Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2
Questions and answers
When examining the abdomen, what is the first examination technique used? -
Inspection
Heel jar causes abdominal pain which indicated peritoneal irritation - Markle's
Sign
Palpation near gallbladder halts inspiration and indicates possible cholecystitis -
Murphey's Sign
Palpation in LLQ causes RLQ pain which could indicate appendicitis - Roving's Sign
Ecchymosis in flank which could indicate hemoperitoneum - Grey Turner Sign
Abdominal pain radiating to left shoulder which could indicate renal calculi,
splenic rupture, or ectopic pregnancy - Kehr's Sign
Palpation of McBurney's point causes pain in the chest/heart or stomach and
could indicate appendicitis - Aaron's Sign
, Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2
Questions and answers
The most pronounced functional change of the gastrointestinal tract in older
adults is: - Decreased motility
Percussion of the abdomen begins with establishing - Overall dullness and
tympany in all quadrants
You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man
with complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal
musculature, a helpful technique is to have the patient: - Flex his or her knees
Which of the following is the most useful adjunct to the history of present illness
when assessing the quantity and degree of a patient's abdominal pain? - Appetite
and recall of last meal
Mrs. James is 7 months pregnant and states that she has developed a problem
with constipation. She eats a well-balanced diet and is usually regular. You should
explain that constipation is common during pregnancy because of changes in the
colorectal areas, such as: - Decreased movement through the colon and increased
water absorption from the stool
Questions and answers
When examining the abdomen, what is the first examination technique used? -
Inspection
Heel jar causes abdominal pain which indicated peritoneal irritation - Markle's
Sign
Palpation near gallbladder halts inspiration and indicates possible cholecystitis -
Murphey's Sign
Palpation in LLQ causes RLQ pain which could indicate appendicitis - Roving's Sign
Ecchymosis in flank which could indicate hemoperitoneum - Grey Turner Sign
Abdominal pain radiating to left shoulder which could indicate renal calculi,
splenic rupture, or ectopic pregnancy - Kehr's Sign
Palpation of McBurney's point causes pain in the chest/heart or stomach and
could indicate appendicitis - Aaron's Sign
, Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2
Questions and answers
The most pronounced functional change of the gastrointestinal tract in older
adults is: - Decreased motility
Percussion of the abdomen begins with establishing - Overall dullness and
tympany in all quadrants
You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man
with complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal
musculature, a helpful technique is to have the patient: - Flex his or her knees
Which of the following is the most useful adjunct to the history of present illness
when assessing the quantity and degree of a patient's abdominal pain? - Appetite
and recall of last meal
Mrs. James is 7 months pregnant and states that she has developed a problem
with constipation. She eats a well-balanced diet and is usually regular. You should
explain that constipation is common during pregnancy because of changes in the
colorectal areas, such as: - Decreased movement through the colon and increased
water absorption from the stool
