NR 511 FINAL EXAM SANNER STUDY
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
IBD. ANSWER - mucosal surface of the colon is inflamed-most often occurs in the
rectosigmoid areas, but may involve the entire colon
Ulcerative colitis. ANSWER - •Results in friability, erosions, and bleeding
•Characterized by bloody and purulent diarrhea
UC treatment. ANSWER - •total colectomy is a treatment option that can completely
resolve this problem.
diverticulitis. ANSWER - present with bleeding not associated with pain or discomfort.
who is at high risk ?. ANSWER - obesity
what are the symptoms if diverticula become inflamed?. ANSWER - symptoms of infection-
fever, chills, and tachycardia
diverticulitis-typically present with?. ANSWER - localized pain and tenderness in the LLQ
of the abdomen with associated anorexia, nausea and vomiting
diverticulitis-best management?. ANSWER - High-fiber diet
, diagnostic tests for diverticulitis?. ANSWER - •CT scan with contrast may sometimes be
done to r/o if the gynecologic etiology (such as ovarian cyst or tumor) as well as bowel
pathology such as abdominal abscess
C. Diff. ANSWER - -infection of lg intestine
-exists in air, water, soil, processed food and human feces
-cause profuse watery mucoid diarrhea
-certain types can be dangerous or life-threatening if not treated
C. Diff risk factors. 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
C. diff mild-moderate infection. ANSWER - -Watery diarrhea three or more times/day for
two or more days
-Mild abdominal cramping and tenderness
C. Diff severe infection. 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)
C. Diff Dx. ANSWER - •Complete blood count (CBC): elevated WBC count
•Enzyme-linked immunodeficiency assay (ELISA): identifies toxins that produce C. diff
bacteria
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
IBD. ANSWER - mucosal surface of the colon is inflamed-most often occurs in the
rectosigmoid areas, but may involve the entire colon
Ulcerative colitis. ANSWER - •Results in friability, erosions, and bleeding
•Characterized by bloody and purulent diarrhea
UC treatment. ANSWER - •total colectomy is a treatment option that can completely
resolve this problem.
diverticulitis. ANSWER - present with bleeding not associated with pain or discomfort.
who is at high risk ?. ANSWER - obesity
what are the symptoms if diverticula become inflamed?. ANSWER - symptoms of infection-
fever, chills, and tachycardia
diverticulitis-typically present with?. ANSWER - localized pain and tenderness in the LLQ
of the abdomen with associated anorexia, nausea and vomiting
diverticulitis-best management?. ANSWER - High-fiber diet
, diagnostic tests for diverticulitis?. ANSWER - •CT scan with contrast may sometimes be
done to r/o if the gynecologic etiology (such as ovarian cyst or tumor) as well as bowel
pathology such as abdominal abscess
C. Diff. ANSWER - -infection of lg intestine
-exists in air, water, soil, processed food and human feces
-cause profuse watery mucoid diarrhea
-certain types can be dangerous or life-threatening if not treated
C. Diff risk factors. 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
C. diff mild-moderate infection. ANSWER - -Watery diarrhea three or more times/day for
two or more days
-Mild abdominal cramping and tenderness
C. Diff severe infection. 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)
C. Diff Dx. ANSWER - •Complete blood count (CBC): elevated WBC count
•Enzyme-linked immunodeficiency assay (ELISA): identifies toxins that produce C. diff
bacteria
