Questão 1
Questão
How much bile does the gallbladder usually store?
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60-100 mL
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30-60 mL
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20-50 mL
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5-10 mL
Questão 2
Questão
Bile leaves the ____ via the ____ duct and enters the _____ via the _____ duct.
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liver; hepatic; gallbladder; cystic
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gallbladder; cystic; liver; hepatic
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liver; anterior; gallbladder; cystic
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liver; common; gallbladder; receiving
Questão 3
Questão
The two main functions of the gallbladder are to (store/produce) bile and to (concentrate/dilute) bile.
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store; concentrate
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produce; dilute
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store; dilute
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produce; concentrate
Questão 4
Questão
Fat enters the ________, which causes intestinal mucosa to secrete _________. This stimulates gallbladder contraction.
Questão 5
Questão
Cholinergic braches of the _____ nerve mediate gallbladder contraction.
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Vagus
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Lumbar
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Thoracic
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Phrenic
Questão 6
Questão
How much bile does the liver secrete each day on average?
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700-1200 mL
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100-200 mL
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800-1000 mL
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1000-1500 mL
Questão 7
Questão
Bile is an _______ substance.
Questão 8
Questão
What is the function of bile salts?
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To produce primary bile acids
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To emulsify and absorb fats
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To produce secondary bile acids
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To stimulate contraction of the gallbladder
Questão 9
Questão
Why are gallstones harmful?
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They release toxins into the gallbladder, which impairs the digestive system
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They can be ejected from the gallbladder and become lodged in the cystic duct or anywhere in the biliary tree and obstruct the flow of bile
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They can travel into the stomach and disrupt the acidic environment needed to absorb fat-soluble vitamins
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They cause an inflammatory response in the gallbladder, which triggers the liver to abruptly stop it's production of bile
Questão 10
Questão
Cholelithiasis can cause the formation of gallstones.
Questão 11
Questão
Where might gallstones be found? Select all that apply.
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Hepatic duct
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Gallbladder
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Cystic duct
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Common bile duct
Questão 12
Questão
What does it mean if a patient is diagnosed with choledocholithiasis?
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They have gallstones lodged in the common bile duct
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They have gallstones lodged in the hepatic duct
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They have gallstones present in the body of the gallbladder
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They are in what is known as a "Lithogenic" state, in which conditions favor gallstone formation
Questão 13
Questão
Which type of gallstone is most common?
Questão 14
Questão
Which of the following can decrease your risk of forming gallstones?
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Nuts
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Unsaturated fat
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Insoluble fiber
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Saturated fat
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Refined carbohydrates
Questão 15
Questão
60-80% of people with cholelithiasis are asymptomatic.
Questão 16
Questão
From the following list, select the two cardinal manifestations of cholelithiasis.
Questão 17
Questão
Ultrasound detects gallstones in 95% of cases.
Questão 18
Questão
Which form of diagnostic imaging is most useful in detecting gallstones in the common bile duct?
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Ultrasound
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Gallbladder nuclear scanning (cholescintigram)
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP)
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Magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP)
Questão 19
Questão
A combination of surgical and non-surgical treatments are recommended for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with gallstones.
Questão 20
Questão
From the following, select all correct contraindications for a laproscopic cholecystectomy.
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stones are in the CBD
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stones are in the gallbladder
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client's physique does not allow access to the gallbladder
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stones are primarily pigmented, not cholesterol
Questão 21
Questão
Patients with acute cholecystitis often present with nausea and vomiting. What is responsible for this manifestation?
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Impulse transmitted to vomiting center from distention of bile duct
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Impulse transmitted to vomiting center from distention of the gallbladder
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Impulse transmitted to vomiting center from inflammation of gallbladder walls
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Build up of toxins, secondary to necrosis of parenchymal tissue
Questão 22
Questão
A patient presents to the ER with acute pain in the supscapular region that started suddenly. The patient is also complaining of nausea, vomiting, and has a low grade fever. You suspect this patient has acute cholecystitis. Which diagnostic study will likely be done first?
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Biliary ultrasound
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Abdominal xray
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MRI
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ERCP
Questão 23
Questão
4-8% of patients with acute cholecystitis are acalculous (no stones). From the following, select all common causes of the acute inflammation.
Questão 24
Questão
50% of cases of acute acalculous cholecystitis have no apparent precipitating factors.
Questão 25
Questão
Chronic cholecystitis is almost always associated with gallstones (95% of cases). Which of the following populations has the highest incidence of this condition?
Questão 26
Questão
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding gallbladder function?
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Within 30 minutes of eating, the gallbladder forces bile into the stomach.
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Cholinergic branches of the vagus nerve mediate gallbladder contraction.
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Cholecystokinin and motilin provide hormonal regulation of gallbladder contraction.
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The sphincter of Oddi controls the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
Questão 27
Questão
A patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute cholecystitis due to cholethiasis. The client complains of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and has vomited 3 times. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
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Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to vomiting
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Deficient fluid volume related to vomiting
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Infection related to gallbladder inflammation
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Acute pain related to biliary spasm
Questão 28
Questão
A male client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct. When assessing this client, the nurse expects to note:
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yellow sclerae
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light amber urine
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circumoral pallor
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black, tarry stools
Questão 29
Questão
Which of the following descriptions best describes Murphy's sign?
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Periumbilical eccymosis exists
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On deep palpation and release, pain is elicited
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On deep inspiration, pain is elicited and breathing stops
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Abdominal muscles are tightened in anticipation of palpation
Questão 30
Questão
Which of the following factors should be the main focus of nursing management for a client hospitalized for cholecystitis?
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Administration of antibiotics
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Assessment for complications (e.g. infection, n/v, sepsis)
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Health teaching
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Preparation for surgery