CCC2 Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
irritable bowel syndrome - Answers A functional disorder of gastrointestinal motility
Cause if IBS - Answers Unknown
Pathophysiology of IBS - Answers altered motility, neurohumoral receptors (serotonin), visceral
hypersensitivity, post infection, altered colonic flora, psychosocial
Symptoms of IBS - Answers Alteration in vowel elimination; abdominal pain or bloating; absence
of detectable organic disease
Diagnosis of IBS - Answers based on s&s
rule out other etiologies
Mucorrhea
Abdominal bloating
Treatment of IBS - Answers Bulk forming agents; antidiarrheals; antispasmodics;
antidepressants; anticholingergics/sedatives and mild analgesics
Diverticula - Answers Small, blind pouch resulting from a protrusion of the mucous membranes
of a hollow organ through weakened areas of the muscular wall
What causes diverticulosis? - Answers Increases in intra-abdominal pressure from constipation
and straining to defecate; obesity; and low fiber diet
Pathophysiology of diverticulitis - Answers When the diverticula become inflamed or infected
Herniation into the surrounding tissue
Symptoms of diverticulosis - Answers maybe rectal bleeding symptoms of diarrhea or
constipation acute left lower abdominal pain bloating nausea and vomiting
Diagnosis of diverticulosis - Answers CT of the abdomen with colonic contrast
Nurse management of diverticulosis - Answers High fiber diet; increased fluids and bulk
laxatives
intestinal obstruction - Answers Sudden or gradual blockage of the intestinal tract that prevents
the normal passage of GI contents through the intestines.
mechanical obstruction - Answers Blockage of the lumen by intrinsic or extrinsic lesion
volvulus - Answers twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction
intussusception - Answers telescoping of the intestines
, nonmechanical obstruction - Answers Absence of peristalsis
paralytic ileus - Answers complete absence of peristaltic movement that may follow abdominal
surgery or complete bowel obstruction
symptoms of obstruction - Answers Frequent high-pitched Bowel sounds, Sharp brief pains in
the upper abdomen
herniorrhaphy - Answers surgical repair of a hernia
hernioplasty - Answers repair of a hernia
bowel ischemia - Answers Occurs when the blood supply to the bowel is insufficient to support
metabolic needs
Treatment of bowel ischemia - Answers IV heparin
appendicitis - Answers inflammation of the appendix
symptoms of appendicitis - Answers Lower right side pain between umbilicus and crest of ileum
at McBurney Pointl
treatment of appendicitis - Answers appendectomy
peritonitis - Answers inflammation of the peritoneum
Nurse management of peritonitis - Answers Semi-Fowler's position to facilitate breathing
celiac disease - Answers disease caused by sensitivity to gluten
steatorrhea - Answers fat in the feces; frothy, foul-smelling fecal matter
Diagnosis for colon cancer - Answers Stool guaiac test; fecal immunochemical test; stool DNA
test
Treatment of colorectal cancer - Answers Radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, NG tube, I&Os, pain
management, emotional support, surgical prep and watch for ileum/obstruction and signs of
infection.
colectomy - Answers surgical removal of the colon
Ostomy Procedure - Answers Abdominal incision is made in either the colon or the ileum is
brought outside to drain fecal material
Colostomy - Answers Required after a colectomy may be permanent or temporary
cystic fibrosis - Answers A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the
respiratory and digestive systems.
irritable bowel syndrome - Answers A functional disorder of gastrointestinal motility
Cause if IBS - Answers Unknown
Pathophysiology of IBS - Answers altered motility, neurohumoral receptors (serotonin), visceral
hypersensitivity, post infection, altered colonic flora, psychosocial
Symptoms of IBS - Answers Alteration in vowel elimination; abdominal pain or bloating; absence
of detectable organic disease
Diagnosis of IBS - Answers based on s&s
rule out other etiologies
Mucorrhea
Abdominal bloating
Treatment of IBS - Answers Bulk forming agents; antidiarrheals; antispasmodics;
antidepressants; anticholingergics/sedatives and mild analgesics
Diverticula - Answers Small, blind pouch resulting from a protrusion of the mucous membranes
of a hollow organ through weakened areas of the muscular wall
What causes diverticulosis? - Answers Increases in intra-abdominal pressure from constipation
and straining to defecate; obesity; and low fiber diet
Pathophysiology of diverticulitis - Answers When the diverticula become inflamed or infected
Herniation into the surrounding tissue
Symptoms of diverticulosis - Answers maybe rectal bleeding symptoms of diarrhea or
constipation acute left lower abdominal pain bloating nausea and vomiting
Diagnosis of diverticulosis - Answers CT of the abdomen with colonic contrast
Nurse management of diverticulosis - Answers High fiber diet; increased fluids and bulk
laxatives
intestinal obstruction - Answers Sudden or gradual blockage of the intestinal tract that prevents
the normal passage of GI contents through the intestines.
mechanical obstruction - Answers Blockage of the lumen by intrinsic or extrinsic lesion
volvulus - Answers twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction
intussusception - Answers telescoping of the intestines
, nonmechanical obstruction - Answers Absence of peristalsis
paralytic ileus - Answers complete absence of peristaltic movement that may follow abdominal
surgery or complete bowel obstruction
symptoms of obstruction - Answers Frequent high-pitched Bowel sounds, Sharp brief pains in
the upper abdomen
herniorrhaphy - Answers surgical repair of a hernia
hernioplasty - Answers repair of a hernia
bowel ischemia - Answers Occurs when the blood supply to the bowel is insufficient to support
metabolic needs
Treatment of bowel ischemia - Answers IV heparin
appendicitis - Answers inflammation of the appendix
symptoms of appendicitis - Answers Lower right side pain between umbilicus and crest of ileum
at McBurney Pointl
treatment of appendicitis - Answers appendectomy
peritonitis - Answers inflammation of the peritoneum
Nurse management of peritonitis - Answers Semi-Fowler's position to facilitate breathing
celiac disease - Answers disease caused by sensitivity to gluten
steatorrhea - Answers fat in the feces; frothy, foul-smelling fecal matter
Diagnosis for colon cancer - Answers Stool guaiac test; fecal immunochemical test; stool DNA
test
Treatment of colorectal cancer - Answers Radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, NG tube, I&Os, pain
management, emotional support, surgical prep and watch for ileum/obstruction and signs of
infection.
colectomy - Answers surgical removal of the colon
Ostomy Procedure - Answers Abdominal incision is made in either the colon or the ileum is
brought outside to drain fecal material
Colostomy - Answers Required after a colectomy may be permanent or temporary
cystic fibrosis - Answers A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the
respiratory and digestive systems.
