This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is describing a scaphoid abdomen. To the horizontal plane, a scaphoid contour of the ... (Read 117 times)

ts19998

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is describing a scaphoid abdomen. To the horizontal plane, a scaphoid contour of the abdomen depicts a ______ profile.
 
  a. Flat
  b. Convex
  c. Bulging
  d. Concave

Question 2

A patient's abdomen is bulging and stretched in appearance. The nurse should describe this finding as:
 
  a. Obese.
  b. Herniated.
  c. Scaphoid.
  d. Protuberant.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jayson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Contour describes the profile of the abdomen from the rib margin to the pubic bone; a scaphoid contour is one that is concave from a horizontal plane

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A protuberant abdomen is rounded, bulging, and stretched (see Figure 21-7). A scaphoid abdomen caves inward.


ts19998

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

olderstudent

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Normal development of posture and spinal curves. (A) Toddler: Protruding abdomen; lumbar lordosis. ( Normal development of posture and spinal curves. (A) Toddler: Protruding abdomen; lumbar lordosis. (
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Sumo wrestlers on a plane. Sumo wrestlers on a plane.
Orbital Plane Orbital Plane
The early development of the mammalian brain illustrated in schematic horizontal sections. Compare ... The early development of the mammalian brain illustrated in schematic horizontal sections. Compare ...
Basic sliding effleurage to the lower leg. Apply from heel of foot to knee. Conform hands to contour ... Basic sliding effleurage to the lower leg. Apply from heel of foot to knee. Conform hands to contour ...
Video: Glomerubular filtrate rate -pressures that affect GFR and net filtration pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library