NUR 504 - EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A patient has mild epigastric tenderness, normal bowel sounds,
and signs of peritonitis. What do these symptoms suggest?
a. Cholecystitis
b. Peptic ulcer disease
c. Pancreatitis
d. Cirrhosis - correct answer- b. Peptic ulcer disease
A patient suffers from severe pain that seems to radiate from
the abdomen up into her shoulder. Which of the following are
possible?
a. Cholecystitis or biliary stones
b. Appendicitis or intestinal obstruction
c. Pancreatitis or perforated duodenal ulcer
d Abdominal aneurysm or diverticulitis - correct answer- c.
Pancreatitis or perforated duodenal ulcer
A slight deviation of the trachea to the right is considered
normal in palpation; under inspection the trachea should be
midline and appear symmetrical. - correct answer- True
, A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of
wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment?
a. Adrenal disease
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Diabetes
d. Addison's disease - correct answer- c. Diabetes
All parts of the human colon reside in the two lower quadrants
of the abdomen - correct answer- False
An excess of thyroid hormones causes an overabundance of
proteins within blood vessels. - correct answer- False
Asymmetry of the neck muscles potentially suggests an enlarged
thyroid - correct answer- True
Compression of the jugular removes which of the following?
a. Only a venous hum
b. Only a bruit
c. Both a venous hum and a bruit
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A patient has mild epigastric tenderness, normal bowel sounds,
and signs of peritonitis. What do these symptoms suggest?
a. Cholecystitis
b. Peptic ulcer disease
c. Pancreatitis
d. Cirrhosis - correct answer- b. Peptic ulcer disease
A patient suffers from severe pain that seems to radiate from
the abdomen up into her shoulder. Which of the following are
possible?
a. Cholecystitis or biliary stones
b. Appendicitis or intestinal obstruction
c. Pancreatitis or perforated duodenal ulcer
d Abdominal aneurysm or diverticulitis - correct answer- c.
Pancreatitis or perforated duodenal ulcer
A slight deviation of the trachea to the right is considered
normal in palpation; under inspection the trachea should be
midline and appear symmetrical. - correct answer- True
, A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of
wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment?
a. Adrenal disease
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Diabetes
d. Addison's disease - correct answer- c. Diabetes
All parts of the human colon reside in the two lower quadrants
of the abdomen - correct answer- False
An excess of thyroid hormones causes an overabundance of
proteins within blood vessels. - correct answer- False
Asymmetry of the neck muscles potentially suggests an enlarged
thyroid - correct answer- True
Compression of the jugular removes which of the following?
a. Only a venous hum
b. Only a bruit
c. Both a venous hum and a bruit
