A patient with a history of duodenal ulcer is admitted to the emergency department with reports of pain. The nurse should assess for this pain by palpating in which abdominal quadrant?
Right Upper Quadrant
Right Lower Quadrant
Left Upper Quadrant
Left Lower Quadrant
The Correct Answer is C
A. The right upper quadrant is typically associated with gallbladder or liver issues, not duodenal ulcers.
B. The right lower quadrant is primarily associated with appendicitis or other conditions involving the appendix.
C. The left upper quadrant is where the duodenum is located, making it the appropriate area to assess for pain related to a duodenal ulcer.
D. The left lower quadrant is often associated with conditions affecting the sigmoid colon or left ovary but not typically with duodenal ulcers.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. The carotid pulse should not be assessed bilaterally at the same time, as simultaneous palpation can lead to a decrease in heart rate or cause syncope due to stimulation of the carotid sinus.
B. The radial pulse can be assessed bilaterally without risk.
C. The brachial pulse can also be assessed bilaterally without concern.
D. The femoral pulse is typically assessed one side at a time, but there is no risk in palpating both femoral arteries simultaneously as there is with the carotid.
Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]
Explanation
A. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used for high-pitched sounds, such as lung and normal heart sounds, not low-pitched sounds.
B. The binaural (earpieces) should fit snugly in the ears to ensure proper sound transmission and clarity.
C. Short tubing provides more accurate sounds by minimizing sound distortion, making it ideal for clinical use.
D. The bell of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds, such as heart murmurs, not high-pitched sounds.
E. The stethoscope works by blocking out environmental sounds to help the user focus on internal body sounds.