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Title: A patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of vomiting and abdominal pain. You ... Post by: Vhansen02 on Mar 1, 2018 A patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of vomiting and abdominal pain. You note that the emesis contains bile.
On physical examination, there is diffuse tenderness, abdominal distension, and rushing, high-pitched bowel sounds. Which of the following diagnoses would be most likely? A. Gastric outlet obstruction B. Small bowel obstruction C. Distal intestinal blockage D. Colonic obstruction Question 2 A 76-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with severe left lower quadrant abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. On physical examination, you note the patient has a positive heel strike, and left lower abdominal rebound tenderness. These are typical signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? A. Diverticulitis B. Salpingitis C. Inflammatory bowel disease D. Irritable bowel syndrome Question 3 A nurse practitioner reports that your patient's abdominal x-ray demonstrates multiple air-fluid levels in the bowel. This is a diagnostic finding found in: A. Appendicitis B. Cholecystitis C. Bowel obstruction D. Diverticulitis Question 4 Your 54-year-old male patient complains of a painless lump in his lower left abdomen that comes and goes for the past couple of weeks. When examining the abdomen, you should have the patient: A. Lie flat and take a deep breath B. Stand and bear down against your hand C. Prepare for a digital rectal examination D. Lie in a left lateral recumbent position Title: A patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of vomiting and abdominal pain. You ... Post by: itsmatt on Mar 1, 2018 Content hidden
Title: A patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of vomiting and abdominal pain. You ... Post by: Vhansen02 on Mar 1, 2018 Above and beyond my expectations for this site
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