Ruq - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

THE HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS, 6TH EDITION BY: BARBARA HERLIHY TEST BANK ISBN: 8449-1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: D 2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect”? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: A 3. Which of the following is a higher order of organization? a. Molecule b. Cell c. Organ d. Tissue ANS: C 4. The head is located to the chest. a. anterior b...

Appendicitis (Ans – 1. McBurney point tenderness 2. Rovsing sign 3. the psoas sign 4. the obturator sign --Appendicitis is twice as likely in the presence of RLQ tenderness, Rovsing sign, and the psoas sign --The pain of appendicitis classically begins near the umbilicus, then migrates to the RLQ. Older adults are less likely to report this pattern. --Localized tenderness anywhere in the RLQ, even in the right flank, suggests appendicitis. McBurney Point (Ans – 1. McBurney poin...

PID cause originates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID -lower abd pain -purulent vag d/c -vag bleed when getPID sx Symptoms begin shortly after the start of the menstrual cycle, when there are fewer defenses by the cervical mucosal barrier to ascending infections. PID with gonnoccal more likely to appear toxic (fever, N/V) do...

PNP401 / PNH400 Exam prep Questions and Answers hepatitis pathophysiology - ANSWER inflammation of the liver ->fibrosis (scarring), ->cirrhosis, ->hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cancer. hepatitis etiology - 6 - ANSWER Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. hepatitis characteristics portal of entry - ANSWER A, E: Fecal/oral = self-limiting B,D: sex, vertical (mother...

hypertensive disorders in pregnancy Exam Questions And Answers gestational hypertension - ANS onset of hypertension WITHOUT PROTEINURIA or edema after week 20 (considered benign diagnosis with good pregnancy outcomes) preeclampsia statistics - ANS most common medical complication: 4.5% to 11% of all pregnancies. preeclampsia risk factors - AND prime gravity, multifetal, obesity preeclampsia characteristics - ANS (mild or severe) hypertension (vasospasm) and proteinuria &gt...

HTN CC asymptomatic HLD CC asymptomatic DM CC polyuria, polydipsia CAD CC CP or pressure Asthma CC SOB, wheezing How do you diagnose HTN? Check BP How do you diagnose HLD? Check bloodwork How do you diagnose DM? Fasting blood glucose, HA1C How do you diagnose HLD? Check blood work for LDL levels How do you diagnose CAD? Cardiac Catheterization by cardiologist How do you diagnose asthma? Peak Flow Testing How ...

ANCC Med-surg certification Test Questions and Answers Point in RLQ abd of appendix. Tenderness indicates appendicitis - ANSWER Mc burney's point Place fingers under rt coastal margin and instruct to take deep breath. Increased tenderness with sudden stop during inhalation is a positive murphy's sign - ANSWER Murphy's sign All assessment used to r/o appendicitis - ANSWER Obturator muscle, psoas sign, Rovsing's sign Out dated and not recommended to use fo...

Cholelithiasis (Quick) (what is it? what does it look like? what imaging? Tx?) Correct Answer-o Stone formation in the gallbladder. o Colicky (comes and goes) RUQ pain - worse with fatty foods. o Dx: RUQ US. o Tx: elective cholecystectomy. Cholelithiasis (in depth) Correct Answer-• Is the creation/presence of gallstones (calculi) in the gallbladder. Not usually with any complications. • High risk: Female >male, Increasing age, family Hx, Pregnancy, DM, Dyslipidemia (>HDL), Ob...

Gastrointestinal APEA Questions and Answers 2023 Positive Murphy's sign pain felt when taking a deep breath when the examiner's fingers are on the approximate location of the inflamed gallbladder Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis McBurney's point Pain in RLQ with appendicitis McBurney's sign rebound tenderness associated with appendicitis Gold standard diagnostic tool for gallbladder disease Ultraso...

Review Quiz 1 & 2 study guides as well as: Week 6: Objectives: 1. To review the anatomy & physiology of the abdominal system ● 4 lays of large flat muscles ○ Linea alba- tendinous seam ○ Rectus abdominis ○ External oblique ● Viscera ○ Internal organs ○ Solid- maintain shape: liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, uterus ○ Hollow- shape depends on content- stomach, gallbladder, intestine, and colon ■ Not palpable ● RUQ ○ Liver, gallbladder,...