NR 509 ABDOMEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE

NR 509 ABDOMEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE An overweight 26-year-old presents to the Emergency Department with 12 hours of intense abdominal pain, light- headedness, and a fainting episode that finally prompted her to seek medical attention. She has a strong family history of gallstones and is concerned about this possibility. She has not had any vomiting or diarrhea. She had a normal bowel movement this morning. Her B-human chorionic gonadotropin (B-hCG) is positive at triage. She reports that her last period was 10 weeks ago. Her vital signs at triage are pulse - 118, BP - 86/68, RR - 20/min, O2 sat - 99%, and temp 37.3 orally. The clinician performs an abdominal exam prior to her pelvic exam and, on palpation of her abdomen, finds involuntary rigidity and rebound tenderness. What is the most likely diagnosis? a.) ruptured appendix b.) acute cholecystitis c.) ruptured ovarian cysts d.) ruptured tubal (or ectopic) pregnancy e.) perforated bowel wall d.) ruptured tubal (or ectopic) pregnancy Explanation: The constellation of abdominal pain, syncope, tachycardia, hypotension, positive B-hCG, and findings suggestive of peritoneal inflammation/irritation strongly suggest a ruptured ectopic pregnancy with significant intra-abdominal bleeding leading to peritoneal signs. This case is emergent and requires immediate treatment of her hypotension and presumed blood loss as well as gynecological consult for emergent surgery. Ruptured ectopic pregnancies can lead to life-threatening intra-abdominal bleeding. Although acute cholecystitis, ruptured appendix, bowel wall perforation, and ruptured ovarian cyst are all possibilities, the positive B-hCG testing and her unstable vital signs make ruptured ectopic pregnancy more likely. A 63-year-old with a history of adenomatous colonic polyps presents for a well visit. Basic labs are performed to screen for diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. Electrolytes and liver enzymes were also measured. HIs labs are all normal expect for moderate elevations of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, y-glutamyl transferase, and alkaline phosphatase as well as a mildly elevated total bilirubin. He presents for a follow-up appointment and the clinician performs an abdominal exam to assess his liver. Which of the following findings would be most consistent with hepatomegaly? a.) Dullness to percussion over a span of 8 cm at the midsternal line b.) Liver palpable 3 cm below the right costal margin, mid-clavicular, on expiration c.) Liver span of 11 cm at the mid- clavicular d.) Dullness to percussion over a span of 11 cm at the mid-clavicular line e.) Liver span of 8 cm at the midsternal line b.) Liver palpable 3 cm below the right costal margin, mid-clavicular, on expiration Explanation: The liver being palpable 3 cm below the right costal margin, mid- clavicular line, would be considered normal on inspiration when the liver is pushed down into the abdominal cavity on inspiration, but is abnormal on expiration. Findings to support hepatomegaly would be more convincing if, by percussion, the liver span was 12 cm at the mid-clavicular line. For patients with obstructive lung disease, air trapping in the lungs may displace the liver downwards into the abdominal cavity. The liver span and dullness to percussion refer to the same measurement. Measurements of 6-12 cm at the mid-clavicular line and 4-8 cm at the midsternal line are considered normal. A 63-year-old underweight administrative clerk w a 50-pack-year smoking history presents with a several month history of recurrent epigastric abdominal discomfort. She feels fairly well otherwise and denies any nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. She reports that a first cousin died from a ruptured aneurysm at age 68. Her vital signs are pulse - 86, BP - 148/92, RR - 16, O2 -95%, and temp - 36.2. Her body mass index is 17.6. On exam, her abdominal aorta is prominent, which is concerning for an AAA. Which of the following is her most significant risk factor for AAA? a.) Family history of ruptured aneurysm b.) History of smoking c.) Female gender d.) Hypertension e.) Underweight b.) History of smoking Explanation: History of smoking is her most significant risk factor for an AAA. Male gender, not female gender, is considered a risk factor. Underweight is not a risk factor for AAA. Family history of ruptured aneurysm is vague and could be a cerebral aneurysm. Further, her family history is in a first-degree cousin not a first- degree relative (biologic parents, siblings, and children). Hypertension could contribute to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor. Further, a diagnosis of hypertension is not based on one elevated blood pressure reading.