Abdominal exam

Question 1

questions to ask

Answer 1

appetite
pain
change in bowel habits
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
dietary patterns
trouble swallowing

Question 2

inspect

Answer 2

color
symmetry
pulsations
umbilicus
skin
hair distribution

Question 3

auscultation

Answer 3

four quadrants
listen for vascular sounds (aorta, renal, iliac arteries)

Question 4

Percussion

Answer 4

all 4 quadrants

Question 5

palpation

Answer 5

light palpation of all 4 quadrants