N307 Exam 2 questions with correct answers.

N307 Exam 2 questions with correct answers
What is in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)? Correct Answer-Liver
Rt Kidney
Colon
Gall bladder
Pancreas


What is in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)? Correct Answer-Stomach
Spleen
Lt Kidney
Pancreas
Colon


What is in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)? Correct Answer-Colon
Small intestine
Appendix
Uterus
Ureter
Major vein/artery


What is in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)? Correct Answer-Colon
Small intestine
Ureter

,Uterus
Major vein/artery


What is anatomically midline in the abdomen? Correct Answer-Uterus
Pancreas
Bladder
Small intestine
Aorta
Spleen


What are the functions of the Gastrointestinal System Correct Answer-
Motility (peristalsis)
Secretion
Absorption and digestion
Elimination
Metabolism


What does normal look like for the abdomen? Correct Answer-Flat
contour
soft, nontender
smooth/symmetric
No masses noted
Positive bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants

, Important subjective question Correct Answer-Past abdominal surgery
(abdominal adhesions)
Diet
Elimination
pain


Order of Objective for abdominal? Correct Answer-Inspect
AUSCULTATE
percuss
palpate


What should u do during abdominal assessment if the patient has an NG
tube. Correct Answer-Turn off during suction during auscultation


Normal amount of bowel sounds Correct Answer-5-34/min


What should you do to determine if the bowel sounds are absent?
Correct Answer-Listen to each quadrant for 5 minutes


Percussion of abdomen: tympany. Correct Answer-air filled, hollow like
a drum


Percussion of abdomen: dullness Correct Answer-Fluid filled, a thud.