple face mask flow rate - Correct Answer 5-8 L/min, 40-60% O2
Partial rebreather mask - Correct Answer 6-10 L/min, 60-75% O2
nonrebreather mask - Correct 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 - Correct Answer dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, painful swallowing,
epigastric pain
Venti Mask (Venturi mask) - Correct Answer 4-10 L/min, 24-50% O2
GERD dx and tx - Correct 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 - Correct Answer abdominal pain, nausea & anorexia , abdominal
tenderness, feeling full, reflux, belching, hematemesis, diarrhea, B12 (pernicious)
anemia
Gastritis treatment - Correct Answer Fluids, Histamine Blockers, PPIs, B12 injections,
transfusion if blood loss
hiatal hernia symptoms - Correct Answer -can be none
-burning, chest pain
-heartburn
-GERD
-dysphagia
