NUR 176 EXAM 3 EXAM BANK
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
digestive enzyme issues, alterations of the intestinal
mucosa, or surgical removal of parts of the stomach or
intestines. What is sprue? - ANSWER//A condition that
causes damage to the villi in the small intestine, leading to
malabsorption. What is the primary type of non-tropical
sprue? - ANSWER//Celiac disease, caused by a reaction
to gluten found in certain grains. What grains contain
gluten that should be avoided in celiac disease? -
ANSWER//Barley, rye, and wheat (remembered with the
acronym 'brow'). What are some common foods that may
contain gluten? - ANSWER//Beer, crackers, breads,
cookies, and any products made with flour. What are the
symptoms of tropical sprue? - ANSWER//Malabsorption of
fats, folic acid, and vitamin B12, often leading to fatty
stools (steatorrhea). How should tropical sprue be treated?
- ANSWER//With folic acid, iron, and B12 supplementation,
along with treating dehydration. What can long-term
diarrhea cause? - ANSWER//Metabolic acidosis and
electrolyte imbalances. What are some causes of diarrhea?
- ANSWER//Spoiled food, allergies, infections,
diverticulosis, malabsorption disorders, cancer, stress, and
fecal impaction. What is the approach to treating infectious
diarrhea? - ANSWER//Use antidiarrheal medications with
caution; focus on treating the underlying infection. What is
the recommended treatment for acute diarrhea? -
ANSWER//Rest the GI tract, restore fluids and electrolytes,
and use antidiarrheal medications if necessary. What are
common causes of constipation? - ANSWER//Inadequate
,fluid intake, low fiber diet, certain medications, and
laxative abuse. What is a vasovagal response and what
can cause it? - ANSWER//A reaction that can cause a
drop in blood pressure and fainting, often triggered by
straining during bowel movements. What are the signs
and symptoms of appendicitis? - ANSWER//Pain starting
around the umbilicus that migrates to the right lower
quadrant (McBurney's point). What happens when the
appendix becomes blocked? - ANSWER//Bacteria multiply
in the closed pouch, causing pain due to stretching of the
walls. What should you do if a patient with appendicitis
feels better suddenly? - ANSWER//It may indicate a
ruptured appendix; keep the patient on their right side to
contain the infection. What is the typical treatment for an
intact appendix? - ANSWER//Immediate surgery. What is
steatorrhea? - ANSWER//Fatty stools that occur due to
malabsorption of fats. What is the role of dietary education
in managing celiac disease? - ANSWER//Teaching
patients to read food labels and avoid gluten-containing
foods. What is the significance of the villi in the small
intestine? - ANSWER//They increase the surface area for
nutrient absorption; damage to them leads to
malabsorption. What are the potential complications of
untreated malabsorption syndromes? -
ANSWER//Nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, and
related health issues. What is the importance of
monitoring electrolytes in patients with diarrhea? -
ANSWER//To prevent imbalances that can lead to serious
health issues. What dietary modifications can help
alleviate constipation? - ANSWER//Increasing fluid intake
and consuming a high-fiber diet. What is the relationship
between stress and digestive issues? - ANSWER//Stress
can exacerbate conditions like diarrhea and constipation.
What is the function of antidiarrheal medications? -
ANSWER//To reduce the frequency of diarrhea, but
should be used cautiously in infectious cases. What is the
recommended approach to managing constipation in the
, elderly? - ANSWER//Encouraging fluid intake, high fiber
diet, and possibly using laxatives or stool softeners. What
should you do if you suspect a patient has a ruptured
appendix? - ANSWER//Turn them onto their right side to
let gravity help contain the pus. What is the immediate
treatment for an intact appendix? - ANSWER//Proceed
directly to surgery. What are the initial treatments for a
ruptured appendix? - ANSWER//Administer fluids and
antibiotics before surgery. What is a common surgical
procedure for a ruptured appendix? - ANSWER//Open
appendectomy to lavage the abdomen. What is peritonitis,
and how can it develop? - ANSWER//An inflammation of
the peritoneum that can develop from a ruptured appendix.
What are common symptoms of peritonitis? -
ANSWER//Fever, nausea, vomiting, firm abdomen,
rebound tenderness. What is the significance of an
elevated white cell count? - ANSWER//It indicates an
infection or inflammation, such as peritonitis. What are the
differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
- ANSWER//Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon, while
Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract. What are
common symptoms of ulcerative colitis? -
ANSWER//Frequent bloody bowel movements and risk of
anemia. What layers of the bowel does Crohn's disease
affect? - ANSWER//It affects all layers: mucosa, muscle
layers, and outer bowel. What is cardiac output? -
ANSWER//The amount of blood leaving the left ventricle in
one minute. What factors affect cardiac output? -
ANSWER//Heart rate, stroke volume, arrhythmias, blood
volume, heart contractility. What is preload? -
ANSWER//The volume of blood returning to the heart,
causing ventricular filling and stretching. What is afterload?
