NURS 6512
Week 7 Quiz
(Recent Solutions and Resources for multiple versions)
Question 1
Inspection of the abdomen should begin with the patient supine and
the examiner:
Selected Answer:
seated on the patient s right side.
Correct Answer:
seated on the patient s right side.
Response This preferred initial position allows tangential
Feedback: viewing of the abdomen for improved assessment of
abdominal contour.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
In older adults, overflow fecal incontinence is commonly due to:
Selected Answer:
fecal impaction.
Correct Answer:
fecal impaction.
Response Constipation with overflow occurs when the rectum
Feedback: contains hard stool and soft feces above leak around
the mass of stool.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which organ(s) are located in the retroperitoneal space?
Selected Answer:
Kidneys
, Correct Answer:
Kidneys
Response The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space,
Feedback: lying behind the abdominal cavity and beside the
abdominal aorta.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In order to correctly document absent bowel sounds, one must listen
continuously for:
Selected Answer:
5 minutes.
Correct Answer:
5 minutes.
Response Absent bowel sounds are confirmed after listening
Feedback: to each quadrant for 5 minutes.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
When palpating the aorta, a prominent lateral pulsation suggests:
Selected Answer:
aortic aneurysm.
Correct Answer:
aortic aneurysm.
Response Anterior pulsations of the aorta are within normal
Feedback: limits; lateral pulsations suggest an aortic aneurysm.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Patients presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of:
Selected Answer:
cirrhosis.
Correct Answer:
, cirrhosis.
Response Icterus is a result of excessive bilirubin that can result
Feedback: from cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or liver problems.
Cirrhosis presents with additional symptoms of ascites,
cutaneous spider veins, and a nonpalpable liver as
scarring progresses.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
The major function of the large intestine is:
Selected Answer:
water absorption.
Correct Answer:
water absorption.
Response The major function of the large intestine is the
Feedback: absorption of water and excretion of solid waste
material in the form of stool. Mucous glands secrete
large quantities of alkaline mucus.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Percussion at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and
continuing upward is the correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer:
lower liver border.
Correct Answer:
lower liver border.
Response Percussing along the right midclavicular line upward
Feedback: from the umbilicus determines the lower border of the
liver. A liver border more than 2 to 3 cm signifies
hepatomegaly.
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
Infants born weighing less than 1500 g are at higher risk for:
Week 7 Quiz
(Recent Solutions and Resources for multiple versions)
Question 1
Inspection of the abdomen should begin with the patient supine and
the examiner:
Selected Answer:
seated on the patient s right side.
Correct Answer:
seated on the patient s right side.
Response This preferred initial position allows tangential
Feedback: viewing of the abdomen for improved assessment of
abdominal contour.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
In older adults, overflow fecal incontinence is commonly due to:
Selected Answer:
fecal impaction.
Correct Answer:
fecal impaction.
Response Constipation with overflow occurs when the rectum
Feedback: contains hard stool and soft feces above leak around
the mass of stool.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which organ(s) are located in the retroperitoneal space?
Selected Answer:
Kidneys
, Correct Answer:
Kidneys
Response The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space,
Feedback: lying behind the abdominal cavity and beside the
abdominal aorta.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In order to correctly document absent bowel sounds, one must listen
continuously for:
Selected Answer:
5 minutes.
Correct Answer:
5 minutes.
Response Absent bowel sounds are confirmed after listening
Feedback: to each quadrant for 5 minutes.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
When palpating the aorta, a prominent lateral pulsation suggests:
Selected Answer:
aortic aneurysm.
Correct Answer:
aortic aneurysm.
Response Anterior pulsations of the aorta are within normal
Feedback: limits; lateral pulsations suggest an aortic aneurysm.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Patients presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of:
Selected Answer:
cirrhosis.
Correct Answer:
, cirrhosis.
Response Icterus is a result of excessive bilirubin that can result
Feedback: from cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or liver problems.
Cirrhosis presents with additional symptoms of ascites,
cutaneous spider veins, and a nonpalpable liver as
scarring progresses.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
The major function of the large intestine is:
Selected Answer:
water absorption.
Correct Answer:
water absorption.
Response The major function of the large intestine is the
Feedback: absorption of water and excretion of solid waste
material in the form of stool. Mucous glands secrete
large quantities of alkaline mucus.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Percussion at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and
continuing upward is the correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer:
lower liver border.
Correct Answer:
lower liver border.
Response Percussing along the right midclavicular line upward
Feedback: from the umbilicus determines the lower border of the
liver. A liver border more than 2 to 3 cm signifies
hepatomegaly.
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
Infants born weighing less than 1500 g are at higher risk for:
