abdo

Question 1

what are the stages in abdo

Answer 1

inspection
palpation
percussion
ascultation

Question 2

what should you inspect

Answer 2

face
hands + radial pulse
chest and axillae
back

Question 3

what should you palpate

Answer 3

radial pulse 
superficial palpation 
deep palpation 
liver, spleen, aorta
kidneys
renal tenderness
cervical lymph nodes

Question 4

what should you percuss

Answer 4

liver
spleen
ascites

Question 5

what should you asculate

Answer 5

bowel sounds

bruits

Question 6

what additional tests should you offer

Answer 6

groin and genitalia

DRE

Question 7

what should you do before you start

Answer 7

position patient
ask about pain
ensure exposure

Question 8

what order should you do tests in

Answer 8

start at end of the bed 
then hands
then face
then chest
then abdomen
then back
then neck 
conclusion