Final Exam: NR507 / NR-507 (Latest
2025 / 2026 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology | PPT Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
___ is a risk factor for developing GERD
Answer:
Obesity
Question:
Which of the following symptoms are typical GERD symptoms?
Answer:
Heart burn and regurgitation
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Question:
Which of the following symptoms are considered atypical for GERD?
Answer:
Chest pain
Question:
A 50-year-old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition is caused by _____
Answer:
loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
Question:
The bacteria that is associated with GERD is ______
Answer:
- pylori
Question:
GERD is caused by _____
Answer:
gastric contents that enter the esophagus due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
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Question:
Which of the following is an "alarm" finding in a person with GERD symptoms?
Answer:
iron deficiency anemia
Question:
Trigger foods for GERD
Answer:
chocolate caffeine alcohol spicy/acidic food
Question:
The patient with a hiatal hernia can be ____
Answer:
asymptomatic
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Question:
Which of the following are complications of bowel obstruction?
Answer:
ischemic bowel, perforation, peritonitis
Question:
A ______ is a twisting of the bowel
Answer:
volvulus
Question:
A pseudo bowel obstruction is related to
Answer:
myopathy
Question:
______ refers to part of the bowel that invaginates itself
Answer:
Intussusception
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