GI Clinical Skills Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
A
right upper quadrant
left upper quadrant
right lower quadrant
left lower quadrant
2
Q
what makes the vertical line that divides the abdomen into quadrants?
A
the midline of the body in line with the xiphoid process
3
Q
what makes the horizontal line that divides the abdomen into quadrants?
A
umbilicus
4
Q
how many regions is the abdomen divided into?
A
9
5
Q
name the 9 regions of the abdomen?
A
right hypochondrium epigastric left hypochondrium right lumbar umbilical left lumbar right inguinal pubic left inguinal
6
Q
what are the two horizontal planes that divide the abdomen into its 9 regions?
A
subcostal
transtubecular
7
Q
what are the two vertical lines that divide the abdomen into its 9 regions in line with?
A
mid-clavicular lines
8
Q
what is ascites?
A
collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
9
Q
what is the treatment for ascites?
A
abdominal paracentesis
