Ch 16 Question

Question 0

Distention of the abdomen I’d gauged by:

Answer 0

Visualization

Question 1

Peritonitis, with associated fluid loss, is the result of:

Answer 1

Abnormal shift of fluid from bloodstream into body tissue

Question 2

A hernia that returns to its proper body cavity is said to be:

Answer 2

Reducible

Question 3

A patient who presents with vomiting, signs of shock, and history of eating disorder and alcohol abuse is likely to be suffering from:

Answer 3

Mallory-Weiss syndrome

Question 4

When an organ of the abdomen is enlarged, rough palpation may cause________ of the organs.

Answer 4

Rupture

Question 5

Severe back pain may be associated with which of the following conditions?

A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. PID
C. Appendicitis
D. Mittelschmerz

Answer 5

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 6

The_________ are found in the retroperitoneal space.

Answer 6

Kidneys, ovaries, and pancreas

Question 7

____________ can be caused by an obstructing gallstone, alcohol abuse, and other diseases.

Answer 7

Pancreatitis

Question 8

________ commonly produces symptoms about 30 minutes after a particularly fatty meal and usually at night.

Answer 8

Cholecystis

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common disease that produces signs of an acute abdomen?

A. Diverticulitis
B. Cholecystis
C. Acute appendicitis
D. Glomerulonephritis

Answer 9

Glomerulonephritis

Question 10

_________ occur(s) when there is excess pressure within the portal system and surrounding vessel; may lead to life-threatening bleeding.

Answer 10

Esophageal rupture

Question 11

A patient presents with lower quadrant abdominal pain, tenderness above the pubic bone, and frequent urination with urgency. What is the MOST likely underlying condition?

Answer 11

Cystitis

Question 12

Infected pouches in the lining of the colon are associated with:

Answer 12

Diverticulitis

Question 13

Pregnancy, straining at stool, and chronic constipation cause increased pressure that could result in:

Answer 13

Hemorrhoids

Question 14

Diarrhea is the principal symptom in:

Answer 14

Gastroenteritis

Question 15

Bowel inflammation, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids are common causes of bleeding in the:

Answer 15

Lower GI tract

Question 16

A patient complains of heartburn, pain with swallowing, and feeling like an object is stuck in the throat. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Answer 16

Esophagitis

Question 17

Pain that initially starts in the umbilical area and then later moves to the lower right quadrant is typically associated with:

Answer 17

Appendicitis

Question 18

When the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation, this is referred to:

Answer 18

Guarding

Question 19

If a patient misses a dialysis treatment, weakness and_________ can be the first in a series of conditions that can become progressively more serious.

Answer 19

Pulmonary edema

Question 20

________ regulates the amount of glucose in the bloodstream.

Answer 20

Insulin

Question 21

Regulation of acidity and blood pressure is largely attributed to the:

Answer 21

Kidneys

Question 22

Which of the following organs is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in regulation of red blood cells and the immune system?

Answer 22

Spleen

Question 23

________ is responsible for the breakdown of starches into sugar.

Answer 23

Amylase