NUR170 / NUR 170 Exam 4 | Concepts of Medical-
Surgical Nursing | Questions & Answers | Actual
Exam (Latest 2026–2027) Graded A+ – Galen College
What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia?
-Heartburn
-Indigestion
-Pain
-N&V
What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia?
-Lifestyle changes (diet=Low residue or bland)
-Nutrition
-Medications
Which patients are at risk for GERD?
-Obese
-Older adults
-Pregnant women
-Tight clothing
,Patients with GERD are at risk for what?
Aspiration
If a patient has GERD, how should they lay in bed?
On their right side or with the head of the bed at 30 degree angle
What are common causes of peptic ulcer disease?
- H. Pylori
- NSAIDS
- Stress
How is the patient with an upper GI bleed managed?
- 2-4L of oxygen nasal canula
-Two large bore IV's
-Isotonic solution
- N/G tube
- EGD with cauterization
What is a sign of peritonitis?
, Boardlike abdomen
Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia?
Yes
Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD?
No
What are the vital signs for a patient with an active bleed?
Low BP, High pulse
What part of the body does Crohns disease affect?
"Gum to Bum"= Mouth all the way through the digestive tract is inflammed
What part of the body does Ulcerative Colitis affect?
Rectum/ Sigmoid colon
Which disease is highly genetic?
--Ulcerative Colitis
Surgical Nursing | Questions & Answers | Actual
Exam (Latest 2026–2027) Graded A+ – Galen College
What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia?
-Heartburn
-Indigestion
-Pain
-N&V
What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia?
-Lifestyle changes (diet=Low residue or bland)
-Nutrition
-Medications
Which patients are at risk for GERD?
-Obese
-Older adults
-Pregnant women
-Tight clothing
,Patients with GERD are at risk for what?
Aspiration
If a patient has GERD, how should they lay in bed?
On their right side or with the head of the bed at 30 degree angle
What are common causes of peptic ulcer disease?
- H. Pylori
- NSAIDS
- Stress
How is the patient with an upper GI bleed managed?
- 2-4L of oxygen nasal canula
-Two large bore IV's
-Isotonic solution
- N/G tube
- EGD with cauterization
What is a sign of peritonitis?
, Boardlike abdomen
Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia?
Yes
Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD?
No
What are the vital signs for a patient with an active bleed?
Low BP, High pulse
What part of the body does Crohns disease affect?
"Gum to Bum"= Mouth all the way through the digestive tract is inflammed
What part of the body does Ulcerative Colitis affect?
Rectum/ Sigmoid colon
Which disease is highly genetic?
--Ulcerative Colitis
