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V-Sim Appendicitis Exam Questions with
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Which statement best demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the primary goal of
effective, appropriate documentation of a patient's assessment data? - Answer-My
documentation of a patient's assessment data will assist in the development of an
effective, safe plan of care.

The nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment on a patient diagnosed with possible
acute appendix inflammation. Which nursing action would be appropriate when
assessing for referred pain? - Answer-Assess the patient for a positive Blumberg's sign

The nurse conducting an abdominal assessment has completed the inspection of the
abdominal area. Which action by the nurse will then follow? - Answer-Auscultate to
assess for bowel sounds

Which activity is at the foundation of a nurse's personal ability to provide culturally
competent, unbiased nursing care associated with pain management? - Answer-Asking
oneself, "How do I react differently from others when I am in pain?"

Regarding the reassessment of a patient's pain, which statement/question by the nurse
demonstrates an understanding of appropriate nursing management? - Answer-What
would you rate your pain now that your pain medication has had time to take effect?

Which nursing action best supports the nurse's attempt to collect the appropriate
subjective data during a pain assessment related to abdominal pain? - Answer-Asking
the patient to rate the degree of abdominal pain on a scale of 0 to 10

During an abdominal assessment the nurse is assessing for rebound tenderness. Which
response by the patient indicates a positive Blumberg's sign? - Answer-Patient states, "I
felt a very sharp pain as you let up on the pressure to my stomach."

Which statement by the nurse during a pain assessment demonstrates the best
understanding of the need to avoid stereotypes when working with a member of an
Asian cultural group who has a history of rheumatoid arthritis? - Answer-What do you
usually do to manage your chronic pain?

Which nursing interventions will minimize a patient's voluntary guarding during the
palpation required of an abdominal assessment? (Select all that apply.) - Answer--Begin
palpation by placing your hand over the patient's hand
-Apply light pressure to the patient's sternum when palpating
-Encourage the patient to take deep, slow breaths

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