NURS 6501 Pathophysiology Week 8 Quiz - Walden University. Already Graded A+

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NURS 6501 Pathophysiology Week 8 Quiz - Walden University. • Question 1 The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis caused by ulceration or tumors is: • Question 2 A 40-y... ear-old female presents complaining of pain near the midline in the epigastrium. Assuming the pain is caused by a stimulus acting on an abdominal organ, the pain felt is classified as: • Question 3 Reflux esophagitis is defined as a(n): • Question 4 The most common cause of chronic vascular insufficiency among the elderly is: • Question 5 A 27-year-old male presents with fever, GI bleeding, hepatomegaly, and transient joint pain. He reports that as a child he received blood transfusions following a motor vehicle accident. He also indicates he was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Which of the following types of hepatitis does the clinician think he most likely has? • Question 6 For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux, the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning? • Question 7 The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains: • Question 8 An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected? • Question 9 Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by: • Question 10 A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. This condition is most likely caused by: • Question 11 A 3-month-old female develops colicky pain, abdominal distention, and diarrhea after drinking cow’s milk. The best explanation for her symptoms is: • Question 12 A 1-week-old female is brought to her pediatrician for abdominal distention and unstable temperature. Physical examination reveals bradycardia and apnea. Tests reveal hypoxic injury to the bowel resulting in bacterial invasion and perforation. This condition is referred to as: • Question 13 The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which primary clinical manifestation? • Question 14 Which of the following symptoms would help a health care provider distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease? • Question 15 Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because: • Question 16 A 20-year-old male was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He eats an ice cream cone and develops diarrhea. His diarrhea can be classified as _____ diarrhea. • Question 17 A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be: • Question 18 A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his condition is: • Question 19 A 22-year-old male underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery, he experienced a peptic ulcer. His ulcer is referred to as a(n) _____ ulcer. • Question 20 A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is: • Question 21 Early identification and treatment for metabolic disorders is important because: • Question 22 Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of: • Question 23 A 3-month-old female presents with intention tremors, dystonia, greenish-yellow rings in the cornea, and hepatomegaly. Tests reveal a defect on chromosome 13. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? • Question 24 Chronic gastritis is classified according to the: • Question 25 An 8-week-old female is diagnosed with a congenital heart disease and Down syndrome. Her parents report that she has difficulty defecating. X-ray reveals anorectal malformation that causes complete obstruction often referred to as: • Question 26 The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding. • Question 27 A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the ER after the sudden development of abdominal pain, irritability, and vomiting followed by passing of “currant jelly” stool. Ultrasound reveals intestinal obstruction in which the ileum collapsed through the ileocecal valve and invaginated into the large intestine. This type of obstruction is referred to as: • Question 28 Outbreaks of hepatitis _____ often occur in young children attending day care centers and can be attributed to poor hand washing. • Question 29 The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are: • Question 30 A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty swallowing. He probably has: • Question 31 Kwashiorkor is a severe dietary deficiency of: • Question 32 The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which finding? • Question 33 A 2-month-old female with Down syndrome is diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease following family complaints of chronic constipation. The most likely cause of these symptoms is: • Question 34 A 13-year-old female confides to her mother that she binge eats and induces vomiting to prevent weight gain. This disease is referred to as: • Question 35 In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by: [Show More]

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