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RNSG 1215 Exam 4, Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution 2024.
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RNSG 1215 Exam 4, Questions and CorrectAnswers, With Complete Solution 2024.
tail of Spence
upper outer quadrant, which extends into the axillary area;
where most breast tumors occur
(T/F)
Does the breast have considerable lymphatic system?
True
Describe the breasts of an aging female
The breast tissue begins to atrophy resulting in sagging. The breast size and elasticity begins to decrease
causing the breasts to look flattened
Organs found in the RUQ
Liver
Gallbladder
Duodenum
Head of pancreas
Right kidney and adrenal
Hepatic flexure of colon
Part of ascending and transverse colon
Organs found in RLQ
Cecum
Appendix
Right ovary and tube
Right ureter
Right spermatic cord
Organs found in LUQ
Stomach
Spleen
Left lobe of liver
Body of pancreas
Left kidney and adrenal
Splenic flexure of colon
Part of transverse and descending colon
Organs found in LLQ
, Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
Give three (3) changes in the function of the abdomen that can occur with aging. What possible
problems do these developmental changes create for the elderly?
(1) Gastric acid secretion decreases with aging, can cause anemia and malabsorption of calcium.
(2) Liver size decreases with age; enzyme oxidation, reduction and hydrolysis of drugs is reduced as well
(3) Esophageal emptying is delayed which can cause aspiration if a patient is being fed in a supine
position
What is the certain sequence that must be followed while assessing the abdomen?
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Why is it important to follow the proper order in assessing the abdomen?
Palpation/percussion before auscultation can alter bowel sounds = inaccurate assessment
What is the significance of tenderness at the costovertebral angle?
It is a sign of kidney inflammation
(T/F)
Occasional nodules or sebaceous cysts found in both male and female genitalia are considered normal.
True
The nipple should not be ____ or ____
retracted
inverted
Focus assessments are required at least every _____
8 hours
When does the nurse start planning discharging her patient?
On admission
Breasts
Lie anterior to the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles
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