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Gi And Abdomen

  1. The liver takes up more space in the abdominal cavity of an infant and may extend 2 cm below the rib cage
    True
  2. When palpating the abdomen, the nurse notices a mass in the LUQ, lateral to the MLC. Which Organ is involved?
    Left kidney

    Liver

    Sigmoid colon

    Spleen
  3. While auscultating the abdomen of an adult male, you hear a swishing noise that is systolic in timing over the upper midline area. This finding is
    Consistent with hyperactive bowel sounds

    • Indicative of an abdominal aneurysm
    • Suggestive of a venus hum

    Consistent with hiatal hernia

    within normal limits
  4. What is a structure in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
    Right kidney

    Stomach

    • Sigmoid colon
    • Liver

    Spleen
  5. Which of the following is a function of the liver?
    Produces, secretes, concentrates and stores bile

    Produces and secretes bile

    Produce bilibrubin

    Concentrate and stores biles

    Breaks down B complex vitamin
  6. The nurse is percussing the patient's abdomen and hears tympany. Which anatomic features explain the findings of tympany with stomach percussion?
    The Stomach is hollow

    The stomach is a muscular organ

    The stomach secretes digestive enzymes

    The stomach is flask-shaped
  7. What question does the nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain?
    How severe is your pain on a scale of 0-10?

    Which food aggravates the pain

    Have you traveled recently outside of the US?

    Have you noticed a change in your bowel habits?
  8. The nurse palpates the abdomen to gather data about which organs located in the right upper quadrant?
    Uterus, if enlarged, and right ovary

    Stomach and spleen

    Right ureter and ascending colon

    Liver and gallbladder
  9. A 50 year old patient asks how he can reduce his risk of colon cancer. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
    "Taking antacids for heartburn can help prevent colon cancer"

    "regular exercise to reduce body fat helps prevent colon cancer"

    "A diet high in animal protein reduces the risk"

    "Take vitamin C daily helps reduce the risk"
  10. The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment. What assessment techniques should be included in the assessment?
    • Auscultation √
    • Percussion   √
    • Palpation      √
    • Inspection    √
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queent091704
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Gi And Abdomen
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The liver takes up more space in the abdominal cavity of an infant and may extend 2 cm below the rib cage
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