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

Author Question: Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed? a. To cool down the peritoneal contents b. To ... (Read 54 times)

penza

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,022
on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed?
 
  a. To cool down the peritoneal contents
  b. To create a pneumoperitoneum
  c. To determine presence of active intraabdominal bleeding
  d. To decompress the bladder

Question 2

What is the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction?
 
  a. Inguinal hernia
  b. Peritonitis
  c. Infection
  d. Adhesions


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Laurenleakan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The patient who is hypotensive with left upper quadrant pain requires a peritoneal lavage to determine whether active intraabdominal bleeding is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adhesions are the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction. Intestinal surfaces stick together by an outpouring of fibrin from traumatized tissues.


penza

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,022
Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

A strike by 800 women shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1860. In 1851 a Lynn shoemaker had adapt A strike by 800 women shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1860. In 1851 a Lynn shoemaker had adapt
Contents of Office Policies and Procedures Manual Contents of Office Policies and Procedures Manual
A medical assistant assists with minor surgery performed in the medical office. A medical assistant assists with minor surgery performed in the medical office.
Quacking. Tapotement performed with the hands together and fingers loosely apart. Fingers come ... Quacking. Tapotement performed with the hands together and fingers loosely apart. Fingers come ...
The reason why I do not study The reason why I do not study
Video: Fetal Development of the Cardiovascular System

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library