fnp exam 4

Question 1

5 Signs that can test for appendicitis and peritonitis

Answer 1

Psoas sign
Obturator sign
Rovsing sign
Mcburneys point
Markle test

Question 2

Psoas sign

Answer 2

when patient raises his or her right thigh against NP’s hand on their knee, pain=positive

Question 3

Obturator sign

Answer 3

lie flat with right knee bent 90 degrees, rotate hip internally, pain=positive

Question 4

Rovsing’s sign

Answer 4

palpating Left LQ and feeling pain in Right LQ

Question 5

McBurneys point

Answer 5

pain 2 inches in between right anterior superior iliac spine and umbilicus

Question 6

Markle test (heel jar)

Answer 6

pt standing on toes and drops suddenly to heels with jarring landing, pain in lower abdomen = positive

Question 7

1 Sign and maneuver for cholecystitis

Answer 7

palpating RUQ on inspiration, sudden stop in breathing = positive

Question 8

Types of bulk laxatives

Answer 8

Metamucil and Citrucel,

Question 9

Types of stimulant laxatives

Answer 9

Docusate, Bisacodyl, Senna

Question 10

Osmotic laxatives

Answer 10

Milk of Magnesia, Lactulose, Miralax, Glycerin suppositories