Question 1

Which of the following is cause for concern when palpating the inguinal lymph nodes?

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A)   small, movable nodes
B)   a 0.75 cm palpable node
C)   nonmovable nodes
D)   nontender nodesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Splenic enlargement is indicated when the area of dullness on percussion is over

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A)   3 cm.
B)   5 cm.
C)   6 cm.
D)   8 cm.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A patient's chief complaint is an initial incident of vomiting followed by the onset of abdominal pain that has lasted more than 3 hours.To examine the patient's abdominal pain,you apply firm pressure to his abdomen for 4 seconds with your hand at a 90° angle and your fingers extended.After you release the pressure,the patient complains of pain at the pressure site,indicating

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A)   referred rebound tenderness.
B)   localized pain.
C)   direct rebound tenderness.
D)   positive Cullen's sign.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The spleen,gallbladder,stomach,liver,bile duct,small intestine,and large intestine are considered the ____________________ organs.

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Question 5

A female patient reports an increase of involuntary loss of urine with sneezing and coughing.Her past medical history reveals uterine cancer,an abdominal hysterectomy,and radiation therapy.What type of incontinence is she most likely experiencing?

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A)   stress incontinence
B)   urge incontinence
C)   overflow incontinence
D)   functional incontinenceE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

You note marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area when inspecting a patient's abdomen.These most likely indicate

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A)   normal peristaltic waves.
B)   abnormal peristaltic waves.
C)   distended abdomen.
D)   aortic aneurysm.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A scaphoid abdomen is characterized as a(n)

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A)   convex symmetrical profile, with maximum height of the abdomen at the umbilicus.
B)   convex contour with taut stretching of skin over the abdominal wall.
C)   concave symmetrical profile possibly due to flaccid muscles.
D)   asymmetrical profile, possibly indicating the presence of a tumor or a bowel obstruction.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A patient reports having vomitus that looks like coffee grounds.You realize this is a description of what?

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A)   fresh gastrointestinal blood
B)   blood that has had time to mix with digestive juices
C)   bile
D)   fecal matterE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A 44-year-old patient is concerned about colorectal cancer because of a change in bowel habits.Which of the following is a risk factor for colorectal cancer?

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A)   vegetarian diet
B)   alcohol intake of one beer every night
C)   body mass index of 32
D)   marathon runnerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

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A)   right upper quadrant
B)   right lower quadrant
C)   left upper quadrant
D)   left lower quadrantE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Parietal pain,which originates in the parietal peritoneum,is described as

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A)   severe from the onset and precisely localized.
B)   dull initially and poorly localized.
C)   having a gradual onset and poorly localized.
D)   cramping throughout the abdominal area.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Liver span is measured to examine the liver's

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A)   shrinkage.
B)   relocation.
C)   enlargement.
D)   capacity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Palpation of the abdominal aorta reveals an aorta width of 5 cm and lateral pulsation.This finding suggests a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   normal finding.
B)   ruptured aorta.
C)   abdominal aortic aneurysm.
D)   coarctation of the aorta.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

In which abdominal quadrant is most of the liver located?

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A)   right upper quadrant
B)   right lower quadrant
C)   left upper quadrant
D)   left lower quadrantE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Muscle guarding,or tensing of the rectus muscles,during expiration indicates

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A)   the patient may be anxious.
B)   bulging of the aorta.
C)   possible pyelonephritis.
D)   possible peritonitis.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A client is diagnosed with hepatitis A and asks the nurse how to avoid infecting other family members.The nurse's response would be based on the understanding that the spread of hepatitis A is primarily

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A)   from person to person through fecal contamination or contaminated food and water.
B)   sexual contact with an infected person who does not show symptoms of the disease.
C)   by contaminated needles from a person who has some form of hepatitis.
D)   through blood transfusions of improperly prepared blood.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

When performing an abdominal examination, you should

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A)   visualize the underlying abdominal structures.
B)   avoid looking at the patient's face to minimize apprehension.
C)   first examine areas of tenderness identified by the patient.
D)   proceed quickly without superfluous conversation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Normal bowel sounds are heard as

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A)   continuous, low-pitched rumbling sounds.
B)   intermittent, high-pitched tinkling sounds occurring every 10-25 seconds.
C)   intermittent, high-pitched gurgling sounds occurring 5-30 times per minute.
D)   intermittent, loud gurgling sounds.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A nursing instructor quizzes the students on the anatomical structures located in the abdomen.One question was to identify the structures in the right lower quadrants of the abdomen.Which responses by the students would indicate that further study is needed? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cecum
B)   Spleen
C)   Appendix
D)   Duodenum
E)   StomachF)  Sigmoid colonG) C) and E)
H) B) and D)

Question 20

You should be particularly careful when performing deep palpation of the abdomen in patients with suspected

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer of the bowel to prevent metastasis.
B)   ascites to prevent fluid shifting and electrolyte loss.
C)   enlarged spleen to prevent rupture.
D)   fecal impaction or severe diarrhea to prevent pain.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 18: Abdomen

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A female patient reports an increase of involuntary loss of urine with sneezing and coughing.Her past medical history reveals uterine cancer,an abdominal hysterectomy,and radiation therapy.What type of incontinence is she most likely experiencing?

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You should be particularly careful when performing deep palpation of the abdomen in patients with suspected

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Palpation of the abdominal aorta reveals an aorta width of 5 cm and lateral pulsation.This finding suggests a(n)

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A patient reports having vomitus that looks like coffee grounds.You realize this is a description of what?

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In which abdominal quadrant is most of the liver located?

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Parietal pain,which originates in the parietal peritoneum,is described as

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The spleen,gallbladder,stomach,liver,bile duct,small intestine,and large intestine are considered the ____________________ organs.

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intraperitoneal
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A 44-year-old patient is concerned about colorectal cancer because of a change in bowel habits.Which of the following is a risk factor for colorectal cancer?

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When performing an abdominal examination, you should

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A nursing instructor quizzes the students on the anatomical structures located in the abdomen.One question was to identify the structures in the right lower quadrants of the abdomen.Which responses by the students would indicate that further study is needed? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following is cause for concern when palpating the inguinal lymph nodes?

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In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

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Muscle guarding,or tensing of the rectus muscles,during expiration indicates

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Splenic enlargement is indicated when the area of dullness on percussion is over

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A client is diagnosed with hepatitis A and asks the nurse how to avoid infecting other family members.The nurse's response would be based on the understanding that the spread of hepatitis A is primarily

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Normal bowel sounds are heard as

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A scaphoid abdomen is characterized as a(n)

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You note marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area when inspecting a patient's abdomen.These most likely indicate

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A female patient reports an increase of involuntary loss of urine with sneezing and coughing.Her past medical history reveals uterine cancer,an abdominal hysterectomy,and radiation therapy.What type of incontinence is she most likely experiencing?

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Parietal pain,which originates in the parietal peritoneum,is described as

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