HESI Patient Reviews--Adult Health-
Gastrointestinal (Mrs. Barker) Questions
and Answers
1.1. You recall what you know about the pathophysiology of
acute pancre- atitis. Which of the following best describes
acute pancreatitis?
ANS Pancreatic enzymes attack pancreatic cells and cause tissue
damage.
2.2. You know that a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is often
made on the basis of symptoms and elevation of which of the
following serum lab values? (Select 2)
ANS -Amylase
-Lipase
3.3. Mrs. Barker symptoms include severe abdominal pain, and
nausea and vomiting. You assess Mrs. Barker for other signs
and symptoms that are com- mon with acute pancreatitis.
Which of the following do you expect?
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, ANS Abdominal distention
4.4. Since Mrs. Barker has abdominal symptoms that need to be
monitored for changes, your assessment includes her abdomen.
You inspect her abdomen, which is distended. After inspection
of Mrs. Barker's abdomen, which of the following should you do
next?
ANS Auscultation of the abdomen
5.5. Because of Mrs. Barker's long-term alcohol abuse, you
realize she may experience alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following should you observe for at this time? (Select 5)
ANS -Anxiety
-Agitation
-Tremors
-Irritability
-Diaphoresis
6.6. Which of the following opioid drugs is recommended for
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Gastrointestinal (Mrs. Barker) Questions
and Answers
1.1. You recall what you know about the pathophysiology of
acute pancre- atitis. Which of the following best describes
acute pancreatitis?
ANS Pancreatic enzymes attack pancreatic cells and cause tissue
damage.
2.2. You know that a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is often
made on the basis of symptoms and elevation of which of the
following serum lab values? (Select 2)
ANS -Amylase
-Lipase
3.3. Mrs. Barker symptoms include severe abdominal pain, and
nausea and vomiting. You assess Mrs. Barker for other signs
and symptoms that are com- mon with acute pancreatitis.
Which of the following do you expect?
1/
5
, ANS Abdominal distention
4.4. Since Mrs. Barker has abdominal symptoms that need to be
monitored for changes, your assessment includes her abdomen.
You inspect her abdomen, which is distended. After inspection
of Mrs. Barker's abdomen, which of the following should you do
next?
ANS Auscultation of the abdomen
5.5. Because of Mrs. Barker's long-term alcohol abuse, you
realize she may experience alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following should you observe for at this time? (Select 5)
ANS -Anxiety
-Agitation
-Tremors
-Irritability
-Diaphoresis
6.6. Which of the following opioid drugs is recommended for
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5
