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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following values?

A. Calcium
B. RBC count
C. Magnesium
D. Amylase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amylase

Question 2 of 5

How will an obstruction at the ampulla of Vater affect the digestion of all nutrients?

A. Bile is responsible for emulsification of all nutrients and vitamins.
B. Intestinal digestive enzymes are released through the ampulla of Vater.
C. Both bile and pancreatic enzymes enter the duodenum at the ampulla of Vater.
D. Gastric contents can only pass to the duodenum when the ampulla of Vater is open.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Both bile and pancreatic enzymes enter the duodenum at the ampulla of Vater.

Question 3 of 5

A male infant, who was normal for the first three weeks of life, develops projectile vomiting after feeding. The likely diagnosis is:

A. Meckel's diverticulum
B. esophageal atresia
C. congenital diaphragmatic hernia
D. congenital pyloric stenosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: congenital pyloric stenosis

Question 4 of 5

The projection from the posterior edge of the soft palate elevates and helps close off the nasopharynx when swallowing. The projection is called the

A. buccal fat pad.
B. epiglottis.
C. uvula.
D. palatine tonsil.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: uvula.

Question 5 of 5

During a morning assessment, the nurse observes that a patient displays bulging flanks when supine with the knees flexeWhich action should the nurse take next?

A. Measure the patient's abdominal girth.
B. Auscultate each quadrant of the abdomen for 5 minutes.
C. Document the finding.
D. Notify the charge nurse.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Measure the patient's abdominal girth.

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