Patients presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of:
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Icterus is a result of excessive bilirubin that can result from
cholecystitis, pancre
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Patients presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of:
Response
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Icterus is a result of excessive bilirubin that can result from
cholecystitis, pancreatitis, or liver problems. Cirrhosis
presents with additional symptoms of ascites, cutaneous
spider veins, and a nonpalpable liver as scarring progresses.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle
accident. The patient sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen and
complains of pain in the upper left quadrant that radiates to the left
shoulder. What organ is most likely injured?
Response
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Spleen laceration/rupture is always suspected with
abdominal injury, because of its anatomic location. The
patient s presenting symptoms confirm this suspicion.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Imaging studies reveal that a patient has dilation of the renal pelvis from
an obstruction in the ureter. What condition will be documented in this
patient s health record?
Response
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Hydronephrosis is the dilation of the renal pelvis from back
pressure of urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the
ureter.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Visible intestinal peristalsis may indicate:
Response
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Peristalsis is not usually visible and when detected may
indicate an intestinal obstruction.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Infants born weighing less than 1500 g are at higher risk for:
Response
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:
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a gastrointestinal disease that
mostly affects premature infants; it involves infection and
inflammation that causes destruction of the bowel, and it
becomes more apparent after feedings. Low birth weight does
not relate to the development of hepatitis A, urinary urgency,
cystic fibrosis, or pancreatit
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