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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
- Absorption of nutrients (correct)
- Digestion of carbohydrates
- Absorption of water
- Digestion of proteins
Which structure originates in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) and attaches to the small intestine at the ileocecal valve?
Which structure originates in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) and attaches to the small intestine at the ileocecal valve?
- Appendix (correct)
- Transverse colon
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
What is the approximate length of the large intestine?
What is the approximate length of the large intestine?
- 6.0 centimeters
- 2.5 centimeters
- 7.0 meters
- 1.4 meters (correct)
Where does the digestive tract originate?
Where does the digestive tract originate?
Which abdominal structure is located in the RLQ and has its lower pole there?
Which abdominal structure is located in the RLQ and has its lower pole there?
What is the function of the Hepatic flexure of the colon?
What is the function of the Hepatic flexure of the colon?
What is the correct way to assess for rebound tenderness in a client with abdominal pain or tenderness?
What is the correct way to assess for rebound tenderness in a client with abdominal pain or tenderness?
What is the purpose of validating the abdominal assessment data?
What is the purpose of validating the abdominal assessment data?
When assessing for psoas sign, how should the right leg of the client be positioned?
When assessing for psoas sign, how should the right leg of the client be positioned?
What is the recommended position for the client during abdominal girth measurement?
What is the recommended position for the client during abdominal girth measurement?
If a tape measure is not available for measuring abdominal girth, what can be used as an alternative?
If a tape measure is not available for measuring abdominal girth, what can be used as an alternative?
Where should the tape measure be placed when measuring abdominal girth?
Where should the tape measure be placed when measuring abdominal girth?
Which source of abdominal pain is characterized by a burning, gnawing sensation?
Which source of abdominal pain is characterized by a burning, gnawing sensation?
What condition can present with a variable sharp, knifelike abdominal pain?
What condition can present with a variable sharp, knifelike abdominal pain?
What condition may manifest as a dull, aching abdominal pain?
What condition may manifest as a dull, aching abdominal pain?
Which condition could present with a purple discoloration at the flanks (Grey-Turner sign)?
Which condition could present with a purple discoloration at the flanks (Grey-Turner sign)?
What is a possible cause of abdominal pain characterized by pressure and associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy?
What is a possible cause of abdominal pain characterized by pressure and associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy?
Which condition could produce crampy abdominal pain?
Which condition could produce crampy abdominal pain?
What is the recommended method for taking all future measurements?
What is the recommended method for taking all future measurements?
Why should the nurse mark the abdomen with a ballpoint pen?
Why should the nurse mark the abdomen with a ballpoint pen?
How does obesity typically affect the abdomen's appearance?
How does obesity typically affect the abdomen's appearance?
What percussion tone is typically elicited in the presence of fibroids or masses?
What percussion tone is typically elicited in the presence of fibroids or masses?
What is the primary indicator of ascitic fluid in the abdomen?
What is the primary indicator of ascitic fluid in the abdomen?
How does fluid in the abdomen affect percussion sounds?
How does fluid in the abdomen affect percussion sounds?
Where is venous hum normally heard during abdominal auscultation?
Where is venous hum normally heard during abdominal auscultation?
What is the significance of finding a friction rub over the liver and spleen during auscultation?
What is the significance of finding a friction rub over the liver and spleen during auscultation?
How is the lower border of liver dullness determined using abdominal percussion technique?
How is the lower border of liver dullness determined using abdominal percussion technique?
What does accentuated tympany or hyperresonance over a gaseous distended abdomen indicate?
What does accentuated tympany or hyperresonance over a gaseous distended abdomen indicate?
What change in sound indicates the descent of the liver during abdominal percussion?
What change in sound indicates the descent of the liver during abdominal percussion?
Where is the upper border of liver dullness located?
Where is the upper border of liver dullness located?
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