NORCET & RRB MSN (GI & Hepatobiliary) Question Bank 2025: Day 173

Your Path to GI & Hepatobiliary Mastery

Hey, nursing pros! Ready to conquer NORCET, RRB, KGMU, SGPGI, DSSSB, or JIPMER in 2025? Day 173 at logyanlo.in brings you a Medical Surgical Nursing (GI & Hepatobiliary) Question Bank loaded with high-yield notes on Esophageal Varices, Perforated Duodenal Ulcer, Cirrhosis of the Liver, and GERD. These topics are exam gold—straight from the core of GI and liver care! Let’s dive in and make these concepts your superpower. With our Nursing Test Series 2025, you’re not just studying—you’re building a foundation for top ranks!

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Why Medical Surgical Nursing (GI & Hepatobiliary) Matters

GI and Hepatobiliary nursing is a heavy-hitter in your exam prep. Here’s why:

• Exam Weightage: 15–20% of NORCET and RRB questions focus on GI and liver disorders.
• Clinical Relevance: From variceal bleeding to GERD, these are real-world nursing challenges.
• Critical Thinking: Spotting complications like hepatic encephalopathy or peritonitis saves lives.
• Your Edge: Mastering these sets you apart in SGPGI, JIPMER, and beyond.
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Key Topics in Medical Surgical Nursing (GI & Hepatobiliary)

Esophageal Varices

Quick Fact

Esophageal varices are dilated veins in the esophagus that risk life-threatening bleeding.

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• Definition: Dilated submucosal veins in the esophagus due to portal hypertension.
• Pathophysiology: Liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis) → portal vein obstruction → collateral vein formation.
• Clinical Signs: Hematemesis, melena, shock (rupture), ascites, splenomegaly.
• Risk Factors: Cirrhosis (alcohol, hepatitis), portal vein thrombosis, schistosomiasis.
• Diagnostics:
  • Endoscopy: Visualizes varices, assesses bleeding risk (red wale sign).
  • Labs: ↓ Platelets, ↑ INR (liver dysfunction).
  • Imaging: CT/MRI for portal hypertension.
• Complications: Massive hemorrhage (30–50% mortality if untreated), hypovolemic shock.
• Monitoring: Vital signs, hemoglobin, signs of re-bleeding.
• Associated Conditions: Cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy.
• Exam Tip: Know hematemesis and endoscopy findings for NORCET.
• Why It Matters: Variceal rupture is a medical emergency requiring urgent stabilization.

Perforated Duodenal Ulcer

Quick Fact

Perforated duodenal ulcer is a hole in the duodenum causing peritonitis.

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• Definition: Full-thickness breach in duodenal wall, leaking contents into peritoneum.
• Pathophysiology: H. pylori, NSAIDs → mucosal erosion → perforation, chemical peritonitis.
• Clinical Signs: Sudden, severe epigastric pain (knife-like), rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness.
• Risk Factors: H. pylori infection, chronic NSAID use, smoking, stress.
• Diagnostics:
  • X-ray: Free air under diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum, 70–80% cases).
  • CT abdomen: Confirms perforation, fluid collection.
  • Labs: ↑ WBC, metabolic acidosis (peritonitis).
• Complications: Peritonitis, sepsis, abscess formation, multi-organ failure.
• Monitoring: Vital signs, abdominal distension, fever (infection).
• Associated Conditions: Peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
• Exam Pearl: Know free air on X-ray for RRB questions.
• Why It Matters: Surgical emergency with high mortality if untreated.

Cirrhosis of the Liver

Quick Fact

Cirrhosis is irreversible liver scarring impairing function.

Complete Coverage

• Definition: Chronic liver disease with fibrosis and nodular regeneration.
• Pathophysiology: Hepatocyte injury (alcohol, hepatitis) → fibrosis → portal hypertension, liver failure.
• Clinical Signs: Jaundice, ascites, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, encephalopathy.
• Risk Factors: Alcoholism, hepatitis B/C, NAFLD, autoimmune hepatitis.
• Diagnostics:
  • Labs: ↑ Bilirubin, ↓ albumin, ↑ INR, thrombocytopenia.
  • MELD score: Predicts mortality (bilirubin, INR, creatinine).
  • Ultrasound: Nodular liver, ascites; FibroScan for fibrosis.
• Complications: Esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, HCC.
• Staging: Child-Pugh (A–C, based on ascites, bilirubin, INR, albumin, encephalopathy).
• Monitoring: Mental status, fluid balance, signs of bleeding.
• Exam Tip: Know Child-Pugh and MELD for SGPGI questions.
• Why It Matters: End-stage liver disease with high morbidity/mortality.

GERD

Quick Fact

GERD is chronic acid reflux from the stomach to the esophagus.

Complete Coverage

• Definition: Gastroesophageal reflux disease with recurrent acid reflux.
• Pathophysiology: Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction → acid reflux → mucosal injury.
• Clinical Signs: Heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, chest pain, chronic cough.
• Risk Factors: Obesity, hiatal hernia, smoking, pregnancy, high-fat diet.
• Diagnostics:
  • Esophageal pH monitoring: Confirms acid exposure (<pH 4).
  • Endoscopy: Assesses esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus.
  • Manometry: Measures LES pressure.
• Complications: Esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus (precancerous), esophageal stricture.
• Associated Conditions: Hiatal hernia, asthma (reflux-triggered).
• Monitoring: Symptom frequency, weight, respiratory symptoms.
• Exam Pearl: Know Barrett’s esophagus risk for JIPMER questions.
• Why It Matters: Chronic GERD increases esophageal cancer risk.

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