Chapter 45: Assessment of the Hepatic System

Monahan Phipps Medical Surgical 8th Edition By Monahan

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Chapter 45: Assessment of the Hepatic System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Increasing pressure in the portal vein can be evidenced by:
1. Distended veins along the gastrointestinal tract
2. Elevated blood pressure
3. Signs of infection
4. Jaundice

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Gastrointestinal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. After a high-carbohydrate meal, the liver:
1. Produces more amino acids
2. Converts protein to glucose
3. Breaks down glycogen into glucose
4. Extracts glucose from the blood and makes glycogen

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Gastrointestinal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. The absorption of vitamin K may be impaired when:
1. Ammonia levels build in the blood
2. Bacteria are present in the gastrointestinal tract
3. Reabsorption of bile is impaired
4. Triglyceride intake is increased

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Gastrointestinal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. Realizing that liver function declines with age, the nurse must closely monitor all elderly patients for:
1. Ascites
2. Jaundice
3. Hematuria
4. Drug toxicity

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Gastrointestinal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

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