NR 414 Exam #3 questions with correct answers
Aorta Correct Answer-Around the belly button.
Should be 2.5-3cm. If larger, could be an aneurism.
Internal anatomy of the abdomen with solid viscera Correct Answer-
Liver, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, uterus
Internal anatomy of the abdomen with hollow viscera Correct Answer-
Stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, bladder
Which kidney is higher? Correct Answer-Left kidney is higher
Pyrosis Correct Answer-Heartburn
Changes of the GI system in the aging adult Correct Answer-Changes
occur but do not significantly affect function when no disease present.
Salivation decreases, causing a dry mouth and decreased sense of taste.
Esophageal emptying is delayed.
Gastric acid secretion decreases with aging; may cause pernicious
anemia (it interferes with vitamin B12 absorption), iron deficiency
anemia, and malabsorption of calcium.
Common causes of Constipation Correct Answer-Decreased physical
activity
Low fiber
,Inadequate intake of water
Bowel obstruction
Side effects of medications
Hypothyroidism
When should you palpate painful areas? Correct Answer-Last
What are the vascular sounds in which you would use the bell of your
stethoscope? Correct Answer-Aorta, Renal arteries, iliac arteries,
femoral arteries.
How do you check for CVA tenderness? Correct Answer-Percuss the
lower back
Reasons for Abdominal Distention Correct Answer-Obestiy
Air/Gas
Ascites
Pregnancy
Constipation
Tumor
Peristalsis of the Bowel Correct Answer-Under control of the nervous
system
Contractions every 3 to 12 min
, Mass peristalsis sweeps (having a bowel movement) occur one to four
times each 24 hours period
⅓ to ½ of food is excreted in stool within 24 hours
Potential effects of medications on stool Correct Answer-Aspirin,
anticoagulants: pink to red to black stool
Iron salts: black stool
Antacids: white discoloration or speckling in stool
Antibiotics: green-gray color
Stool Collection Process Correct Answer-Void first so no urine in the
sample
Defecate into the container rather than toilet bowl
Do not place toilet tissue in the bedpan or specimen container
Organs in Right Upper Quadrant Correct Answer-Liver
Gallbladder
Duodenum
Head of pancreas
Right kidney and adrenal gland
Hepatic flexure of colon
Part of ascending and transverse colon
Organs in Left Upper Quadrant Correct Answer-Stomach
Aorta Correct Answer-Around the belly button.
Should be 2.5-3cm. If larger, could be an aneurism.
Internal anatomy of the abdomen with solid viscera Correct Answer-
Liver, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, uterus
Internal anatomy of the abdomen with hollow viscera Correct Answer-
Stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, bladder
Which kidney is higher? Correct Answer-Left kidney is higher
Pyrosis Correct Answer-Heartburn
Changes of the GI system in the aging adult Correct Answer-Changes
occur but do not significantly affect function when no disease present.
Salivation decreases, causing a dry mouth and decreased sense of taste.
Esophageal emptying is delayed.
Gastric acid secretion decreases with aging; may cause pernicious
anemia (it interferes with vitamin B12 absorption), iron deficiency
anemia, and malabsorption of calcium.
Common causes of Constipation Correct Answer-Decreased physical
activity
Low fiber
,Inadequate intake of water
Bowel obstruction
Side effects of medications
Hypothyroidism
When should you palpate painful areas? Correct Answer-Last
What are the vascular sounds in which you would use the bell of your
stethoscope? Correct Answer-Aorta, Renal arteries, iliac arteries,
femoral arteries.
How do you check for CVA tenderness? Correct Answer-Percuss the
lower back
Reasons for Abdominal Distention Correct Answer-Obestiy
Air/Gas
Ascites
Pregnancy
Constipation
Tumor
Peristalsis of the Bowel Correct Answer-Under control of the nervous
system
Contractions every 3 to 12 min
, Mass peristalsis sweeps (having a bowel movement) occur one to four
times each 24 hours period
⅓ to ½ of food is excreted in stool within 24 hours
Potential effects of medications on stool Correct Answer-Aspirin,
anticoagulants: pink to red to black stool
Iron salts: black stool
Antacids: white discoloration or speckling in stool
Antibiotics: green-gray color
Stool Collection Process Correct Answer-Void first so no urine in the
sample
Defecate into the container rather than toilet bowl
Do not place toilet tissue in the bedpan or specimen container
Organs in Right Upper Quadrant Correct Answer-Liver
Gallbladder
Duodenum
Head of pancreas
Right kidney and adrenal gland
Hepatic flexure of colon
Part of ascending and transverse colon
Organs in Left Upper Quadrant Correct Answer-Stomach
