NSG 3850 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR
NURSES II EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Which of the following is a true statement regarding diverticular
disease?. Answer: if diverticuli become inflamed, intestinal
obstruction may result
◉All of the following could result in a mechanical bowel obstruction
except
A) volvulus
B) intussusception
C) adhesions
D) narcotic analgesic administration. Answer: D) narcotic analgesic
administration
◉The manifestations of bowel obstruction are related to. Answer:
accumulation of fluid and gas proximal to the obstruction
, ◉Malabsorption of nutrients is secondary to. Answer: conditions
that affect the small intestine
◉Celiac disease is caused by an immune reaction in susceptible
individuals when exposed to dietary. Answer: gluten
◉The inciting organism that causes antibiotic-associated colitis is
A. E. coli
B. C. difficile
C. Salmonella
D. Giardia. Answer: B. C. difficile
◉Impaired blood flow through the liver results in portal
hypertension. This may produce. Answer: esophageal varices
◉The nurse is monitoring a client for early signs and symptoms of
dumping syndrome. Which findings indicate this occurrence?.
Answer: Sweating and tachycardia
◉The manifestations of a duodenal ulcer includes the following.
Answer: pain relieved by food intake
NURSES II EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Which of the following is a true statement regarding diverticular
disease?. Answer: if diverticuli become inflamed, intestinal
obstruction may result
◉All of the following could result in a mechanical bowel obstruction
except
A) volvulus
B) intussusception
C) adhesions
D) narcotic analgesic administration. Answer: D) narcotic analgesic
administration
◉The manifestations of bowel obstruction are related to. Answer:
accumulation of fluid and gas proximal to the obstruction
, ◉Malabsorption of nutrients is secondary to. Answer: conditions
that affect the small intestine
◉Celiac disease is caused by an immune reaction in susceptible
individuals when exposed to dietary. Answer: gluten
◉The inciting organism that causes antibiotic-associated colitis is
A. E. coli
B. C. difficile
C. Salmonella
D. Giardia. Answer: B. C. difficile
◉Impaired blood flow through the liver results in portal
hypertension. This may produce. Answer: esophageal varices
◉The nurse is monitoring a client for early signs and symptoms of
dumping syndrome. Which findings indicate this occurrence?.
Answer: Sweating and tachycardia
◉The manifestations of a duodenal ulcer includes the following.
Answer: pain relieved by food intake
