Hiatal Hernia & GERD
This position helps reduce reflux symptoms when sleeping.
What is elevating the head of the bed?
This condition describes the presence of diverticula without inflammation.
What is diverticulosis?
The most common cause of non‑erosive acute gastritis worldwide.
What is Helicobacter pylori infection? (H. Pylori)
Sudden relief of abdominal pain in appendicitis suggests this complication.
What is rupture of the appendix?
Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition for this reason.
What is decreased infection risk and maintenance of GI integrity?
This class of medication is commonly prescribed to decrease gastric acid production in GERD.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
The most common location of pain in diverticulitis is this abdominal quadrant.
What is the left lower quadrant?
Black, tarry stools in a patient with gastritis indicate this complication.
What is gastrointestinal bleeding (melena)?
Initial pain of appendicitis often starts in this anatomical region.
What is the periumbilical area?
The most common metabolic complication of TPN related to dextrose.
What is hyperglycemia?
This diagnostic test can identify both GERD complications and hiatal hernia.
What is an upper endoscopy (EGD)?
This imaging study is preferred to diagnose acute diverticulitis.
What is an abdominal CT scan with contrast?
This lab test is important to monitor when a patient with PUD has bleeding.
What is a CBC (hemoglobin/hematocrit)?
High‑pitched bowel sounds are typically heard early in this condition.
What is small bowel obstruction?
This medication is given to reduce ammonia levels in hepatic encephalopathy.
What is lactulose?
Teaching for a patient with GERD includes avoiding these foods and beverages. (Must give 3 correct answers)
What are alcohol, coffee, chocolate, citrus, spicy and fried foods?
This life‑threatening complication of ulcerative colitis presents with fever, severe pain, and bloody diarrhea.
What is toxic megacolon?
Sudden severe abdominal pain with absent bowel sounds in PUD suggests this emergency.
What is perforation with peritonitis?
The priority intervention for a patient with SBO and vomiting.
What is keeping the patient NPO with NG tube decompression?
This assessment finding indicates worsening hepatic encephalopathy.
What is confusion or asterixis (flapping tremor)?
Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with GERD? SATA!
*Sit up right at LEAST 2-3 hours after meals.
Appropriate nursing care for acute diverticulitis includes which interventions? (Select all that apply)
Clear Liquid diet during acute inflammation to rest the colon.
Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient with PUD? (Select all that apply)✅ Answers:
❌ Avoid: Alcohol and caffeine
Which findings require immediate provider notification during acute abdominal emergencies?
(Must correctly list 2)
Nursing priorities for a patient with cirrhosis include?