NU 650 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions

When percussing the abdomen in a patient with constipation, which of the following sounds would you expect to find in the LLQ? A. Tympanic B. Dull C. Resonant D. Hyperresonant correct answer: B Which of the following represents the proper position for the NP to assess the patient's abdomen? A. Stand at the patient's left side and proceed in a systematic fashion. B. Stand at the patient's left side and assess any problem areas first C. Stand at the patient's right side and process in a systemic fashion D. Stand at the patient's right side and assess any problem areas first correct answer: C The NP will demonstrate the correct order of examination for the abdomen by using examination techniques that follows: 1. Auscultation 2. Inspection 3. Palpation 4. Percussion A. 1-2-3-4 B. 2-3-4-1 C. 3-4-1-2 D. 2-1-3-4 correct answer: D The NP will use which of the following examination techniques to determine muscular resistance, superficial organs and masses in the abdomen A. inspection B. light palpation C. deep palpation D. percussion correct answer: B The NP will use which of the following methods to help the patient relax during the abdominal exam? A. ask the patient to hold their breath B. Palpate the abdomen after inspiration