Gen med big exam 2

In most cases diarrhea and vomiting are self-limiting conditions that can be treated by over-the-counter medications. Of specific concern in the athletic population is hydration status. As the athlete returns to participation, his or her hydration status must be closely monitored to prevent dehydration.

TRUE

Sports hematuria is often asymptomatic in the athlete but discovered during routine testing. This condition is considered emergent and warrants immediate referral to a physician.

False

An athlete vomiting undigested food is a common occurrence and not worrisome. Vomiting which of the following warrants immediate referral to a physician

dark, coffee ground like substance

During examination of the abdomen, palpation is always performed before auscultation because palpation will enhance most normal abdominal sounds.

false

When urine becomes supersaturated with a salt that is capable of forming solid crystals, the condition is commonly referred to as which of the following?

kidney stones

Chronic abdominal pain, cramping, weight loss, and severe bloody diarrhea are common signs and symptoms of which of the following?

Ulcerative Colitis

During examination of the abdomen, palpation is always performed before auscultation because palpation will enhance most normal abdominal sounds.

false

duodenum, gallbladder, and liver are all in which quadrant of the abdomen?

right upper

Very dark or black stools with a very sticky, tar-like consistency are likely from blood passing through the digestive tract. Which of the following conditions should be suspected?

peptic ulcer disease

The diagnosis of an uncomplicated UTI is often made based on history, examination, and evaluation of a urine specimen. The presence of which of the following identified in a urine dipstick test confirms the diagnosis?

presence of nitrates or leukocytes

A patient performs a urinalysis test that has a cloudy but amber color and was found to have nitrates present, a specific gravity of 1.036, and erythrocytes present. Which of the following possible causes might the patient have from those listed?

dehydration

A kidney infection may refer it’s pain to the R shoulder of an adult female

false

explain where mcburney’s point is located and what it’s importance is