NSG 430 Final
NSG 430 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
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NSG 430
NSG 430 Final
Q1 Cirrhosis
A end stage of liver disease
Q2 Hep C and alcohol induced liver disease
A Most common causes of cirrhosis in the U.S.
Q3 Biliary Cirrhosis Cardiac Cirrhosis which develops from right sided HF
A Other causes of cirrhosis
Q4 Fatigue and enlarged liver
A Early symptoms of liver cirrhosis
Q5 Jaundice, peripheral edema, ascites Spider angiomas, palmar erythema
A Late symptoms of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
Q6 Portal hypertension Esophageal and gastric varices
A Risks/complications of liver cirrhosis
Q7 Splenomegaly Ascites
A Portal hypertension is characterized by...
Q8 Esophageal varices
A a complex of tortuous, enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus.
Q9 Ruptured esophageal varices (hemorrhage)
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A Most life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis (LIFE THREATENING)
Q10 albumin
A Treatment for peripheral edema caused by liver cirrhosis
Q11 pericentesis, diuretics, Albumin
A Treatment for ascites
Q12 Eversion of the umbilicus. Abdominal skin striae with distended wall veins
A Manifestations of gross ascites
Q13 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) Vascular dehydration
A Complications of ascites
Q14 High ammonia levels
A What causes hepatic encephalopathy?
Q15 Changes in neurologic and mental responsiveness Impaired consciousness and/or
inappropriate behavior
A S/S of hepatic encephalopathy
Q16 Fetor hepaticus
A Musty, sweet odor of patient's breath
Q17 lactulose
A Treatment for hepatic encephalopathy
Q18 Hepatorenal syndrome
A a type of renal failure with azotemia, oliguria, and intractable ascites. In this syndrome, the
kidneys have no structural abnormality.
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Q19 diuretic therapy, GI hemorrhage, or paracentesis
A What often proceeds hepatorenal syndrome?
Q20 liver transplantation
A Treatment for hepatorenal syndrome
Q21 Liver enzyme tests: AST, ALT Total protein, albumin levels
A Diagnostic labs for liver failure
Q22 Right side to prevent bleeding
A In what position should the post-liver biopsy patient lay and why?
Q23 Rest Administration of B-complex vitamins
A Conservative therapy for Liver failure
Q24 Sodium restriction (2g/day) Albumin
A Care for ascites
Q25 Tolvaptan (Samsca)
A medication that increases sodium by water excretion
Q26 empty their bladder
A What do we need to ensure that the patient does before a paracentesis?
Q27 Hypotension Respiratory issues
A Complications of paracentesis
Q28 Avoid alcohol, aspirin, Tylenol and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A Preventing bleeding with esophageal and gastric varicies
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NSG 430 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Grand Canyon University
NSG 430
NSG 430 Final
Q1 Cirrhosis
A end stage of liver disease
Q2 Hep C and alcohol induced liver disease
A Most common causes of cirrhosis in the U.S.
Q3 Biliary Cirrhosis Cardiac Cirrhosis which develops from right sided HF
A Other causes of cirrhosis
Q4 Fatigue and enlarged liver
A Early symptoms of liver cirrhosis
Q5 Jaundice, peripheral edema, ascites Spider angiomas, palmar erythema
A Late symptoms of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
Q6 Portal hypertension Esophageal and gastric varices
A Risks/complications of liver cirrhosis
Q7 Splenomegaly Ascites
A Portal hypertension is characterized by...
Q8 Esophageal varices
A a complex of tortuous, enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus.
Q9 Ruptured esophageal varices (hemorrhage)
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A Most life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis (LIFE THREATENING)
Q10 albumin
A Treatment for peripheral edema caused by liver cirrhosis
Q11 pericentesis, diuretics, Albumin
A Treatment for ascites
Q12 Eversion of the umbilicus. Abdominal skin striae with distended wall veins
A Manifestations of gross ascites
Q13 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) Vascular dehydration
A Complications of ascites
Q14 High ammonia levels
A What causes hepatic encephalopathy?
Q15 Changes in neurologic and mental responsiveness Impaired consciousness and/or
inappropriate behavior
A S/S of hepatic encephalopathy
Q16 Fetor hepaticus
A Musty, sweet odor of patient's breath
Q17 lactulose
A Treatment for hepatic encephalopathy
Q18 Hepatorenal syndrome
A a type of renal failure with azotemia, oliguria, and intractable ascites. In this syndrome, the
kidneys have no structural abnormality.
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Q19 diuretic therapy, GI hemorrhage, or paracentesis
A What often proceeds hepatorenal syndrome?
Q20 liver transplantation
A Treatment for hepatorenal syndrome
Q21 Liver enzyme tests: AST, ALT Total protein, albumin levels
A Diagnostic labs for liver failure
Q22 Right side to prevent bleeding
A In what position should the post-liver biopsy patient lay and why?
Q23 Rest Administration of B-complex vitamins
A Conservative therapy for Liver failure
Q24 Sodium restriction (2g/day) Albumin
A Care for ascites
Q25 Tolvaptan (Samsca)
A medication that increases sodium by water excretion
Q26 empty their bladder
A What do we need to ensure that the patient does before a paracentesis?
Q27 Hypotension Respiratory issues
A Complications of paracentesis
Q28 Avoid alcohol, aspirin, Tylenol and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A Preventing bleeding with esophageal and gastric varicies
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