Maryville NURS 612 Exam 3 Exam
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Terms in this set (132) Original
inflammation of the capillary loops of the renal
Acute glomerulonephritis
glomeruli
accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal
Ascites
cavity
inflammatory process of the gallbladder most
commonly due to obstruction of the cystic duct
Cholecystitis
from cholelithiasis, which may be either acute
or chronic
stone formation in the gallbladder occurs when
Cholelithiasis cirain substances reach a high concentration in
bile and produce crystals
, diffuse hepatic process characterized by
Cirrhosis fibrosis and alteration of normal liver
architecture into structurally abnormal nodules
chronic circumscribed break in the duodenal
Duodenal ulcer
mucosa that scars with healing
Irritable bowel syndrome disorder of intestinal mobility
Lipase enzyme that acts on emulsified fats
muscular contractions that move products of
Peristalsis
digestion through the alimentary canal
Peritoneum serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity
frequently arises in the setting of cirrhosis,
Primary hepatocellular carcinoma approximately 20 to 30 years after liver injury
or disease onset
Pylonephritis infection of the kidney and renal pelvis
hypertrophy of the circular muscle of the
Pyloric stenosis pylorus leads to obstruction of the pyloric
sphincter
, Pylorus distal section of the stomach
backflow caused by relaxation or
Reflux
incompetence of lower esophagus
localized infection within the medulla or cortex
Renal abscess
of the kidney
stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney from
Renal calculi a physiochemical process associated with
obstruction and infections in the urinary tract
sound obtained on percussing a part that can
Resonance
vibrate freely
low-pitched, resonant, drumlike note obtained
Tympany by percussing the surface of a large, air-
containing space
twisting of the intestine resulting in an
Volvulus
obstruction
Issues with liver, gall bladder, tip of right
Right upper quadrant
kidney, diaphragm
Epigastric region Stomach and pancreas
Questions Complete Latest 2025/2026
with Correct Answers and Rationales
GRADED A+
Terms in this set (132) Original
inflammation of the capillary loops of the renal
Acute glomerulonephritis
glomeruli
accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal
Ascites
cavity
inflammatory process of the gallbladder most
commonly due to obstruction of the cystic duct
Cholecystitis
from cholelithiasis, which may be either acute
or chronic
stone formation in the gallbladder occurs when
Cholelithiasis cirain substances reach a high concentration in
bile and produce crystals
, diffuse hepatic process characterized by
Cirrhosis fibrosis and alteration of normal liver
architecture into structurally abnormal nodules
chronic circumscribed break in the duodenal
Duodenal ulcer
mucosa that scars with healing
Irritable bowel syndrome disorder of intestinal mobility
Lipase enzyme that acts on emulsified fats
muscular contractions that move products of
Peristalsis
digestion through the alimentary canal
Peritoneum serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity
frequently arises in the setting of cirrhosis,
Primary hepatocellular carcinoma approximately 20 to 30 years after liver injury
or disease onset
Pylonephritis infection of the kidney and renal pelvis
hypertrophy of the circular muscle of the
Pyloric stenosis pylorus leads to obstruction of the pyloric
sphincter
, Pylorus distal section of the stomach
backflow caused by relaxation or
Reflux
incompetence of lower esophagus
localized infection within the medulla or cortex
Renal abscess
of the kidney
stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney from
Renal calculi a physiochemical process associated with
obstruction and infections in the urinary tract
sound obtained on percussing a part that can
Resonance
vibrate freely
low-pitched, resonant, drumlike note obtained
Tympany by percussing the surface of a large, air-
containing space
twisting of the intestine resulting in an
Volvulus
obstruction
Issues with liver, gall bladder, tip of right
Right upper quadrant
kidney, diaphragm
Epigastric region Stomach and pancreas
