Question

. en alain mveer a. True b. False 12. Pain on release of pressure confirms ,which is a sign ot peritoneal inflammation. a. Cough tenderness b. Blumberg's sign c. Murphy sign d. Hepatomegaly 13. The assessment finding noted in question #12 accompanies which of the following disease processes? a. Umbilical hernia b. Ectopic pregnancy c. Esophageal varices d. Appendicitis 14. A 44-year-old female presents to the ED with complaints of sever nausea/vomiting and RUQ pain for two days. The patient reports the nausea and pain to be worse after eating. On assessment the nurse notes the patient to have guarding with palpation of the area and a (+) Murphy's Sign, what disease process is the RN suspicious of? a. Hepatomegaly b. Cholecystitis c. Small Bowel Obstruction d. Aortic Aneurysm 15. A 56-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset of left flank pain and left lower quadrant pain. The patient's wife also reports, "He also threw up his dinner and has been sweating a lot." Which of the following question by the nurse is MOST appropriate to ask next? a. "Have you noticed any blood in your urine?" b. "Do you smoke cigarettes?" c. "How many alcoholic beverages do you consume each day?" d. "Do you eat a lot of fatty foods?"
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Answer 1

11.when palpating, move counter-clockwise.

b.False

Examine all of the abdominal regions, moving in a clockwise direction. Slightly lift your hand as you move to a different spot, and avoid sudden jabs.

12. pain on release of pressure confirms ..... . ............ . which is a sign of peritoneal inflamation.

a. Cough tenderness