NURS 330 exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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What organs are located in the Right Upper Quadrant - Liver
(RUQ)? - Gallbladder
- Duodenum
- Head of pancreas
- RT kidney & adrenal gland
- Part of colon
What organs are located in the Left Upper Quadrant - Stomach
(LUQ)? - Spleen
- Left lobe of liver
- Body of pancreas
- LT kidney & adrenal gland
- Part of colon
What organs are located in the Right Lower Quadrant - Cecum
(RLQ)? - Appendix
- RT ovary & tube
- RT ureter
- RT spermatic cord
What organs are located in the Left Lower Quadrant - Part of descending colon
(LLQ)? - Sigmoid colon
- LT ovary & tube
- LT ureter
- LT spermatic cord
What organs are considered located in the MIDLINE of - Aorta
the abdomen? - Uterus
- Bladder
, What chronic conditions should be asked about - DM
regarding the GI system (Present Health)? - Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Gall bladder issues
- Appendix removed?
What general health questions are asked during the - Abdominal pain?
Subjective Data-Present Health assessment? - Taking any medication? (Note: Many meds cause nausea, stomach discomfort)
- Have you noticed any abdominal distention?
What problems with digestion should be inquired about? - Heartburn/indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
What are the key subjective questions about elimination - When was last bowel movement?
and intake? - Appetite
Describe Bristol Stool Types Type 1: separate, hard lumps
Type 2: solid, lumpy
Type 3: solid, smooth with cracks
Type 4: soft, snake-like
Type 5: soft blobs, clear edges
Type 6: mushy, fluffy pieces
Type 7: watery, no solid pieces
What nursing education/assessment points are Types 1 & 2 (constipation):
mentioned in relation to stool consistency? - Increase fiber
- potentially caused by dehydration
Types 5, 6, & 7 (diarrhea):
- Make adjustments to diet
- Hydration is important / can cause dehydration
- Look for infections
- Assess Skin turgor
What GI diseases should the nurse ask if the patient has - Ulcers
been diagnosed with? - Gallbladder problems
- Hepatitis
- Colitis
- Hernias
What questions should be asked about the patient's - Have you had any abdominal surgeries or colonoscopies? Any complications?
surgical or family history? - Family history of GI cancer or hepatitis?
What are the key preparation steps for the physical - Ensure Lighting
abdominal assessment? - Expose abdomen
- Person should have emptied bladder
- Keep room warm
- Stethoscope end piece and your hands should be warm
- May need tape measure (abdominal girth)
- Inquire about any painful areas
Answers
What organs are located in the Right Upper Quadrant - Liver
(RUQ)? - Gallbladder
- Duodenum
- Head of pancreas
- RT kidney & adrenal gland
- Part of colon
What organs are located in the Left Upper Quadrant - Stomach
(LUQ)? - Spleen
- Left lobe of liver
- Body of pancreas
- LT kidney & adrenal gland
- Part of colon
What organs are located in the Right Lower Quadrant - Cecum
(RLQ)? - Appendix
- RT ovary & tube
- RT ureter
- RT spermatic cord
What organs are located in the Left Lower Quadrant - Part of descending colon
(LLQ)? - Sigmoid colon
- LT ovary & tube
- LT ureter
- LT spermatic cord
What organs are considered located in the MIDLINE of - Aorta
the abdomen? - Uterus
- Bladder
, What chronic conditions should be asked about - DM
regarding the GI system (Present Health)? - Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Gall bladder issues
- Appendix removed?
What general health questions are asked during the - Abdominal pain?
Subjective Data-Present Health assessment? - Taking any medication? (Note: Many meds cause nausea, stomach discomfort)
- Have you noticed any abdominal distention?
What problems with digestion should be inquired about? - Heartburn/indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
What are the key subjective questions about elimination - When was last bowel movement?
and intake? - Appetite
Describe Bristol Stool Types Type 1: separate, hard lumps
Type 2: solid, lumpy
Type 3: solid, smooth with cracks
Type 4: soft, snake-like
Type 5: soft blobs, clear edges
Type 6: mushy, fluffy pieces
Type 7: watery, no solid pieces
What nursing education/assessment points are Types 1 & 2 (constipation):
mentioned in relation to stool consistency? - Increase fiber
- potentially caused by dehydration
Types 5, 6, & 7 (diarrhea):
- Make adjustments to diet
- Hydration is important / can cause dehydration
- Look for infections
- Assess Skin turgor
What GI diseases should the nurse ask if the patient has - Ulcers
been diagnosed with? - Gallbladder problems
- Hepatitis
- Colitis
- Hernias
What questions should be asked about the patient's - Have you had any abdominal surgeries or colonoscopies? Any complications?
surgical or family history? - Family history of GI cancer or hepatitis?
What are the key preparation steps for the physical - Ensure Lighting
abdominal assessment? - Expose abdomen
- Person should have emptied bladder
- Keep room warm
- Stethoscope end piece and your hands should be warm
- May need tape measure (abdominal girth)
- Inquire about any painful areas
