Chapter 16- The Gastrointestinal and Renal System

Chapter 16- The Gastrointestinal and Renal
System


1. During a physical assessment of the abdomen, the nurse palpates a small mass above a
patient's symphysis pubis. What should the nurse do at this time?
A) Gently press down on the mass.
B) Stop the examination.
C) Auscultate the mass.
D) Percuss the mass.


2. The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination of a patient's abdomen. Identify
the area on the diagram where the nurse will focus the assessment of the patient's
gallbladder.




A) Location A
B) Location B

C) Location C
D) Location D


3. During the physical examination of the abdomen, the nurse palpates a mass in the
patient's right lower quadrant. The nurse suspects that this mass could be associated
with which organs? (Select all that apply.)
A) Appendix
B) Bladder
C) Ascending colon
D) Right kidney
E) Transverse colon


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4. During the health history of the urinary system, a patient tells the nurse about “leaking”
urine when coughing or laughing. The nurse should focus additional questions to
address which health problem?




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