NURS 5463 TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2026/2027 ASSURED SUCCESS
Causes of diffuse abd pain
GE, peritonitis, perf, GI bleed, obstruction, mesenteric ischemia
What radiology scan is good for unexplained abd pain?
CT abd
What test do you need if you suspect mesenteric ischemia?
CTA abd
What does free air under the diaphragm on a KUB indicate?
Bowel perf
What is a HIDA scan good for?
Liver, bile ducts, gallbladder
, What do high-pitched bowel sounds indicate?
Possible bowel obstruction
How long do you have to listen if bowel sounds are absent?
4 minutes
What does rebound tenderness indicate?
Peritoneal irritation
What does dullness indicate on an abd exam?
Ascites
Most common cause of syncope
Vagal response
2026/2027 ASSURED SUCCESS
Causes of diffuse abd pain
GE, peritonitis, perf, GI bleed, obstruction, mesenteric ischemia
What radiology scan is good for unexplained abd pain?
CT abd
What test do you need if you suspect mesenteric ischemia?
CTA abd
What does free air under the diaphragm on a KUB indicate?
Bowel perf
What is a HIDA scan good for?
Liver, bile ducts, gallbladder
, What do high-pitched bowel sounds indicate?
Possible bowel obstruction
How long do you have to listen if bowel sounds are absent?
4 minutes
What does rebound tenderness indicate?
Peritoneal irritation
What does dullness indicate on an abd exam?
Ascites
Most common cause of syncope
Vagal response
