Exam (elaborations)
Appendicitis Exam 10 PCCUA Questions and Answers
- Course
- Institution
Appendicitis Exam 10 PCCUA Questions and Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
Appendicitis Exam 10 PCCUA Questionsand Answers
A client telephones the health clinic with complaints of generalized abdominal pain
which is aggrevated by moving or walking. The client has not been able to eat for a day
and is nauseated. Which advice should the nurse provide to this client? - Answer-"Seek
immediate medical attention."
Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect with acute appendicitis? - Answer-
Rebound tenderness.
Which condition may occur if the client does not seek medication attention for acute
appendicitis with 24-36 hours? - Answer-Peritonitis; Perforation.
A teenage boy presents with suspected appendicitis. The caregiver asks, :Why did my
son get this?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? - Answer-"Your
adolescent son is in a risk group."
Appendicitis almost always results from an obstruction in the appendiceal lumen. Which
problem should the nurse identify as the cause of this obstruction? - Answer-Fecalith.
Which statement by a client diagnosed with acute appendicitis leads the nurse to
believe the client needs teaching about dietary interventions? - Answer-"I don't like fruits
and vegetables."
Which assessment finding leads the nurse to suspect that an older client may have
appendicitis? - Answer-Tenderness when pressing McBurney point; Confusion; Internal
rotation of the left hip increases pain.
A teenage girl is being assessed for the possibility of appendicitis. Which other condition
should the nurse consider? - Answer-Pelvic inflammatory disease; Ovulation; Ruptured
ectopic pregnancy.
Appendicitis in a pregnant woman is a complex problem. Which statement is true based
on the given premise? - Answer-Appendicitis is the most common surgical presentation
in pregnant women.
A client presents with suspected appendicitis. The nurse should prepare the client for
which collaborative intervention? - Answer-Abdominal ultrasound.
For which collaborative therapy for peritonitis following a ruptured appendix should the
nurse prepare the client? - Answer-Antibiotics; Fluid resuscitation; Surgery.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83100 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now