Pathophysiology Exam 4 Test Questions with Solved Complete Answers.

A type of macrophage that resides in the liver and helps remove bacteria, debris and old red blood cells. - Answer Kupffer cells You are receiving shift report on a patient with cirrhosis. The nurse tells you the patient's bilirubin levels are very high. Based on this, what assessment findings may you expect to find during your head-to-toe assessment? Select all that apply - Answer - Dark brown urine - Yellowing of the sclera - Jaundice of the skin During preparation for bowel surgery, a male client receives an antibiotic to reduce intestinal bacteria. Antibiotic therapy may interfere with synthesis of which vitamin and may lead to hypoprothrombinemia? - Answer Vitamin K Which of the following are true regarding unconjugated bilirubin? Select All That Apply. - Answer - Yellow greenish in color - Lipid soluble - Toxic and needs to be removed A cause of jaundice may be which of the following? Select All That Apply. - Answer - Cirrhosis - Hepatitis - Bile duct obstruction A cause of jaundice may be which of the following? Select All That Apply. - Answer - cirrhosis - hepatitis - bile duct obstruction Which statement is true regarding the portal vein? - Answer it brings rich nutrient blood to the liver from the GI tract and Spleen What is a MAIN consequence of portal hypertension? - Answer esophageal varices When someone has portal hypertension and ascites, what is happening ? - Answer decreased albumin causes the capillary hydrostatic pressure to exceed the osmotic pressure