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NURS 1543 Week 6 Abdomen Practice Test With Solution
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NURS 1543 Week 6 Abdomen PracticeTest With Solution
What are the weekly objectives for Week 9's Abdomen class? - ANSWER
Landmarks/quadrants, A&P, subjective questions, inspection, auscultation,
percussion, palpation, report and document findings, developmental and
cultural considerations, health promotion strategies
What are the four quadrants of the abdomen? - ANSWER Right and left
upper quadrants, right and left lower quadrants
What are the solid viscera in the abdomen? - ANSWER Liver, pancreas,
spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, ovaries, uterus
What are the hollow viscera in the abdomen? - ANSWER Stomach,
gallbladder, small intestine, colon, bladder
Why did Ms. K visit the clinic? - ANSWER Abdominal bloating and loss of
appetite
What are some examples of subjective data in an abdominal exam? -
ANSWER Appetite, dysphagia, pyrosis, food intolerances, abdominal pain,
, nausea/vomiting, hematemesis, bowel habits, melena, constipation, past
abdominal history, medications, nutritional assessment
How can health be promoted during an abdominal exam? - ANSWER Asking
about liver health, having patient empty bladder, comfortable positioning,
warm room, warm stethoscope
What is the order of abdominal examination? - ANSWER Inspection,
palpation, percussion, auscultation
What is the purpose of inspecting the abdomen? - ANSWER To assess
contour, symmetry, skin texture, umbilicus, pulsation/movement, hair
distribution, demeanor
What is the purpose of palpating the abdomen? - ANSWER To assess
tenderness, masses, organ size
What is the purpose of percussing the abdomen? - ANSWER To assess fluid,
gas, organ size
What is the purpose of auscultating the abdomen? - ANSWER To assess
bowel sounds, vascular sounds
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