Nur 122 Exam Review Questions And
Accurate Answers
digestive system - ANSWER body system extending from the oral cavity, esophagus,
stomach, intestines to the rectum and anus
liver, pancreas, gallbladder - ANSWER accessory organs giving crucial support for a
healthy functioning digestive system
B12 - ANSWER intrinsic factor, intestines
appendix - ANSWER this kind of pain refers to the direction the is pointing
Crohn's disease - ANS a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any portion of the
GI tract; most commonly affects the ileum and the colon; full thickness, cobblestone
pattern
Peptic Ulcer Disease - ANS a breach or ulceration in the protective mucous membrane
lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, often related to H Pylori
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment - ANS -alter diet to prevent mechanical trauma
-medications used to decrease inflammation
ulcerative colitis (UC) - ANSWER a chronic IBD of the colon and rectum characterized
by bloody diarrhea
Appendicitis S/S - ANSWER abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, fever, elevated WBCs
, appendicitis - ANSWER if left untreated become necrotic causing perforation,
peritonitis, and possibly sepsis
constipation - ANSWER Hard, dry stools that pass slowly and are painful to eliminate;
frequently caused by too little fiber in the diet
diverticulosis - ANSWER abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
Diverticulitis Treatment - ANSWER rest, liquid or low-fiber diet, and antibiotics. Severe
cases may need hospital care and surgery. Doctors may recommend a high-fiber diet
after recovery to prevent future episodes
peritonitis - ANSWER inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal
cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
Hepatic encephalopathy treatment - ANSWER Identify precipitating factors
GI bleeding
Decrease dietary protein, sodium intake
Diuretics
Increase excretion of nitrogenous wastes
Osmotic cathartic
Lactulose
Antibiotics
Decrease normal flora to decrease protein breakdown
Accurate Answers
digestive system - ANSWER body system extending from the oral cavity, esophagus,
stomach, intestines to the rectum and anus
liver, pancreas, gallbladder - ANSWER accessory organs giving crucial support for a
healthy functioning digestive system
B12 - ANSWER intrinsic factor, intestines
appendix - ANSWER this kind of pain refers to the direction the is pointing
Crohn's disease - ANS a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any portion of the
GI tract; most commonly affects the ileum and the colon; full thickness, cobblestone
pattern
Peptic Ulcer Disease - ANS a breach or ulceration in the protective mucous membrane
lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, often related to H Pylori
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment - ANS -alter diet to prevent mechanical trauma
-medications used to decrease inflammation
ulcerative colitis (UC) - ANSWER a chronic IBD of the colon and rectum characterized
by bloody diarrhea
Appendicitis S/S - ANSWER abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, fever, elevated WBCs
, appendicitis - ANSWER if left untreated become necrotic causing perforation,
peritonitis, and possibly sepsis
constipation - ANSWER Hard, dry stools that pass slowly and are painful to eliminate;
frequently caused by too little fiber in the diet
diverticulosis - ANSWER abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
Diverticulitis Treatment - ANSWER rest, liquid or low-fiber diet, and antibiotics. Severe
cases may need hospital care and surgery. Doctors may recommend a high-fiber diet
after recovery to prevent future episodes
peritonitis - ANSWER inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal
cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
Hepatic encephalopathy treatment - ANSWER Identify precipitating factors
GI bleeding
Decrease dietary protein, sodium intake
Diuretics
Increase excretion of nitrogenous wastes
Osmotic cathartic
Lactulose
Antibiotics
Decrease normal flora to decrease protein breakdown
