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Midterm Exam: NR 569 / NR569 (Latest Update )
Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum | Q&A | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
What are the symptoms of intestinal obstruction? - ANS Rushes of high-pitched, tinkling
peristalsis, hyperactive bowel sounds, sudden onset of colicky abdominal pain, vomiting,
and obstipation.
What are the key signs of salpingitis during a pelvic examination? - ANS Unilateral or
bilateral tenderness on palpation in the lower abdomen, increased bowel sounds, pain
with lateral movement of the cervix and adnexal palpation, chandelier sign, and
tenderness during menstruation.
What are the symptoms of acute diverticulitis? - ANS Intermittent cramping,
constipation, diarrhea, and a palpable mass in the left lower quadrant (LLQ).
What are the symptoms of ureterolithiasis? - ANS Colicky pain that may progress to
constant severe pain, lower abdominal pain radiating to the groin, nausea/vomiting,
abdominal distention, chills, fever, costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria.
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What characterizes acute nausea and vomiting? - ANS Acute infection, ingestion of
toxins, gastrointestinal obstruction or ischemia, new medication, pregnancy, or head
trauma/increased intracranial pressure.
What characterizes chronic nausea and vomiting? - ANS Persistence of symptoms for
more than 1 month, suggesting partial mechanical obstruction, intracranial pathology,
dysmotility, metabolic or endocrine etiology, or psychological disturbance.
What is the purpose of a comprehensive assessment for new patients? - ANS To identify
or rule out physical causes related to patient concerns.
What is the focus of problem-focused assessments for established patients? - ANS To
address specific concerns and assess symptoms related to the body system.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data in patient assessments? -
ANS Subjective data is reported by the patient (SELF), while objective data is observed
through physical assessment and labs.
What is the significance of creating a differential diagnosis? - ANS It involves using
clinical reasoning to distinguish between two or more conditions that share similar signs
and symptoms.
What are pertinent negatives in medical documentation? - ANS Signs and symptoms
that are NOT present but would be expected, which can weaken a diagnosis.
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NR 569
Midterm Exam: NR 569 / NR569 (Latest Update )
Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum | Q&A | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
What are the symptoms of intestinal obstruction? - ANS Rushes of high-pitched, tinkling
peristalsis, hyperactive bowel sounds, sudden onset of colicky abdominal pain, vomiting,
and obstipation.
What are the key signs of salpingitis during a pelvic examination? - ANS Unilateral or
bilateral tenderness on palpation in the lower abdomen, increased bowel sounds, pain
with lateral movement of the cervix and adnexal palpation, chandelier sign, and
tenderness during menstruation.
What are the symptoms of acute diverticulitis? - ANS Intermittent cramping,
constipation, diarrhea, and a palpable mass in the left lower quadrant (LLQ).
What are the symptoms of ureterolithiasis? - ANS Colicky pain that may progress to
constant severe pain, lower abdominal pain radiating to the groin, nausea/vomiting,
abdominal distention, chills, fever, costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria.
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What characterizes acute nausea and vomiting? - ANS Acute infection, ingestion of
toxins, gastrointestinal obstruction or ischemia, new medication, pregnancy, or head
trauma/increased intracranial pressure.
What characterizes chronic nausea and vomiting? - ANS Persistence of symptoms for
more than 1 month, suggesting partial mechanical obstruction, intracranial pathology,
dysmotility, metabolic or endocrine etiology, or psychological disturbance.
What is the purpose of a comprehensive assessment for new patients? - ANS To identify
or rule out physical causes related to patient concerns.
What is the focus of problem-focused assessments for established patients? - ANS To
address specific concerns and assess symptoms related to the body system.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data in patient assessments? -
ANS Subjective data is reported by the patient (SELF), while objective data is observed
through physical assessment and labs.
What is the significance of creating a differential diagnosis? - ANS It involves using
clinical reasoning to distinguish between two or more conditions that share similar signs
and symptoms.
What are pertinent negatives in medical documentation? - ANS Signs and symptoms
that are NOT present but would be expected, which can weaken a diagnosis.
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