NURS 6501 WEEK 8 QUIZ : ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question
An 8-week-old female is diagnosed with a congenital heart disease and Down
syndrome. Her parents report that she has difficulty defecating. X-ray reveals
anorectal malformation that causes complete obstruction often referred to as:
Correct b.
Answer:
Imperforate anus
Question
The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which
primary clinical manifestation?
Correct b.
Answer:
Jaundice
Question 4
Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because:
, Correct Answer: b.
Fluid reserves are lower in children.
Question 5
Marasmus is most common in children of which age group?
Correct a.
Answer:
Younger than one
Question 6
A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty
swallowing. He probably has:
Correct d.
Answer:
Hiatal hernia
Question 7
The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:
Correct a.
Answer:
Vomiting and distention
Question 8
A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant.
Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A
possible diagnosis would be:
Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question
An 8-week-old female is diagnosed with a congenital heart disease and Down
syndrome. Her parents report that she has difficulty defecating. X-ray reveals
anorectal malformation that causes complete obstruction often referred to as:
Correct b.
Answer:
Imperforate anus
Question
The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which
primary clinical manifestation?
Correct b.
Answer:
Jaundice
Question 4
Prolonged diarrhea is more serious in children than adults because:
, Correct Answer: b.
Fluid reserves are lower in children.
Question 5
Marasmus is most common in children of which age group?
Correct a.
Answer:
Younger than one
Question 6
A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty
swallowing. He probably has:
Correct d.
Answer:
Hiatal hernia
Question 7
The cardinal signs of small bowel obstruction are:
Correct a.
Answer:
Vomiting and distention
Question 8
A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant.
Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A
possible diagnosis would be:
