18 Questions
What is the typical range for hyperactive bowel sounds per minute?
35-40
Which group has a high lactose intolerance incidence according to the text?
African Americans
What is the typical behavior of the gastrocolic reflex?
Facilitates bowel elimination
Which condition is associated with increased adipose tissue and decreased muscle tone leading to a rounded abdomen?
Obesity
What does a distended and palpable tense mass suggest according to the text?
Urine retention
Which group is reported to have a slower peristalsis and less frequent bowel movements?
Native Americans
What effect does muscle guarding have on the abdomen?
Causes local tenderness and hypersensitivity
2
This one
Which one of these is the most correct?
This one
What should you look for during abdominal auscultation to indicate liver disease?
Visible venous patterns
What does a loud bruit during abdominal auscultation indicate?
Liver disease
Which group is not reported to have a high incidence of lactose intolerance according to the text?
Mediterranean groups
What effect does high fiber diets with a high quantity of raw fresh foods have on bowel elimination?
Facilitation of bowel elimination
What is the typical behavior of hyperactive bowel sounds?
>35 per minute
Where might tenderness be felt during deep palpation of the abdomen?
Near xiphoid process
What does a distended and palpable tense mass suggest according to the text?
Urine retention
Which group is associated with decreased salivation according to the text?
Asians
What is the typical range for hypoactive bowel sounds?
<2 sounds in 2 minutes
Test your knowledge on nursing assessment techniques including inspecting lower extremities, palpating, checking skin temperature and peripheral pulses, assessing range of motion and muscle strength, and grading the intensity of pulses. Be prepared to identify proper fitting of prostheses and assess clients with venous insufficiency.
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