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NR 283 Exam 2 Review 2026 | Latest Update | Questions & Answers |
Graded A+
1. What term describes the discontinuous areas of inflammation found in Crohn's
disease?
Skip lesions
Continuous lesions
Ulcers
Fissures
2. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Excessive menstrual flow Malabsorption
syndromes Certain vegetarian diets
Diabetes mellitus
3. Ulcerative colitis involves the rectum and may involve the distal part of the colon but does not involve
the__ _.
Rectum
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
4. A patient has fatigue, weight loss, Right-Upper Quadrant pain, anemia, and diarrhea. What disease process
is this likely?
Gastritis
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Hepatitis
Liver cancer
Cirrhosis
5. Discuss how the timing of treatment influences the prognosis of peritonitis. The timing of treatment is less
important than the type of antibiotics
used.
The timing of treatment does not affect the prognosis significantly.
The timing of treatment is crucial because earlier intervention can prevent
complications and improve outcomes.
The timing of treatment is only relevant in cases of chronic peritonitis. 6. If a patient with
cholelithiasis is advised to modify their diet, which meal
option should theyavoid to prevent exacerbating theircondition?
A meal high in fat, such as fried chicken with creamy sauce.
A bowl of oatmeal with fruit. Grilled fish with
vegetables.
A salad with low-fat dressing.
7. Describe how hepatic encephalopathy affects the brain and leads to symptoms such as confusion
and personality changes.
Hepatic encephalopathy results from the accumulation of toxins in the brain due to liver
dysfunction, causing confusion and personality changes.
Hepatic encephalopathy is primarily a digestive disorder that does not
affect mental status.
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Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract
leading to confusion.
Hepatic encephalopathy is a result of excessive alcohol consumption
affecting the heart.
8. What type of erythrocyte is typically found in patients with pernicious
anemia?
Elongated, sickle-shaped
Megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells
Microcytic and hypochromic Undefined
cells
9. If a patient with cirrhosis develops ascites, what complication might arise
from this condition?
Increased appetite and weight gain Decreased risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding
Infection such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Improved liver function
10. Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT insufficient dietary intake
malabsorption chronic
blood loss
increased iron excretion
increased demand
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NR 283 Exam 2 Review 2026 | Latest Update | Questions & Answers |
Graded A+
1. What term describes the discontinuous areas of inflammation found in Crohn's
disease?
Skip lesions
Continuous lesions
Ulcers
Fissures
2. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Excessive menstrual flow Malabsorption
syndromes Certain vegetarian diets
Diabetes mellitus
3. Ulcerative colitis involves the rectum and may involve the distal part of the colon but does not involve
the__ _.
Rectum
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
4. A patient has fatigue, weight loss, Right-Upper Quadrant pain, anemia, and diarrhea. What disease process
is this likely?
Gastritis
, 2
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, 3
Hepatitis
Liver cancer
Cirrhosis
5. Discuss how the timing of treatment influences the prognosis of peritonitis. The timing of treatment is less
important than the type of antibiotics
used.
The timing of treatment does not affect the prognosis significantly.
The timing of treatment is crucial because earlier intervention can prevent
complications and improve outcomes.
The timing of treatment is only relevant in cases of chronic peritonitis. 6. If a patient with
cholelithiasis is advised to modify their diet, which meal
option should theyavoid to prevent exacerbating theircondition?
A meal high in fat, such as fried chicken with creamy sauce.
A bowl of oatmeal with fruit. Grilled fish with
vegetables.
A salad with low-fat dressing.
7. Describe how hepatic encephalopathy affects the brain and leads to symptoms such as confusion
and personality changes.
Hepatic encephalopathy results from the accumulation of toxins in the brain due to liver
dysfunction, causing confusion and personality changes.
Hepatic encephalopathy is primarily a digestive disorder that does not
affect mental status.
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Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract
leading to confusion.
Hepatic encephalopathy is a result of excessive alcohol consumption
affecting the heart.
8. What type of erythrocyte is typically found in patients with pernicious
anemia?
Elongated, sickle-shaped
Megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells
Microcytic and hypochromic Undefined
cells
9. If a patient with cirrhosis develops ascites, what complication might arise
from this condition?
Increased appetite and weight gain Decreased risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding
Infection such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Improved liver function
10. Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT insufficient dietary intake
malabsorption chronic
blood loss
increased iron excretion
increased demand
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