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The autopsy of a 55 year old revealed an enlarged liver, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. What is the most likely cause of this condition? a. Bacterial infection b. Viral infection c. Alcoholic steatohepatitis d. Drug overdose - - c. alcoholic steatohepatitis In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by: a. acetaldehyde accumulation. b. bile toxicity. c. acidosis. d. fatty infiltrations - - a. acetaldehyde accumulation 54 year old reports vomiting blood. Tests reveal portal hypertension. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition? a. Thrombosis in the spleen b. Cirrhosis of the liver c. Left ventricular failure d. Renal stenosis - - B. cirrhosis of the liver The most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension is _____ bleeding. a. rectal b. duodenal c. esophageal d. intestinal - - c. esophageal The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is: a. diverticulosis. b. hemorrhoids. c. esophageal varices. d. cancer. - - c. esophageal varcies Manifestations associated with hepatic encephalopathy from chronic liver disease are the result of: a. hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice. b. fluid and electrolyte imbalances. c. impaired ammonia metabolism. d. decreased cerebral blood flow. - - c. impaired ammonia metabolism Gastroscopy reveals degeneration of the gastric mucosa in the body and fundus of the stomach. This condition increases the risk for the development of: a. pernicious anemia. b. osmotic diarrhea. c. increased acid secretion. d. decreased gastrin secretion. - - A. pernicious anemia Which complication is associated with gastric resection surgery? a. Constipation b. Acid reflux gastritis c. Anemia d. Hiccups - - c. anemia A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the nurse see documented on the chart? a. Iron deficiency b. Pernicious c. Sideroblastic d. Hemolytic - - b. pernicious

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A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, and hematuria. These signs and
symptoms support which diagnosis?

a. Acute cystitis

b. Renal calculi

c. Chronic renal failure

d. Postrenal renal failure - ✔✔✔ - A. Acute cystitis



A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. When the nurse checks the culture
results, which of the following organisms is most likely infecting her urinary tract?

a. Streptococcus

b. Candida albicans

c. Chlamydia

d. Escherichia coli - ✔✔✔ - d. Escherichia coli



Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis are similar to symptoms of:

a. prostate cancer.

b. benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).

c. urinary tract infection (UTI).

d. epididymitis. - ✔✔✔ - C. UTI



A 54-year-old female is diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. Which of the following is a

A common symptom of this disease?

a. Hematuria

,b. Dysuria

c. Oliguria

d. Proteinuria - ✔✔✔ - A. Hematuria



A 75-year-old reports loss of urine with cough, sneezing, or laughing. These symptoms support which
diagnosis?

a. Urge incontinence

b. Stress incontinence

c. Overflow incontinence

d. Functional incontinence - ✔✔✔ - B. Stress incontinence



Upon examination of a male infant, it is determined that the urethral meatus is located on the
undersurface of the penis. The nurse will document this condition as:

a. hypospadias.

b. epispadias.

c. hydroureter.

d. cryptorchidism. - ✔✔✔ - A. Hypospadias



An infant male is experiencing constant dribbling of urine. His urethral opening is located behind the
glans. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

a. Anterior epispadias

b. Posterior epispadias

c. Exstrophy of the bladder

d. Bladder outlet obstruction - ✔✔✔ - A. Anterior epispadias



Cryptorchidism can be defined as:

a. a normal developmental state of the testes.

b. an abnormal state in which the testes are overdeveloped.

c. lack of a scrotum.

, d. problems with testicular descent - ✔✔✔ - D. Problems with testicular descent



A nurse observes on the chart that a patient is admitted with Wilms tumors. A nurse knows the
tumors are found in the:

a. kidneys.

b. ureters.

c. bladder.

d. urethra. - ✔✔✔ - A. kidneys



A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with Wilms tumor. Which clinical condition is often associated with
this disease?

a. Cystic disease of the liver

b. Aniridia

c. Anemia

d. Hypothyroidism - ✔✔✔ - B. aniridia



In addition to a mass, the child with Wilms tumor may also exhibit which assessment finding? (Select
all that apply.)

a. Abdominal pain

b. Enuresis

c. Hematuria

d. Weight gain

e. Fever - ✔✔✔ - A. Abdominal pain

C. Hematuria

E. Fever



A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism and is diagnosed with polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS). Lab testing will most likely reveal:

a. estrogen deficit.

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