Peritoneum abdomen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocrit and hemog...

Medical RUQ organs - correct answer liver, gallbladder RLQ organs - correct answer appendix LLQ organs - correct answer Stomach LUQ organs - correct answer stomach, spleen, pancreas Small intestine parts - correct answer duodenum, jejunum, ileum Duodenum function - correct answer chemical breakdown of food Chyme - correct answer Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the stomach. Jejunum and Ileum function - correct answer Moves...

Bontrager Chapter 3 Workbook Graded A+ Muscles and Prefixes 1. Large Muscles in the Posterior Abdomen: - Psoas Major Muscles 2. Medial Prefix for Stomach: - Gastro- Small Intestine 1. Parts of the Small Intestine: - Duodenum - Jejunum - Ileum 2. Longest Portion of the Small Intestine: - Ileum Large Intestine 1. Beginning of the Large Intestine: - Begins in the Right Lower Quadrant with a saclike area called the Cecum. 2. Location of Sigmoid Colon: - Between the Descending Colon...

2015 AGACNP GastrointestinalBody Mass Index - correct answer Mass in kg/square of height in meters 1) Underweight: < 18.5 2) Normal weight: 18.5-25 3) Overweight 25-30 4) Obese : Over 30 Ideal body weight - correct answer Men: 106 + 6lb for every inch over 5 feet Women: 100 + 5 lb for every inch over 5 feet Visceral pain - correct answer - From abdominal viscera: layer over the organ - Vague, dull, nauseating - Poorly localized - Causes referred pain When to counsel abo...

Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology, 7th Edition Chapter 1: Organization of the Body Test Bank TRUE/FALSE 1. A scientific theory is a fact. ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 4 TOP: Science and Society 2. A theory that is supported by repeated observation and experimentation is called a hypothesis. ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 3. A theory may eventually become a law. ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 4. In humans, all respiration occu...

You are scanning a patient with a known mass in the left medial segment of the liver. What anatomic landmark can you use to identify the left medial segment separate from the right anterior segment of the liver? - correct answer Middle Hepatic Vein Which organ is the largest visceral organ in the body ? - correct answer Liver Where is the major portion of the liver, the right lobe located? - correct answer in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen What organ is covered in large p...

_____________, _____________, and _____________, are three types of epithelial membranes. - ANSWER Cutaneous, serous, mucous Epithelial membranes are usually composed of two distinct layers: the epithelial layer and the supportive layer called the _____________. - ANSWER Basement membrane The membrane lining the interior of the chest wall is called the __________. - ANSWER parietal pleura The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the_________. - ANSWER visceral peritoneum

Functions of the Abdomen - Answer - Abdomen is a complex and challenging region of the body that communicates with many different systems. - Contains many vital organs -Use a systematic approach - It's critical for nurses to assess and actively listen to the patient's self report about abdominal complaints. -Abdomen depends on muscles for support and protection A and P of the Abdomen - Answer - Abdomen is the largest cavity in the body. - Primary site for digestive organs and con...

Rasmussen Health Assessment final Exam with Complete Solutions How to test for visual acuity Snellin eye chart (Stand 20 feet away from the chart) how to test for hearing Use the Rinne test Do a physical exam Bruit abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ How to auscultate lungs side to side (zig-zag movement, have pt. take a full breath while you are listening - start C7 to T10 COMPARING ) How to auscultate abdomen perform auscultatio...

Exam 2: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocri...