distention of the abdomen is gauged by:

a hernia that returns to its proper body cavity is said to be:

a patient who presents with vomiting, signs of shock, and history of eating disorder and alcohol abuse is likely to be suffering from:

when an organ of the abdomen is enlarged, rough palpation may cause _______________of the organ

severe back pain may be associated with which of the following conditions?

the _______________are found in the retroperitoneal space

_______________can be caused by an obstructing gallstone, alcohol abuse, and other diseases

_______________commonly produces symptoms about 30 minutes after a particularly fatty meal and usually at night

which of the following is NOT a common disease that produces signs of an acute abdomen?

_______________occur(s)when there is excess pressure within the portal system and surrounding vessel; may lead to life-threatening bleeding

you have ben dispatched to the home of a 52-year-old woman with severe flank pain.

which of the following would be an appropriate question to ask regarding the pain?

you have ben dispatched to the home of a 52-year-old woman with severe flank pain.

the patient tells you that she has right flank pain that radiates into her groin. what is the most likely cause of her condition?

you have ben dispatched to the home of a 52-year-old woman with severe flank pain.

in addition to the patient's presentation, which of the following would NOT be an additional expected sign or symptom?

you have ben dispatched to the home of a 52-year-old woman with severe flank pain.

you should transport her:

you have ben dispatched to the home of a 52-year-old woman with severe flank pain.

which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

a patient presents with lower quadrant abdominal pain, tenderness above the pubic bone, and frequent urination with urgency. what is the most likely underlying condition?

infected pouches in the lining of the colon are described as:

pregnancy, straining at stool, and chronic constipation use increased pressure that could result in:

diarrhea is the principle symptom in:

bowel inflammation, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids are common causes of bleeding in the:

a patient complains of heartburn, pain with swallowing, and feeling like an object is stuck in the throat. which of the following is most likely that cause?

pain that initially starts in the umbilical area and then later moves to the lower right quadrant is typically associated with:

when the abdominal muscles become rigid in an effort to protect the abdomen from further irritation, this is referred to as:

if a patient misses a dialysis treatment, weakness and _______________can be the first in a series of conditions that can become progressively more serious

_______________regulates the amount of glucose in the bloodstream

regulation of acidity and blood pressure is largely attributed to the:

which of the following organs is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in regulation of red blood cells and the immune system?

which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system

__________is responsible for the breakdown of starches into sugar

referred pain is a result of connection between ligaments in the abdominal and chest cavities

the adverse effects of dialysis include hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, and hemorrhage and infection at the access site

questioning about bowel habits and flatulence is not necessary and considered unprofessional

if a female is of childbearing age, you should question her about her last menstrual period

the parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdominal cavitiy

peritonitis is associated with a loss of blood from the abdominal cavitity

when palpating the abdomen, always start with the quadrant where patient complains of the most severe pain

massive hemorrhaging is associated with the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm

peptic ulcer disease affects both men and women equally

patents with abdominal pain should be placed in a position of comfort but should not be given oxygen unless they show sign of shock

you respond the he home of a 46-year-old malmecomplaining of severe bak pain. you find the patient in the fetal position in obvious pain. he tells you that his pain is along his right flank and radiates to his groin?

what will you NOT be able to determine during the primary assessment?

you respond the he home of a 46-year-old malmecomplaining of severe bak pain. you find the patient in the fetal position in obvious pain. he tells you that his pain is along his right flank and radiates to his groin?

you partner obtains a SAMPLE history. what question(s) should she ask?

you respond the he home of a 46-year-old malmecomplaining of severe bak pain. you find the patient in the fetal position in obvious pain. he tells you that his pain is along his right flank and radiates to his groin?

which of the following questions would be appropriate given the patient's presentation?

you respond the he home of a 46-year-old malmecomplaining of severe bak pain. you find the patient in the fetal position in obvious pain. he tells you that his pain is along his right flank and radiates to his groin?

on examination of the abdomen, you should:

you respond the he home of a 46-year-old malmecomplaining of severe bak pain. you find the patient in the fetal position in obvious pain. he tells you that his pain is along his right flank and radiates to his groin?

during your reassessment, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: