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2025 NUR 605 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | PROFESSOR VERIFIED
Describe the proper positioning and preparation of the patient for the
examination. - (answers)Use a strong overhead light & secondary stand light
Drape: Genitalia and female breasts
Position for abdominal wall relaxation:
Emptied Bladder
Warm room
Supine with head on pillow, knees bent,State arms at side or across chest
Examine painful areas last
Discuss inspection of the abdomen, including findings that should be noted. -
(answers)Contour: Flat, Scaphoid, Rounded, Protuberant [nutritional state]
Symmetry: No budges, masses (hernia)
Umbilicus: Midline, inverted, no discoloration, inflammation
Skin: smooth, even, possible striae (recent=pink or blue)
Pulsation: may see aorta pulsate
Hair Distribution: pubic hair male (diamond shape) female (inverted triangle)
Demeanor: benign facial expression, relaxed
State the rationale for performing auscultation of the abdomen before palpation
or percussion. - (answers)Palpation and percussion can increase peristalsis, which
would give a false interpretation of bowel sounds.
2025 NUR 605 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | PROFESSOR VERIFIED
Describe the proper positioning and preparation of the patient for the
examination. - (answers)Use a strong overhead light & secondary stand light
Drape: Genitalia and female breasts
Position for abdominal wall relaxation:
Emptied Bladder
Warm room
Supine with head on pillow, knees bent,State arms at side or across chest
Examine painful areas last
Discuss inspection of the abdomen, including findings that should be noted. -
(answers)Contour: Flat, Scaphoid, Rounded, Protuberant [nutritional state]
Symmetry: No budges, masses (hernia)
Umbilicus: Midline, inverted, no discoloration, inflammation
Skin: smooth, even, possible striae (recent=pink or blue)
Pulsation: may see aorta pulsate
Hair Distribution: pubic hair male (diamond shape) female (inverted triangle)
Demeanor: benign facial expression, relaxed
State the rationale for performing auscultation of the abdomen before palpation
or percussion. - (answers)Palpation and percussion can increase peristalsis, which
would give a false interpretation of bowel sounds.
