NR511 FINAL EXAM 160+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

NR511 FINAL EXAM
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
160+
Key Solutions


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Question 1
Ulcerative Colitis a disease of only the ______
Correct Answer
colon


Question 2
Inflammatory bowel disease
Correct Answer
the mucosal surface of the colon is inflamed-most often occurs in the recto-sigmoid areas, must may involve the entire
colon


Question 3
Inflammatory bowel disease results in
Correct Answer
friability, erosions, and bleeding


Question 4
• IBD is characterized by
Correct Answer
bloody and purulent diarrhea


Question 5
Tx for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Correct Answer
While it is not the first treatment choice, total colectomy is a treatment option that can completely resolve this
problem.




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,Question 6
patients with diverticulitis present with
Correct Answer
bleeding not associated with pain or discomfort.


Question 7
High risk for diverticulitis includes
Correct Answer
obesity


Question 8
S/s of inflamed diverticula
Correct Answer
fever, chills, and tachycardia


Question 9
pts with diverticulitis present with

Correct Answer
localized pain and tenderness in the LLQ of the abdomen with associated anorexia, n/v


Question 10
differential dx for diverticulitis and how to rule them out
Correct Answer
CT scan with contrast may sometimes be done to r/o if the gynecologic etiology (ovarian cyst or tumor) as well as
bowel pathology such as abdominal abscess.


Question 11
best tx for diverticulitis
Correct Answer
high-fiber diet


Question 12
C-diff is an infection of the _______ intenstine
Correct Answer
large


Question 13
C-diff can exist in.....
Correct Answer
air, water, soil, processed food and human feces



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, Question 14
c-diff causes
Correct Answer
profuse, watery, mucoid diarrhea


Question 15
risk factors for c-diff
Correct Answer
Working in healthcare facility
Long duration hospitalization
Long-term use of antibiotics that affects normal GI flora Long-term use of medications that reduce GI acidity
Consumption of contaminated food or water
Touching infected soil, objects and surfaces


Question 16
T or F: most patients with c-diff are asymptomatic
Correct Answer
true


Question 17
S/S of mild/moderate c-diff infection
Correct Answer
Watery diarrhea 3+ times/day for 2+ days
Mild abdominal cramping and tenderness


Question 18
S/S of SEVERE c-diff infection
Correct Answer
Watery diarrhea (10-15 stools/day)
Strong foul odor
Acute abdomen secondary to toxic megacolon with perforation
Abdominal distention
Fever
Nausea/vomiting/dehydration requiring hospitalization
Blood or pus in the stools (severe cases)


Question 19
dx of c-diff includes
Correct Answer
CBC: elevated WBC
Enzyme-linked immunodeficiency assay (ELISA): identifies toxins that produce C. diff bacteria
Cell cytotoxicity assay: identifies the effects of bacterial toxins on human cells
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR): detects bacterial genes
Endoscopy: if the patient is unresponsive to treatment; will show pseudomembranes that suggest c-diff infection


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