Exam 3: NSG 3850 NSG3850

Exam 3: NSG 3850 / NSG3850

( Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology for Nurses II Questions and Answers – Galen

Question:

What can cause regurgitation

Answer:

HOB low Raise the head of bed to assist

Question:

What causes increased abdominal pressure

Answer:

Tight clothing, tight belt, spanks

○ Obesity, weight gain

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Question:

S/s hiatal hernia

Answer:

Chest pain, burning in chest,

Question:

Complication of GERD and hiatal hernia

Answer:

Barret’s esophagus (precursor to esophageal cancer)

Question:

s/s of esophageal varices

Answer:

○ Dark tarry stools/Melena

○ Vomit blood

Question:

• inflammatory diseases

Answer:

Crohns and ulcer diverticulitis 2 / 3

Question:

• types of bowel obstructions

Answer:

Mechanical Functional

Question:

Mechanical obstruction causes

Answer:

Hernias, tumor, intussusception

Question:

Functional obstruction causes

Answer:

Medications, patient after surgery-bowl slows down

○ Functioning of the bowel

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