QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Inspection-Auscultation-Percussion-Palpitation. Answer: The
correct order of examination for the abdomen by using examination
techniques as follows:
◉ pyelonephritis. Answer: C/O fever and back pain w/ pain when
percussed over the left costovertebral angle
◉ Left mid-axillary line. Answer: The liver border can be palpated
normally below the coastal margin at the
◉ 25-pack year smoking history. Answer: Which of the following
subjective or objective findings as worrisome for an abdominal
aneurysm
◉ Light palpitation. Answer: The NP will use which examination
technique to determine muscular resistance, superficial organs, and
masses in the abdomen?
, ◉ Palpate the abdomen after expiration. Answer: How to help
patient relax during an abdomen exam?
◉ Most umbilical hernias disappear by 12 months of age. Answer:
The parents of a 4-month old infant is concerned about their child's
umbilical hernia at a well-child visit. The NP should inform them
that:
◉ Dull. Answer: When percussing the abdomen in a patient with
constipation, which of the following sounds would you expect to find
in the lower quadrant?
◉ Tympanic. Answer: Percussing over the intestines normal findings
equal
◉ Positive Murphy's sign. Answer: Abdominal exam findings =
cholecystitis
◉ Severe RLQ pain with pallor and sweating. Answer: Symptom
from young adolescent in early phase of appendicitis
◉ frontal and maxillary sinuses. Answer: Pt presents with sinus
pain, pressure and yellow nasal discharge. Assessment would
include palpitation of