Esophageal Disorders Nursing Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of esophageal disorders with this focused nursing quiz. Please answer each question to the best of your ability.
Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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Heartburn
Bradycardia
Skin rash
Joint pain
Select all risk factors associated with esophageal cancer.
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Smoking
Excessive alcohol use
Obesity
Regular exercise
Other
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm achalasia?
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Esophageal manometry
Chest X-ray
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Abdominal ultrasound
Rate your confidence in managing patients with esophageal varices.
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Which of the following interventions is most important for a patient with dysphagia?
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Elevate the head of the bed during meals
Encourage large bites of food
Offer fluids with a straw
Allow the patient to eat lying down
Match the esophageal disorder to its primary characteristic.
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Primary Characteristic
Achalasia
Impaired LES relaxation
Dilated veins in esophagus
Stomach acid in esophagus
Difficulty swallowing solids
Esophageal varices
Impaired LES relaxation
Dilated veins in esophagus
Stomach acid in esophagus
Difficulty swallowing solids
GERD
Impaired LES relaxation
Dilated veins in esophagus
Stomach acid in esophagus
Difficulty swallowing solids
Esophageal stricture
Impaired LES relaxation
Dilated veins in esophagus
Stomach acid in esophagus
Difficulty swallowing solids
Which medication is commonly prescribed for GERD management?
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Proton pump inhibitor
Beta blocker
Anticoagulant
Diuretic
Select the nursing interventions appropriate for a patient post-esophageal surgery.
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Monitor for signs of infection
Maintain NPO status as ordered
Encourage early ambulation
Administer laxatives routinely
Other
Briefly describe one complication of esophageal disorders that nurses should monitor for.
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