chapter 9 & 10 Flashcards
An abnormality of which of the following structures is likely to result in a muscle spasm of the rectus abdominis below the umbilicus?
appendix
Palpation of McBurney’s point is essential in the examination of a patient with possible acute appendicitis. Where is McBurney’s point?
halway betweeen umbilicus and ASIS
Visceral pain fibers are only sensitive to which of the following?
stretching
Pain associated with gallstones will become worse how long after eating a meal?
1-3 hours
Numbness and weakness of the lower extremities have been reported as a result of deficiency of which vitamin?
B12
Abuse of what over-the-counter pain reliever is the leading cause of sudden liver failure in adults in the United States?
acetometafin
Which of the following is not a risk factor for development of gallstones
small frame
Which of the following types of hepatitis does not have a carrier state?
A
Which of the following conditions can occur during the following situation: A therapist is taking a patient’s blood pressure and observes the patient’s hand going into an extension tremor when the blood pressure cuff is deflating?
Asterixis
Abnormal levels of which of the following, as a result of liver damage, cause asterixis?
ammonia
Bilirubin would cause the skin to change color at what level?
??
Gallbladder impairment can present as a dysfunction with which of the following ribs?
10-12
Which of the following should be carefully monitored in an individual with primary biliary cirrhosis?
Calcium and vitamin D
At what point during the natural progression of hepatitis will an individual have jaundice?
icteric
Which of the following positions is likely to relieve pain associated with esophagitis?
sitting upright?
