APPENDICITIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
b,c,d,e - Answer-A client with severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain says that the
pain has suddenly stopped. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client?
(Select all that apply.)
a Anticipate discharge orders to be written
b Anticipate intravenous fluid administration
c Prepare the client for surgery
d Expect orders for intravenous antibiotics
e Notify the physician
d - Answer-The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a client with chronic
appendicitis. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?
a Client engages in quiet activity 1 hour before going to sleep
b Client meets with family or friends at least once a week
c Client walks for 30 minutes three times a week
d Client eats fruit with breakfast and a salad for lunch
a,b,d - Answer-How is appendicitis classified?
(Select all that apply.)
a Gangrenous
b Simple
c Inflamed
d Perforated
e Infected
a,c,e - Answer-Which risk factors contribute to the development of appendicitis?
(Select all that apply.)
, a Adolescent male
b Age less than 4 years
c High-carbohydrate diet
d Caucasian race
e Low-fiber diet
b - Answer-Which clinical manifestation is expected with acute appendicitis?
a Reduced pain after vomiting
b Rebound tenderness
c High fever
d Pain relieved with ambulation
c - Answer-Which test is used to diagnose acute appendicitis?
a MRI of the pelvis
b CT scan of the abdomen
c Abdominal ultrasound
d Lower gastrointestinal study
a,b - Answer-What are the advantages of a laparoscopic appendectomy?
(Select all that apply.)
a Fewer complications
b Shorter hospitalization
c Less postoperative pain
d Less intravenous fluids used
e Reduced need for wound irrigation
a,c,d - Answer-Which therapies are used to treat peritonitis after a ruptured appendix?
COMPLETE ANSWERS
b,c,d,e - Answer-A client with severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain says that the
pain has suddenly stopped. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client?
(Select all that apply.)
a Anticipate discharge orders to be written
b Anticipate intravenous fluid administration
c Prepare the client for surgery
d Expect orders for intravenous antibiotics
e Notify the physician
d - Answer-The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a client with chronic
appendicitis. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?
a Client engages in quiet activity 1 hour before going to sleep
b Client meets with family or friends at least once a week
c Client walks for 30 minutes three times a week
d Client eats fruit with breakfast and a salad for lunch
a,b,d - Answer-How is appendicitis classified?
(Select all that apply.)
a Gangrenous
b Simple
c Inflamed
d Perforated
e Infected
a,c,e - Answer-Which risk factors contribute to the development of appendicitis?
(Select all that apply.)
, a Adolescent male
b Age less than 4 years
c High-carbohydrate diet
d Caucasian race
e Low-fiber diet
b - Answer-Which clinical manifestation is expected with acute appendicitis?
a Reduced pain after vomiting
b Rebound tenderness
c High fever
d Pain relieved with ambulation
c - Answer-Which test is used to diagnose acute appendicitis?
a MRI of the pelvis
b CT scan of the abdomen
c Abdominal ultrasound
d Lower gastrointestinal study
a,b - Answer-What are the advantages of a laparoscopic appendectomy?
(Select all that apply.)
a Fewer complications
b Shorter hospitalization
c Less postoperative pain
d Less intravenous fluids used
e Reduced need for wound irrigation
a,c,d - Answer-Which therapies are used to treat peritonitis after a ruptured appendix?