- ANSWER//The pressure in the aorta that the left ventricle
must overcome to eject blood. What is the relationship
between preload and afterload? - ANSWER//They are
interconnected; altering one affects the other. What are
cardiac enzymes used for? - ANSWER//To assess for
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
digestive enzyme issues, alterations of the intestinal
mucosa, or surgical removal of parts of the stomach or
intestines. What is sprue? - ANSWER//A condition that
causes damage to the villi in the small intestine, leading to
malabsorption. What is the primary type of non-tropical
sprue? - ANSWER//Celiac disease, caused by a reaction
to gluten found in certain grains. What grains contain
gluten that should be avoided in celiac disease? -
ANSWER//Barley, rye, and wheat (remembered with the
acronym 'brow'). What are some common foods that may
contain gluten? - ANSWER//Beer, crackers, breads,
cookies, and any products made with flour. What are the
symptoms of tropical sprue? - ANSWER//Malabsorption of
fats, folic acid, and vitamin B12, often leading to fatty
stools (steatorrhea). How should tropical sprue be treated?
- ANSWER//With folic acid, iron, and B12 supplementation,
along with treating dehydration. What can long-term
diarrhea cause? - ANSWER//Metabolic acidosis and
electrolyte imbalances. What are some causes of diarrhea?
- ANSWER//Spoiled food, allergies, infections,
diverticulosis, malabsorption disorders, cancer, stress, and
fecal impaction. What is the approach to treating infectious
diarrhea? - ANSWER//Use antidiarrheal medications with
caution; focus on treating the underlying infection. What is
the recommended treatment for acute diarrhea? -
ANSWER//Rest the GI tract, restore fluids and electrolytes,
and use antidiarrheal medications if necessary. What are
common causes of constipation? - ANSWER//Inadequate
,fluid intake, low fiber diet, certain medications, and
laxative abuse. What is a vasovagal response and what
can cause it? - ANSWER//A reaction that can cause a
drop in blood pressure and fainting, often triggered by
straining during bowel movements. What are the signs
and symptoms of appendicitis? - ANSWER//Pain starting
around the umbilicus that migrates to the right lower
quadrant (McBurney's point). What happens when the
appendix becomes blocked? - ANSWER//Bacteria multiply
in the closed pouch, causing pain due to stretching of the
walls. What should you do if a patient with appendicitis
feels better suddenly? - ANSWER//It may indicate a
ruptured appendix; keep the patient on their right side to
contain the infection. What is the typical treatment for an
intact appendix? - ANSWER//Immediate surgery. What is
steatorrhea? - ANSWER//Fatty stools that occur due to
malabsorption of fats. What is the role of dietary education
in managing celiac disease? - ANSWER//Teaching
patients to read food labels and avoid gluten-containing
foods. What is the significance of the villi in the small
intestine? - ANSWER//They increase the surface area for
nutrient absorption; damage to them leads to
malabsorption. What are the potential complications of
untreated malabsorption syndromes? -
ANSWER//Nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, and
related health issues. What is the importance of
monitoring electrolytes in patients with diarrhea? -
ANSWER//To prevent imbalances that can lead to serious
health issues. What dietary modifications can help
alleviate constipation? - ANSWER//Increasing fluid intake
and consuming a high-fiber diet. What is the relationship
between stress and digestive issues? - ANSWER//Stress
can exacerbate conditions like diarrhea and constipation.
What is the function of antidiarrheal medications? -
ANSWER//To reduce the frequency of diarrhea, but
should be used cautiously in infectious cases. What is the
recommended approach to managing constipation in the
, elderly? - ANSWER//Encouraging fluid intake, high fiber
diet, and possibly using laxatives or stool softeners. What
should you do if you suspect a patient has a ruptured
appendix? - ANSWER//Turn them onto their right side to
let gravity help contain the pus. What is the immediate
treatment for an intact appendix? - ANSWER//Proceed
directly to surgery. What are the initial treatments for a
ruptured appendix? - ANSWER//Administer fluids and
antibiotics before surgery. What is a common surgical
procedure for a ruptured appendix? - ANSWER//Open
appendectomy to lavage the abdomen. What is peritonitis,
and how can it develop? - ANSWER//An inflammation of
the peritoneum that can develop from a ruptured appendix.
What are common symptoms of peritonitis? -
ANSWER//Fever, nausea, vomiting, firm abdomen,
rebound tenderness. What is the significance of an
elevated white cell count? - ANSWER//It indicates an
infection or inflammation, such as peritonitis. What are the
differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
- ANSWER//Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon, while
Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract. What are
common symptoms of ulcerative colitis? -
ANSWER//Frequent bloody bowel movements and risk of
anemia. What layers of the bowel does Crohn's disease
affect? - ANSWER//It affects all layers: mucosa, muscle
layers, and outer bowel. What is cardiac output? -
ANSWER//The amount of blood leaving the left ventricle in
one minute. What factors affect cardiac output? -
ANSWER//Heart rate, stroke volume, arrhythmias, blood
volume, heart contractility. What is preload? -
ANSWER//The volume of blood returning to the heart,
causing ventricular filling and stretching. What is afterload?
- ANSWER//The pressure in the aorta that the left ventricle
must overcome to eject blood. What is the relationship
between preload and afterload? - ANSWER//They are
interconnected; altering one affects the other. What are
cardiac enzymes used for? - ANSWER//To assess for
