nur 310 – abdomen questions with complete solutions
abdominal aorta Correct Answer runs through abdominal
cavity to the LUG in the epigastric region
abdominal reflex may be difficult to elicit when Correct Answer
you are dealing with a multiparous or obese patient where there
has been stretching of the abdominal musculature
absence of abdominal reflexes may indicate Correct Answer
pyramidal tract lesion
absence of bowel sounds Correct Answer could be related to an
intestinal obstruction
must listen to the abdomen for at least 5 minutes
active Correct Answer normal bowel sounds are high pitcher
gurgling sounds that occur every 5 to 15 seconds and range from
5 to 30 per minute
bean shaped kidneys are __________ which means
___________________ Correct Answer rertoperitoneal;
posterior to abdominal contents
because of the placement of the liver, the _____________
kidney rest _____________ cm lover than the
_______________ kidney Correct Answer right; 1 to 2; left
borborygmus Correct Answer hyperactive bowel sounds
(stomach growling) heard without a stethoscope
, bowel sounds are due to Correct Answer movement of air and
fluid through the small intestine
bruits Correct Answer a bruit is a blowing or "purring" sound
that indicated a distortion of a blood vessel that could interfere
with blood flow
bruits are auscultated using the bell, auscultate over the
abdominal aorta, renal arteries, iliac arteries, and femoral
arteries
causes of absent bowel sounds Correct Answer may include
paralytic ileus, late bowel obstruction, peritonitis, and
appendicitis
endocrine glands of the pancreas Correct Answer releases
insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar and metabolism
exocrine glands of the pancreas Correct Answer releases
enzymes for digestion
friction rub Correct Answer auscultate the liver and spleen for
the presence of a friction rub, which is an abnormal, rough
grating sound (like 2 pieces of leather rubbing together)
may indicate infection, inflammation, and malignancy
gallbladder Correct Answer small organ attached under the
liver
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