NSG 3113 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3 (2026-2027)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
SOUTH COLLEGE
A nurse is caring for a client with ascites and edema. A CT scan has shown the
client has splenomegaly. The nurse knows the client is suffering from what
disorder?
Portal Hypertension
This type of blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure exerted by the blood
when ejected from the left ventricle.
systolic
which of the following are signs of right-sided heart failure?
Splenomegaly, jugular vein distension, peripheral edema
what are the signs of bacterial meningitis
Brudzinski and Kernig
What does the mesentery do?
Anchors intestines and supplies blood/lymph.
,Which cells produce HCl (Hydrochloric acid)
Parietal cells.
What metabolic imbalance occurs with vomiting?
Metabolic alkalosis.
What type of stool is melena?
Black, tarry stool with blood.
Which disease has skip lesions and cobblestoning?
Crohn's disease
What part of the bowel does ulcerative colitis affect?
Colon mucosa only.
What is Cullen's sign?
Umbilical bruising in pancreatitis.
,Where does gallstone pain radiate?
Right shoulder.
What treats high ammonia in cirrhosis?
Lactulose.
Sudden relief of appendicitis pain means?
Rupture.
In this disorder, metaplasia of the cells may occur and can lead to Barret's
esophagus
GERD
The nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of nausea, dark urine, and
hematemesis. The client has a history of hypertension and cirrhosis. What disorder
could this client be suffering from
esophageal varices
In this disorder, a client will have malabsorption of nutrients, weight loss, and
episodes of diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Crohn's
, Amylase
carbohydrate digestion within the pancreas
(Amy Eats Carbs)
Protease
protein digesting in pancreas
(pro-protien)
Lipase
An enzyme that breaks down fat
lip (fat)
Q: What is cardiac output?
A: CO = Stroke volume × Heart rate.
Q: What is preload?
A: Ventricular filling volume.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
SOUTH COLLEGE
A nurse is caring for a client with ascites and edema. A CT scan has shown the
client has splenomegaly. The nurse knows the client is suffering from what
disorder?
Portal Hypertension
This type of blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure exerted by the blood
when ejected from the left ventricle.
systolic
which of the following are signs of right-sided heart failure?
Splenomegaly, jugular vein distension, peripheral edema
what are the signs of bacterial meningitis
Brudzinski and Kernig
What does the mesentery do?
Anchors intestines and supplies blood/lymph.
,Which cells produce HCl (Hydrochloric acid)
Parietal cells.
What metabolic imbalance occurs with vomiting?
Metabolic alkalosis.
What type of stool is melena?
Black, tarry stool with blood.
Which disease has skip lesions and cobblestoning?
Crohn's disease
What part of the bowel does ulcerative colitis affect?
Colon mucosa only.
What is Cullen's sign?
Umbilical bruising in pancreatitis.
,Where does gallstone pain radiate?
Right shoulder.
What treats high ammonia in cirrhosis?
Lactulose.
Sudden relief of appendicitis pain means?
Rupture.
In this disorder, metaplasia of the cells may occur and can lead to Barret's
esophagus
GERD
The nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of nausea, dark urine, and
hematemesis. The client has a history of hypertension and cirrhosis. What disorder
could this client be suffering from
esophageal varices
In this disorder, a client will have malabsorption of nutrients, weight loss, and
episodes of diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Crohn's
, Amylase
carbohydrate digestion within the pancreas
(Amy Eats Carbs)
Protease
protein digesting in pancreas
(pro-protien)
Lipase
An enzyme that breaks down fat
lip (fat)
Q: What is cardiac output?
A: CO = Stroke volume × Heart rate.
Q: What is preload?
A: Ventricular filling volume.
