NUR 221 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions With Verified
Answers
Why do patients with viral hepatitis present with Jaundice?
The bilirubin in bile is not being metabolized properly. - The bilirubin is responsible for
the yellow-tinged skin.
Why would the provider order a low fat diet for a patient with hepatitis?
Bile absorbs fat and if the bile isn't being produced properly, then it affects fat
absorption.
As a nurse you should be careful when giving meds that are metabolized by the
liver to liver patients because?
The medication may not get processed and expelled correctly by the liver.
Which types of hepatitis can be prevented with a vaccine?
Hepatitis A, B, and E
Which types of hepatitis are transmitted by Infected blood, bodily fluids and
mother to fetus?
Hepatitis B and D
Why does a patient with AIDS present with immunosuppression?
The CD4 helper T-cells decline
Why are AIDS patients susceptible to opportunistic infections?
Compromised immune function from declining T-cell count.
Why would the nurse treat a patient who has Rheumatoid Arthritis with
immunosuppressants?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the
joints.
For patients with Crohn Disease, why is granulation formation not necessarily
good for them?
It can cause bowel obstruction and can be life-threatening if food cannot move
throughout the colon.
Why might a patient with crohn disease suffer from malnutrition
damage to the mucosa and submucosa layers of the colon prevent absorption of
nutrients from ingested food.
Why might a crohn disease patient suffer from anemia
Chronic blood loss through the stool
A patient with ulcerative colitis may present with rectal bleeding because:
inflammation invades the superficial mucosa of the large intestine.
Sunburn is an example of what type of burn?
First degree burn OR Superficial partial thickness - damage to the epidermis.
Scalding with hot liquids is what type of burn
Second degree or Deep partial thickness - damage to epidermis and some dermal
layers of the skin.
full thickness burn
a burn in which all the layers of the skin are damaged. There are usually areas that are
charred black or areas that are dry and white. Also called a third-degree burn.
As a nurse, why would you want to push fluids for a burn patient?
Answers
Why do patients with viral hepatitis present with Jaundice?
The bilirubin in bile is not being metabolized properly. - The bilirubin is responsible for
the yellow-tinged skin.
Why would the provider order a low fat diet for a patient with hepatitis?
Bile absorbs fat and if the bile isn't being produced properly, then it affects fat
absorption.
As a nurse you should be careful when giving meds that are metabolized by the
liver to liver patients because?
The medication may not get processed and expelled correctly by the liver.
Which types of hepatitis can be prevented with a vaccine?
Hepatitis A, B, and E
Which types of hepatitis are transmitted by Infected blood, bodily fluids and
mother to fetus?
Hepatitis B and D
Why does a patient with AIDS present with immunosuppression?
The CD4 helper T-cells decline
Why are AIDS patients susceptible to opportunistic infections?
Compromised immune function from declining T-cell count.
Why would the nurse treat a patient who has Rheumatoid Arthritis with
immunosuppressants?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the
joints.
For patients with Crohn Disease, why is granulation formation not necessarily
good for them?
It can cause bowel obstruction and can be life-threatening if food cannot move
throughout the colon.
Why might a patient with crohn disease suffer from malnutrition
damage to the mucosa and submucosa layers of the colon prevent absorption of
nutrients from ingested food.
Why might a crohn disease patient suffer from anemia
Chronic blood loss through the stool
A patient with ulcerative colitis may present with rectal bleeding because:
inflammation invades the superficial mucosa of the large intestine.
Sunburn is an example of what type of burn?
First degree burn OR Superficial partial thickness - damage to the epidermis.
Scalding with hot liquids is what type of burn
Second degree or Deep partial thickness - damage to epidermis and some dermal
layers of the skin.
full thickness burn
a burn in which all the layers of the skin are damaged. There are usually areas that are
charred black or areas that are dry and white. Also called a third-degree burn.
As a nurse, why would you want to push fluids for a burn patient?
