Module 11 Flashcards
Which one of the following organs is not located in the abdomen?
Small intestines
Pancreas
Stomach
Kidney
Kidney
Hypotension can occur after 20 weeks of gestation when a pregnant woman is in a supine position. Which of the following actions by an OEC technician will not prevent hypotension?
Elevating her right hip approximately 1–2 inches
Tipping the spine board so that she is slightly tilted onto her left side
Placing her in the left lateral recumbent position
Elevating her feet 6–12 inches
Elevating her feet 6–12 inches
When a patient has generalized abdominal pain and can only describe a larger area that is painful, it is known as _____________ pain.
visceral
parietal
celiac
rebound
visceral
Which of the following statements about the umbilical cord is true?
It transmits nourishment from the placenta to the fetus.
It always connects to the top side of the uterus.
It connects the placenta and the mother’s uterus.
It detoxifies blood reaching the baby before delivery.
It transmits nourishment from the placenta to the fetus.
Which of the following findings should be of greatest concern when assessing a 33-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant?
Vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain
Recent onset of a fever of 99.3°F
Daily contractions that are irregular and painful
Shortness of breath when lying flat
Vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain
Which of the following statements concerning the functions of the vagina is true?
The vagina allows the excretion of urine from the bladder and the outflow of menstrual blood.
The vagina serves as a passageway for the fetus during delivery and an outlet for blood during menstruation.
The vagina permits the outflow of menstrual blood and is the site at which a sperm fertilizes an egg.
The vagina allows the passage of a baby during delivery and the outflow of urine from the bladder.
The vagina serves as a passageway for the fetus during delivery and an outlet for blood during menstruation.
Lower abdominal pain could indicate which of the following conditions?
An irregular heart beat
An auditory tract infection
A urinary tract infection
A fractured rib
A urinary tract infection
The most common cause of fetal death due to trauma to a pregnant woman’s abdomen is:
abruptio placentae.
In abruptio placentae, the greatest threat to the baby is:
fetal death.
The function of the uterus in pregnancy is to:
provide an environment for the ovum to develop into a fetus.
At what point during delivery would you consider using suction on the baby.
After the baby’s head has been delivered but before the torso is out of the vaginal opening and if there is obvious obstruction to spontaneous breathing
What is typically the most comfortable position for a responsive patient who is suffering from abdominal pain?
Supine with knees slightly flexed
Which of the following statements regarding assessment of the abdomen is false?
-Abdominal and pelvic organs are close to each other, and problems affecting one system or organ can seriously affect organs in another system.
-Assessing abdominal complaints can be difficult because the nerve pathways for the gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems are in relatively close proximity to each other.
-Assessment of the abdominal organs is straightforward because the abdominal organs are specifically located and easily palpated.
-One of the problems encountered while assessing abdominal complaints is a patient’s reluctance to allow the exam due to embarrassment or pain.
Assessment of the abdominal organs is straightforward because the abdominal organs are specifically located and easily palpated.
The second stage of labor ends with:
delivery of the baby.
Colic is often caused by which one of the following?
Passing a bloody stool
Contraction of the abdominal muscles from injury
Obstruction and distention of a hollow organ
Drinking too much water
Obstruction and distention of a hollow organ
