Rlq organs Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Proper order of techniques for abdominal assessment is - 1)inspection, 2) auscultation, 3) percussion, and 4) palpation. Abdominal assessment - performed in this order as percussion and palpation can increase peristalsis, which can give a false interpretation of bowel sounds. tympanic sounds are heard over - hollow organs such as the stomach and intestines while dull notes are heard - over solid organs such as the liver, kidneys and a full bladder. Normally, the spleen is - not palpable ...

Visceral Correct Answer originates in organs, poorly localized; usually felt near midline; caused by stretching or organ capsule Parietal Correct Answer originates in the parietal peritoneum and caused by inflammation; steady, achy, more localized, aggravated by movement or coughing Referred Correct Answer felt at sites that are innervated at the same spinal levels as the original organ and develops as the pain becomes more intense (dermatomes) Nine section system Correct Answer epigast...

tonsil grading scale - 1+: visible 2+: halfway b/n tonsillar pillars and uvula 3+: touching uvula 4+: touching each other (1-2 in healthy people) normal contour of abdomen - flat or rounded contour of the abdomen describes - nutritional state how to auscultate bowel sounds - use diaphragm of stethoscope, hold lightly against skin, begin in RLQ how long do you need to auscultate in each quadrant to determine bowel sounds are completely absent - 5 minutes how to auscultate vascular soun...

NURS 190 Quiz 4 Abdomen and How do you position a patient to assess abdomen? - correct answers supine Flat abdomen - correct answers a straight horizontal line is observed from the costal margin to the symphysis pubis. This contour is common in a thin person Rounded abdomen - correct answers sometimes called convex abdomen. The horizontal line now curves outward, indicating an increasein abdominal fat or a decrease in muscle tone. This contor is considered normal in the toddler and pregnan...

Bontrager Chapter 3 Abdomen Exam Questions And Answers What is the most common abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- AP supine often called the KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) Plain radiographs are taken without the use of what? - ANSWER- contrast Acute abdominal series may show what? - ANSWER- bowel obstruction perforations involving: free intraperitoneal air excessive fluid in abdomen intra-abdominal mass air outside the digestive tract - ANSWER- intraperitoneal air how many radiogra...

pain - complex interaction between physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and environmental factors gate control theory - other sensations, such as touch, may block or close the pain gate-a distraction neuromatrix theory - brain produces patterns of nerve impulses drawn from various inputs, including genetic, psychologic, and cognitive experiences pain perception systems - sensory-discriminative, affective-motivational, cognitive-evaluative sensory-discriminative - presence, characte...

NUR 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE VERRIFIED What is gastritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - CORRECT ANSWER-the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly...

viscera - correct answer - all the internal organs inside the abdominal cavity peritoneum - correct answer - membrane that lines the abdominal wall (parietal) and covers surface (visceral) of most organs solid viscera - correct answer - maintain characteristic shape - liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus hollow viscera - correct answer - shape depends on content - stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, and bladder abdomen - correct answer - d...

NREMT Advanced-EMT 2023-2024 A+ Decreased Afterload Effects - ANS-Decreased Arteriole Pressure = Decreased Aortic Pressure = Left Ventricle Works Better Cushing's Triad - ANS-SxS of Increased Intracranial Pressure Increased Systolic Pressure Widened Pulse Pressure Decreased Pulse and Respiratory Rate PAT: Pediatric Assessment Triangle - ANS-General Appearance Work of Breathing Circulation to the Skin Beck's Triad - ANS-Indicates Cardiac Tamponade HoTN, JVD, Muffled Heart Tones ...

NURS 190 Quiz 4 Abdomen and How do you position a patient to assess abdomen? - correct answers supine Flat abdomen - correct answers a straight horizontal line is observed from the costal margin to the symphysis pubis. This contour is common in a thin person Rounded abdomen - correct answers sometimes called convex abdomen. The horizontal line now curves outward, indicating an increasein abdominal fat or a decrease in muscle tone. This contor is considered normal in the toddler and pregnan...