NUR 216 Module 4 EXAM 2024 100% CORRECT AZC
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Four Quadrants of the abdomen - ANSWER right upper, left upper, right lower, left
lower
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) - ANSWER gallbladder, liver, pancreas, duodenum,
right kidney
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) - ANSWER stomach, spleen, liver, pancreas, left
kidney
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) - ANSWER cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube,
right ureter, right spermatic cord
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) - ANSWER Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
Sequence of assessment for the abdomen - ANSWER 1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Percussion
4. Palpation
pyrosis (heartburn) - ANSWER the burning sensation caused by the return of
acidic stomach contents into the esophagus
GI bleed - ANSWER Hematemesis, coffee ground emesis, hematochezia, melena
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) - ANSWER A digestive disease in which
stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
dyspepsia (indigestion) - ANSWER pain or discomfort during the digestion process
Colonoscopy - ANSWER examination of the colon using a flexible colonoscope
(This is the gold standard to detect colon cancer)
Purple striae (normal) - ANSWER Stretch marks that are purple in color
Abnormal skin - ANSWER pallor, cyanosis, erythema, jaundice and lesions
Cushing syndrome - ANSWER hypersecretion of cortisol (hydrocortisone) by the
adrenal gland
, peristaltic waves - ANSWER waves of muscular contractions that propel contents
from one point to another
Abnormal findings of the abdomen - ANSWER swelling, bulging, herniation,
inflammation, organ enlargement
Abnormal findings when auscultated - ANSWER Hyperactive (high-pitched),
Hypoactive (soft, irregular) and no bowel sounds (constipation, bowel obstruction),
bruits are present in aorta
Abnormal findings percussion over the abdomen - ANSWER excessive, high-
pitched tympanic sounds may indicate distention. Dullness may indicate increased
tissue density such as organ enlargement or an underlying mass. Pain may indicate
peritoneal inflammation.
Abnormal findings when palpating the abdomen - ANSWER tenderness is present,
lump or mass felt, enlarged organs
alveoli - ANSWER smallest structures in the mammary gland
areola - ANSWER dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Colostrum - ANSWER thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy
and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
Cooper ligaments - ANSWER suspensory ligaments; fibrous bands extending from
the inner breast surface to the chest wall muscles
Fibroadenoma - ANSWER benign breast mass
galactorrhea - ANSWER persistent white discharge of milk between nursing
sessions or after weaning
gynecomastia - ANSWER excessive breast development in the male
Intraductal papilloma - ANSWER serosanguineous nipple discharge
inverted - ANSWER nipples that are depressed or invaginated
lactiferous - ANSWER conveying milk
mastalgia - ANSWER pain in the breast
mastitis - ANSWER inflammation of the breast
Montgomery glands - ANSWER sebaceous glands in the areola that secrete
protective lipid during lactation; also called tubercles of Montgomery
Warning Signs for Breast Cancer - ANSWER • Lump
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Four Quadrants of the abdomen - ANSWER right upper, left upper, right lower, left
lower
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) - ANSWER gallbladder, liver, pancreas, duodenum,
right kidney
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) - ANSWER stomach, spleen, liver, pancreas, left
kidney
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) - ANSWER cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube,
right ureter, right spermatic cord
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) - ANSWER Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
Sequence of assessment for the abdomen - ANSWER 1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Percussion
4. Palpation
pyrosis (heartburn) - ANSWER the burning sensation caused by the return of
acidic stomach contents into the esophagus
GI bleed - ANSWER Hematemesis, coffee ground emesis, hematochezia, melena
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) - ANSWER A digestive disease in which
stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
dyspepsia (indigestion) - ANSWER pain or discomfort during the digestion process
Colonoscopy - ANSWER examination of the colon using a flexible colonoscope
(This is the gold standard to detect colon cancer)
Purple striae (normal) - ANSWER Stretch marks that are purple in color
Abnormal skin - ANSWER pallor, cyanosis, erythema, jaundice and lesions
Cushing syndrome - ANSWER hypersecretion of cortisol (hydrocortisone) by the
adrenal gland
, peristaltic waves - ANSWER waves of muscular contractions that propel contents
from one point to another
Abnormal findings of the abdomen - ANSWER swelling, bulging, herniation,
inflammation, organ enlargement
Abnormal findings when auscultated - ANSWER Hyperactive (high-pitched),
Hypoactive (soft, irregular) and no bowel sounds (constipation, bowel obstruction),
bruits are present in aorta
Abnormal findings percussion over the abdomen - ANSWER excessive, high-
pitched tympanic sounds may indicate distention. Dullness may indicate increased
tissue density such as organ enlargement or an underlying mass. Pain may indicate
peritoneal inflammation.
Abnormal findings when palpating the abdomen - ANSWER tenderness is present,
lump or mass felt, enlarged organs
alveoli - ANSWER smallest structures in the mammary gland
areola - ANSWER dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Colostrum - ANSWER thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy
and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
Cooper ligaments - ANSWER suspensory ligaments; fibrous bands extending from
the inner breast surface to the chest wall muscles
Fibroadenoma - ANSWER benign breast mass
galactorrhea - ANSWER persistent white discharge of milk between nursing
sessions or after weaning
gynecomastia - ANSWER excessive breast development in the male
Intraductal papilloma - ANSWER serosanguineous nipple discharge
inverted - ANSWER nipples that are depressed or invaginated
lactiferous - ANSWER conveying milk
mastalgia - ANSWER pain in the breast
mastitis - ANSWER inflammation of the breast
Montgomery glands - ANSWER sebaceous glands in the areola that secrete
protective lipid during lactation; also called tubercles of Montgomery
Warning Signs for Breast Cancer - ANSWER • Lump
