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NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Gastroenterology Assessment Exam.When percussing a protuberant abdomen, tympany is audible. This is consistent with all of the following conditions except: intestinal obstruction. increased intestinal gas production. a large solid tumor. Correct a paralytic ileus. Explanation: A protuberant abdomen that is tympanic throughout when percussed can suggest intestinal obstruction, increased gas production, or a paralytic ileus. A solid mass gives a dull sound on ...

As a second-year student nurse you are reviewing the pathologic factors associated with thrombophlebitis. You recall something called "Virchow's triad" and remember it includes the following components: Select all that apply. A. Stasis of blood B. Vessel Damage C. Hypertension D. Increased blood coagulability A B D You are providing discharge instructions for your patient who is postoperative from a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). Which of the following instructions shoul...

Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - ANSWER-A. V...

PREDICTOR HESSI 05/2018 1. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has a 5-year history of hypertension. The client has a headache and rate the pain 5 on a pain scale 0 to 10. The client’s blood pressure is currently 142/89. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a daily dose of lisinopril as scheduled. B. Assess the client for postural hypotension. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Provide a PRN dose of acetamin...

SAEM Practice 2024 Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The ps...

SAEM Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Rated A+. Rosving's sign is described as: A. Tenderness in the right upper quadrant that is worse with inspiration. B. Pelvic pain upon flexion of the thigh while the patient is supine. C. Pelvic pain upon internal and external rotation of the thigh with the knee flexed. D. Pain that increases with the release of pressure of palpation. E. Pain in the right lower quadrant when left lower quadrant is palpated. - Answer...

what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Answer-a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/uploadflashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Answer-a/w appendicitis Rovsing's sign= pain in the RLQ upon palpation of the LLQ#$/images/uploadflashcards/601487/854525_ Early in the course of acute appendicitis, are vital signs usually abnormal? - Answer-no - early in its c...

SAEM Questions with 100% correct Answers Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upo...

1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. E. Remove clothing for a thor...

Infectious Disease Rosh Review Questions Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ A 16-year-old boy with a history of recent travel to Mexico presents to the office with a two-day history of bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and pain with defecation. There is also mucus in the stool. He has also had a fever with chills, as well as decreased appetite. He does not have any nausea or vomiting or any sick contacts. Microscopic examination of the stool reveals a large number of red blood c...