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NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and pe...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

Which type of hepatitis can be spread from the infected mother to her unborn baby? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Correct Answer-Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis D Which symptom would the nurse expect to see in the patient diagnosed with chronic hepatitis? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Correct Answer-Ascites Joint pain Spider angiomas Palmar erythema Which complication is common in patients with the he...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? ...

Abdominal Distention W/Ascites correct answers differentials -CIRRHOSIS/portal HTN, heart failure -metastasis, infection, peritonitis physical exam findings -LAD (esp. supraclavicular, virchow's node): metastatic abdominal malignancy -elevated JVP: heart failure -spider angiomas, palmar erythema, caput medusae, gynecomastia: liver disease diagnostic testing -abdominal US FIRST, CT if needed -labs: LFTs, albumin, INR, CBC, amylase/lipase -paracentesis SAAG -high SAAG = portal H...

Exam 1: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? Answer: -Enlarged liver -Fat...

History & Physical/Gastrointestinal/Nutritional A patient is known to have end stage liver disease due to cirrhosis. Which of the following physical examination findings would commonly be seen in this patient? Answers A. Testicular hypertrophy B. Muscular pseudohypertrophy C. Gynecomastia D. Hepatomegaly CORRECT ANSWER Explanations (u) A. Testicular atrophy, wasting of the muscles of the lower extremity, spider angiomas, caput medusa and gynecomastia are physical examination findings assoc...

1. History & Physical/Gastrointestinal/Nutritional A patient is known to have end stage liver disease due to cirrhosis. Which of the following physical examination findings would commonly be seen in this patient? Answers A. Testicular hypertrophy B. Muscular pseudohypertrophy C. Gynecomastia D. Hepatomegaly ANS Explanations (u) A. Testicular atrophy, wasting of the muscles of the lower extremity, spider angiomas, caput medusa and gynecomastia are physical examination findings associated w...

Unit 6 - 9: MN 551/ MN551 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade Unit 6 QUESTION Which of the following patients on a hospital medical unit is most clearly demonstrating the signs and symptoms of liver failure? A 55-year-old man with ascites, fever, and recent onset of atrial fibrillation A 68-year-old female patient with sudden onset of confusion, a history of alcohol abuse, and low levels of serum AST and ALT A 50-year-old woman ...

ØFormation and Secretion of Bile ØNutrient and Vitamin Metabolism üVitamins A, D, K, B12, Folate ØSynthesis of plasma proteins üClotting Factors II, VII, IX, X üAlbumin ØDetoxification: ammonia, estrogen ØConjugating of bilirubin ØImmunity: Kupffer cells are located within the liver - Answer-Physiological Functions of the Liver & Gall Bladder Hepatic and Biliary S&S - Answer-üRight upper quadrant ØGI symptoms üLight Colored Feces üSense of fullness of the abdomen üAn...