HSNS270 Exam Prep UNE | Practice
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2026/2027
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Term
Oesophageal varices
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lack of intestinal peristalsis and bowel visual examination of the urinary
sounds bladder
Dilated veins due to cirrhosis of
fatty stools the liver and portal
hypertension
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,Term
hepat/o
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inflammation of the urethra
liver
10. To assess the patency of a newly placed arteriovenous graft for dialysis, the
nurse should (select all that apply)
a. monitor the BP in the affected arm.
b. irrigate the graft daily with low-dose heparin.
c. palpate the area of the graft to feel a normal thrill.
d. listen with a stethoscope over the graft to detect a bruit.
e. frequently monitor the pulses and neurovascular status distal to the graft.
protein gluten is not properly broken down
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Definition
1. A renal stone in the pelvis of the kidney will alter the function of the
kidney by interfering with
a. the structural support of the kidney.
b. regulation of the concentration of urine.
,c. the entry and exit of blood vessels at the kidney.
d. collection and drainage of urine from the kidney.
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a c
d b
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Definition
4. Diminished ability to concentrate urine, associated with ageing of
the urinary system, is attributed to
a. a decrease in bladder sensory receptors.
b. a decrease in the number of functioning nephrons.
c. decreased function of the loop of Henle and tubules.
d. thickening of the basement membrane of the Bowman's capsule.
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b c
a d
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Definition
4. One of the nurse's most important roles in relation to acute post-
streptococcal glomerulonephritis is to
a. promote early diagnosis and treatment of sore throats and skin
lesions.
b. encourage patients to obtain antibiotic therapy for upper respiratory
tract infections.
c. teach patients with APSGN that long-term prophylactic antibiotic
therapy is necessary to prevent recurrence.
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d b
c a
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Definition
4. In planning care for the patient with Crohn's disease, the nurse
recognises that a major difference between ulcerative colitis and
Questions, Study Guide & Exam Review
2026/2027
1 of 136
Term
Oesophageal varices
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lack of intestinal peristalsis and bowel visual examination of the urinary
sounds bladder
Dilated veins due to cirrhosis of
fatty stools the liver and portal
hypertension
Don't know?
2 of 136
,Term
hepat/o
Give this one a try later!
inflammation of the urethra
liver
10. To assess the patency of a newly placed arteriovenous graft for dialysis, the
nurse should (select all that apply)
a. monitor the BP in the affected arm.
b. irrigate the graft daily with low-dose heparin.
c. palpate the area of the graft to feel a normal thrill.
d. listen with a stethoscope over the graft to detect a bruit.
e. frequently monitor the pulses and neurovascular status distal to the graft.
protein gluten is not properly broken down
Don't know?
3 of 136
Definition
1. A renal stone in the pelvis of the kidney will alter the function of the
kidney by interfering with
a. the structural support of the kidney.
b. regulation of the concentration of urine.
,c. the entry and exit of blood vessels at the kidney.
d. collection and drainage of urine from the kidney.
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a c
d b
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4 of 136
Definition
4. Diminished ability to concentrate urine, associated with ageing of
the urinary system, is attributed to
a. a decrease in bladder sensory receptors.
b. a decrease in the number of functioning nephrons.
c. decreased function of the loop of Henle and tubules.
d. thickening of the basement membrane of the Bowman's capsule.
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b c
a d
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5 of 136
Definition
4. One of the nurse's most important roles in relation to acute post-
streptococcal glomerulonephritis is to
a. promote early diagnosis and treatment of sore throats and skin
lesions.
b. encourage patients to obtain antibiotic therapy for upper respiratory
tract infections.
c. teach patients with APSGN that long-term prophylactic antibiotic
therapy is necessary to prevent recurrence.
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d b
c a
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6 of 136
Definition
4. In planning care for the patient with Crohn's disease, the nurse
recognises that a major difference between ulcerative colitis and
