NUR 3066 Test 3 ch 20-25 | Questions with 100%
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In a comprehensive physical -Contour, symmetry, size, shape, colour, surface
assessment what do you inspect for? characteristics, visible veins
-Urine, emesis, stool
In a comprehensive physical Bowel sounds, vascular sounds
assessment what do you auscultate
for?
In a comprehensive physical Kidneys, liver, spleen, bladder
assessment what do you percuss on?
In a comprehensive physical Light palpation, deep palpation: liver, spleen,
assessment what do you palpate on? kidneys, abdominal aorta, bladder, lymph nodes
What are the major gastrointestinal Stomach, small intestines, colon
organs?
What are the accessory organs of Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
the gastrointestinal system?
What organs are included in the Kidneys, ureters, bladder
genitourinary system?
, What is the primary function of the Ingestion, digestion, absorption of nutrients, and
gastrointestinal system? elimination
What are the four methods of Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
collecting objective data in an
abdominal assessment?
What are common subjective Nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, dysphagia,
symptoms to assess during an constipation, diarrhea
abdominal assessment?
What is the significance of assessing It can indicate the cause of vomiting, such as red
emesis color? for blood or coffee ground for digested blood.
What are some urgent symptoms Severe dehydration, fever, acute abdominal pain
that require prompt attention in
abdominal assessments?
What is the process of mechanical Chewing, peristalsis, and churning of food
digestion?
Where does absorption of nutrients Almost exclusively in the small intestine
primarily occur?
What changes occur in the Reduced saliva and stomach acid production,
gastrointestinal system of older slowed gastric motility, and peristalsis
adults?
What are some common abdominal Indigestion, anorexia, jaundice, urinary/renal
symptoms to assess? symptoms
What is Murphy's sign used to Gallbladder inflammation
assess?
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update
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Terms in this set (141)
In a comprehensive physical -Contour, symmetry, size, shape, colour, surface
assessment what do you inspect for? characteristics, visible veins
-Urine, emesis, stool
In a comprehensive physical Bowel sounds, vascular sounds
assessment what do you auscultate
for?
In a comprehensive physical Kidneys, liver, spleen, bladder
assessment what do you percuss on?
In a comprehensive physical Light palpation, deep palpation: liver, spleen,
assessment what do you palpate on? kidneys, abdominal aorta, bladder, lymph nodes
What are the major gastrointestinal Stomach, small intestines, colon
organs?
What are the accessory organs of Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
the gastrointestinal system?
What organs are included in the Kidneys, ureters, bladder
genitourinary system?
, What is the primary function of the Ingestion, digestion, absorption of nutrients, and
gastrointestinal system? elimination
What are the four methods of Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
collecting objective data in an
abdominal assessment?
What are common subjective Nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, dysphagia,
symptoms to assess during an constipation, diarrhea
abdominal assessment?
What is the significance of assessing It can indicate the cause of vomiting, such as red
emesis color? for blood or coffee ground for digested blood.
What are some urgent symptoms Severe dehydration, fever, acute abdominal pain
that require prompt attention in
abdominal assessments?
What is the process of mechanical Chewing, peristalsis, and churning of food
digestion?
Where does absorption of nutrients Almost exclusively in the small intestine
primarily occur?
What changes occur in the Reduced saliva and stomach acid production,
gastrointestinal system of older slowed gastric motility, and peristalsis
adults?
What are some common abdominal Indigestion, anorexia, jaundice, urinary/renal
symptoms to assess? symptoms
What is Murphy's sign used to Gallbladder inflammation
assess?
