NURS 1543 Week 6: Abdomen - Practice Test Questions and Answers

NURS 1543 Week 6: Abdomen - Practice Test Questions and Answers What are the weekly objectives for Week 9's Abdomen class? - Ans:-Landmarks/quadrants, A&P, subjective questions, inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation, report and document findings, developmental and cultural considerations, health promotion strategies What are the four quadrants of the abdomen? - Ans:-Right and left upper quadrants, right and left lower quadrants What are the solid viscera in the abdomen? - Ans:-Liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, ovaries, uterus What are the hollow viscera in the abdomen? - Ans:-Stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, bladder Why did Ms. K visit the clinic? - Ans:-Abdominal bloating and loss of appetite What are some examples of subjective data in an abdominal exam? - Ans:-Appetite, dysphagia, pyrosis, food intolerances, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, hematemesis, bowel habits, melena, constipation, past abdominal history, medications, nutritional assessment ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/4 How can health be promoted during an abdominal exam? - Ans:-Asking about liver health, having patient empty bladder, comfortable positioning, warm room, warm stethoscope What is the order of abdominal examination? - Ans:-Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation What is the purpose of inspecting the abdomen? - Ans:-To assess contour, symmetry, skin texture, umbilicus, pulsation/movement, hair distribution, demeanor What is the purpose of palpating the abdomen? - Ans:-To assess tenderness, masses, organ size What is the purpose of percussing the abdomen? - Ans:-To assess fluid, gas, organ size What is the purpose of auscultating the abdomen? - Ans:-To assess bowel sounds, vascular sounds What is Cullen's sign? - Ans:-A bluish discoloration around the umbilic