https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/726/hernias-amp-rupturesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/726/hernias-amp-rupturesTue, 21 Apr 2009 09:50:59 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:7e54903c-63b2-460a-96c7-3f8df71a2e77Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/726/hernias-amp-ruptures#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 9:50:59 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is a hernia? </li> <li>What is a rupture? </li> <li>What is the name given to a hernia or rupture that can be repaired by returning the affected organ to its original location via the defect itself? </li> <li>What is the name of the membrane that may be ruptured in cases of severe otitis externa? </li> <li>State 2 sites that may be subject to rupture (other than your answer to Q4). </li> <li>What part of the body is the most common site for incidences of herniation? </li> <li>What is another term used to describe an irreducible hernia? </li> <li>What is the most likely reason preventing the replacement of herniated organs? </li> <li>What is the term that describes the devitalisation of the contents of a hernia or rupture due to the entrapment of blood vessels passing through the defect? </li> <li>What is the name of the type of hernia that is often congenital? </li> <li>Are inguinal hernias more common in dogs or bitches? </li> <li>What techniques may be used in order to achieve reduction following herniation? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>