NUR 676 Exam 3 - Questions With Correct Solutions
1. An adult patient reports intermittent, crampy abdominal pain with
vomiting. The provider notes marked abdominal distention and hyperactive
bowel sounds. What will the provider do initially? Right Ans - Obtain
upright and supine radiologic views of the abdomen
2. A patient is in clinic for evaluation of sudden onset of abdominal pain. The
provider palpates a pulsatile, painful mass between the xiphoid process and
the umbilicus. What is the initial action? Right Ans - Transfer the patient to
the emergency department for a surgical consultation.
3. Which symptoms noted in a patient reporting abdominal pain are
suggestive of appendicitis? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - Abdominal
rigidity along with pain
Pain accompanied by low-grade fever
Pain occurring prior to nausea and vomiting
A patient has recurrent constipation which improves with laxative use but
returns when laxatives are discontinued. Which pharmacologic treatment will
the provider recommend for long-term management? Right Ans -
Methylcellulose
A patient is diagnosed with chronic constipation uses polyethylene glycol and
reports increased abdominal discomfort with nausea and vomiting. What is
the initial action by the provider? Right Ans - Obtain radiographic
abdominal studies
A patient reports a decrease in the frequency of stools and asks about
treatment for constipation. Which findings are part of the Rome IV criteria for
diagnosing constipation? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - Feeling of
incomplete evacuation
Hard or lumpy stools
Symptoms present for 3 months
A patient, who first developed acute diarrhea 2 weeks ago, presents to clinic
reporting profuse watery, bloody diarrheal stools 6 to 8 times daily. The
provider notes a toxic appearance with moderate dehydration. Which test is
1. An adult patient reports intermittent, crampy abdominal pain with
vomiting. The provider notes marked abdominal distention and hyperactive
bowel sounds. What will the provider do initially? Right Ans - Obtain
upright and supine radiologic views of the abdomen
2. A patient is in clinic for evaluation of sudden onset of abdominal pain. The
provider palpates a pulsatile, painful mass between the xiphoid process and
the umbilicus. What is the initial action? Right Ans - Transfer the patient to
the emergency department for a surgical consultation.
3. Which symptoms noted in a patient reporting abdominal pain are
suggestive of appendicitis? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - Abdominal
rigidity along with pain
Pain accompanied by low-grade fever
Pain occurring prior to nausea and vomiting
A patient has recurrent constipation which improves with laxative use but
returns when laxatives are discontinued. Which pharmacologic treatment will
the provider recommend for long-term management? Right Ans -
Methylcellulose
A patient is diagnosed with chronic constipation uses polyethylene glycol and
reports increased abdominal discomfort with nausea and vomiting. What is
the initial action by the provider? Right Ans - Obtain radiographic
abdominal studies
A patient reports a decrease in the frequency of stools and asks about
treatment for constipation. Which findings are part of the Rome IV criteria for
diagnosing constipation? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - Feeling of
incomplete evacuation
Hard or lumpy stools
Symptoms present for 3 months
A patient, who first developed acute diarrhea 2 weeks ago, presents to clinic
reporting profuse watery, bloody diarrheal stools 6 to 8 times daily. The
provider notes a toxic appearance with moderate dehydration. Which test is
