APPENDICITIS EXAM 10 PCCUA
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which condition prompts the nurse to recommend a clear liquid diet to a post-
appendectomy client? - Answer-Client's bowel sounds have returned.
A client had a laparoscopic appendectomy last night. Which assessment finding should
concern the nurse? - Answer-Fever.
For which intervention are African American children with appendicitis less likely to
receive in the emergency department? - Answer-Adequate pain medication.
A client with acute appendicitis asks the nurse, "Why don't you give me a heating pad? I
think that will help me with my pain." The nurse's response should be based on which
reason? - Answer-It encourages perforation.
A client is admitted with acute appendicitis. Which nursing diagnosis may be
appropriate for this client? - Answer-Fluid volume: Risk for deficit; Risk for infection;
Acute pain.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from an
uncomplicated appendectomy. Which information should the nurse include? - Answer-
Caring for the wound; Recognizing manifestations of infection; Increasing physical
activity; Notifying the healthcare provider with changes.
The nurse is evaluating a client recovering at home after an emergency appendectomy.
Which observation indicates that self-care has been effective: - Answer-The client plans
to recover at home until cleared by the surgeon; The client uses a pillow to splint the
incision before coughing; The client performs abdominal wound care appropriately.
The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination on a client diagnosed with
appendicitis. Which intervention should the nurse include in this assessment? - Answer-
Characteristics of bowel sounds; Presence of abdominal pain on palpation; Contour of
the abdomen; Current body temperature.
A client telephones the health clinic with complaints of generalized abdominal pain
which is aggrevated by moving or walking. The client has not been able to eat for a day
and is nauseated. Which advice should the nurse provide to this client? - Answer-"Seek
immediate medical attention."
Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect with acute appendicitis? - Answer-
Rebound tenderness.
Which condition may occur if the client does not seek medication attention for acute
appendicitis with 24-36 hours? - Answer-Peritonitis; Perforation.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which condition prompts the nurse to recommend a clear liquid diet to a post-
appendectomy client? - Answer-Client's bowel sounds have returned.
A client had a laparoscopic appendectomy last night. Which assessment finding should
concern the nurse? - Answer-Fever.
For which intervention are African American children with appendicitis less likely to
receive in the emergency department? - Answer-Adequate pain medication.
A client with acute appendicitis asks the nurse, "Why don't you give me a heating pad? I
think that will help me with my pain." The nurse's response should be based on which
reason? - Answer-It encourages perforation.
A client is admitted with acute appendicitis. Which nursing diagnosis may be
appropriate for this client? - Answer-Fluid volume: Risk for deficit; Risk for infection;
Acute pain.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from an
uncomplicated appendectomy. Which information should the nurse include? - Answer-
Caring for the wound; Recognizing manifestations of infection; Increasing physical
activity; Notifying the healthcare provider with changes.
The nurse is evaluating a client recovering at home after an emergency appendectomy.
Which observation indicates that self-care has been effective: - Answer-The client plans
to recover at home until cleared by the surgeon; The client uses a pillow to splint the
incision before coughing; The client performs abdominal wound care appropriately.
The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination on a client diagnosed with
appendicitis. Which intervention should the nurse include in this assessment? - Answer-
Characteristics of bowel sounds; Presence of abdominal pain on palpation; Contour of
the abdomen; Current body temperature.
A client telephones the health clinic with complaints of generalized abdominal pain
which is aggrevated by moving or walking. The client has not been able to eat for a day
and is nauseated. Which advice should the nurse provide to this client? - Answer-"Seek
immediate medical attention."
Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect with acute appendicitis? - Answer-
Rebound tenderness.
Which condition may occur if the client does not seek medication attention for acute
appendicitis with 24-36 hours? - Answer-Peritonitis; Perforation.
