Final Exam V1: NSG 430/ NSG430 (Latest Update)
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What is a major complication from Cirrhosis of the liver?
A. Portal Hypertension
B. Jaundice
C. Edema in the hands and feet
D. Cardiomegaly
Answer: A- Portal Hypertension
A patient with portal hypertension has sclorotic vessels that impair blood flow causing
hypertension. This leads to everything to back up and get engorged/ enlarged.
What are some complications of Portal Hypertension? (Select all that apply)
A. Spleenomegaly
B. Ascites
C. Gastric and Esophageal Varicies
D. Peripheral Edema
E. Hepatic Encephalopathy
Answer: A, B, C
What is a life threatening complication of Cirrohsis?
A. Portal Hypertension
B. Pulmonary Fluid overload
C. Esophageal and Gastric Varices
, Final Exam V1: NSG 430/ NSG430 (Latest Update)
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D. Hepatic Encephalopathy
Answer: C
These varices are enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus. The larger they are the more
likely they are to bleed. They are responsible for 80% of hemorrhage. The patinet would be at
risk for losing their airway if they bleed, while also dealing with a massive hemorrhaging.
What is the treatment for peripheral edema?
A. Diuretics
B. Exogenous Albumin
C. Hypovolemic fluid bolus
D. Endogenous reticulocytes
Answer: B
Peripheral edema is caused from an increase in portacaval pressure from portal hypertension.
Albumin is a protein generally made in the liver, that will work to prevent fluid from leaking out
of the blood vessels and into the tissues.
What is a nursing intervention for patients with ascities? (Select all that apply)
A. Measuring the abdomin every day
B. Fluid bolus to replace lost fluids
C. Measuring their calcium levels
D. Daily weight
E. Diuretics
Answer: A, D, E
Manifested by abdominal distension and weight gain.
Adult Health Nursing II Review | Questions &
Answers| 100 out of 100 Grade A| 100% Correct
Solutions (Verified ELABORATIONS)- GCU
What is a major complication from Cirrhosis of the liver?
A. Portal Hypertension
B. Jaundice
C. Edema in the hands and feet
D. Cardiomegaly
Answer: A- Portal Hypertension
A patient with portal hypertension has sclorotic vessels that impair blood flow causing
hypertension. This leads to everything to back up and get engorged/ enlarged.
What are some complications of Portal Hypertension? (Select all that apply)
A. Spleenomegaly
B. Ascites
C. Gastric and Esophageal Varicies
D. Peripheral Edema
E. Hepatic Encephalopathy
Answer: A, B, C
What is a life threatening complication of Cirrohsis?
A. Portal Hypertension
B. Pulmonary Fluid overload
C. Esophageal and Gastric Varices
, Final Exam V1: NSG 430/ NSG430 (Latest Update)
Adult Health Nursing II Review | Questions &
Answers| 100 out of 100 Grade A| 100% Correct
Solutions (Verified ELABORATIONS)- GCU
D. Hepatic Encephalopathy
Answer: C
These varices are enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus. The larger they are the more
likely they are to bleed. They are responsible for 80% of hemorrhage. The patinet would be at
risk for losing their airway if they bleed, while also dealing with a massive hemorrhaging.
What is the treatment for peripheral edema?
A. Diuretics
B. Exogenous Albumin
C. Hypovolemic fluid bolus
D. Endogenous reticulocytes
Answer: B
Peripheral edema is caused from an increase in portacaval pressure from portal hypertension.
Albumin is a protein generally made in the liver, that will work to prevent fluid from leaking out
of the blood vessels and into the tissues.
What is a nursing intervention for patients with ascities? (Select all that apply)
A. Measuring the abdomin every day
B. Fluid bolus to replace lost fluids
C. Measuring their calcium levels
D. Daily weight
E. Diuretics
Answer: A, D, E
Manifested by abdominal distension and weight gain.
