nr 283 exam 3 Questions with 100% Verified Answers 2025 | 2026.

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nr 283 exam 3 Questions with 100% Verified
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Functions of the GI System - ANSWER Digestion
Absorption
Secretion
Peristalsis
Motility
Elimination


Hematemisis - ANSWER Blood in vomit


Melena is - ANSWER A black, tarry stool


Hematochezia is - ANSWER bright red blood from rectum


Occult Blood - ANSWER blood unseen/hidden in stool (indicates
colon cancer)

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Steatorrhea is - ANSWER fat in stool (indicate gallbladder
malfunctioning)


Acute Gastritis - ANSWER Gastric mucosa is inflamed.
May be ulcerated and bleeding.
Acute gastritis is usually self-limiting.
Complete regeneration of gastric mucosa
Supportive treatment with prolonged vomiting


Chronic Gastritis - ANSWER Characterized by atrophy of
stomach mucosa
Reduced production of intrinsic factor
Helicobacter pylori infection is often present.
Increased risk of peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma
Certain autoimmune disorders are associated with one type of
chronic gastric atrophy.


Acute Pancreatitis - ANSWER Inflammation of the pancreas
Results in autodigestion of the tissue