NUR2063: Exam 2 2026 Questions and
Answers
glomerulonephritis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of the tiny filters in
kidneys
s/s: high BP, coffee-colored urine, proteinuria, edema
causes: viral infections, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, bacterial
endocarditis
treatment: treat underlying cause
peritonitis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of peritoneum
s/s: sudden severe, tenderness, pain, fever, hypotension, tachycardia decreased
peristalsis
causes: chemical irritation, direct organism invasion
treatment: surgery, correct fluid & electrolyte imbalance, antibiotic therapy
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, appendicitis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of appendix, edema & fluids
build up & block function which compress blood flow
s/s: nausea, RLQ pain, fever, diarrhea, inflammation
causes: infection, constipation, inflammatory process disease
treatment: surgery, hydration, antibiotics, electrolytes
bowel obstructions (mechanical) - Correct answer-patho: blockage, distends &
collapses, bowel wall is congested
s/s: cramps, vomiting, hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, pain, tender
causes: hernias, tumors, gallstones, intussusception, volvulus
treatment: IV fluids & antibiotics, nasogastric suction, catheter
bowel obstruction (non-mechanical) - Correct answer-patho: muscles/nerves in the
small/large intestine function poorly
s/s: pain, swelling, decreased appetite, inability to pass BM
causes: surgery, meds, decreased K+ levels, electrolyte imbalances,
hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus
treatment: meds, surgery, nasogastric tube, observation
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Answers
glomerulonephritis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of the tiny filters in
kidneys
s/s: high BP, coffee-colored urine, proteinuria, edema
causes: viral infections, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, bacterial
endocarditis
treatment: treat underlying cause
peritonitis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of peritoneum
s/s: sudden severe, tenderness, pain, fever, hypotension, tachycardia decreased
peristalsis
causes: chemical irritation, direct organism invasion
treatment: surgery, correct fluid & electrolyte imbalance, antibiotic therapy
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, appendicitis - Correct answer-patho: inflammation of appendix, edema & fluids
build up & block function which compress blood flow
s/s: nausea, RLQ pain, fever, diarrhea, inflammation
causes: infection, constipation, inflammatory process disease
treatment: surgery, hydration, antibiotics, electrolytes
bowel obstructions (mechanical) - Correct answer-patho: blockage, distends &
collapses, bowel wall is congested
s/s: cramps, vomiting, hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, pain, tender
causes: hernias, tumors, gallstones, intussusception, volvulus
treatment: IV fluids & antibiotics, nasogastric suction, catheter
bowel obstruction (non-mechanical) - Correct answer-patho: muscles/nerves in the
small/large intestine function poorly
s/s: pain, swelling, decreased appetite, inability to pass BM
causes: surgery, meds, decreased K+ levels, electrolyte imbalances,
hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus
treatment: meds, surgery, nasogastric tube, observation
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