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Worksheetscarole jane penick
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 4mins
The main functions are to ingest and digest food , absorb nutrients , electrolytes and water, as well as to excrete waste
Accessory organs
Abdominal cavity
Alimentary tract
peritoneum
Characterized by severe pain in the costovertebral angle that may radiate to the groin or genitalia
UTI
Cholecystitis
Nephrolithiasis
pancreatitis
Characterized by a protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the mediastinal cavity
Peptic ulcer disease
GERD
Hiatal hernia
Diverticulitis
Cholecystitis is characterized by colic type pain that is located
LLQ
RUQ
RLQ
LUQ
During the inspection portion of the assessment the nurse knows
auscultate before palpation
A bounding pulsation noted at the xyphoid process could indicate a AAA
Bowel sounds should be assessed in all 6 quadrants of the abdomen.
Scars and bruising to the abdomen do not warrant any more nosey questions.
