Abdomen Final Exam

Question 1

Order of steps

Answer 1

neuro
respiratory general
cardio general
inspect the abdomen
auscultate the abdomen
percuss the abdomen
palpate the abdomen
general
musculoskeletal 
additional tests, related to musculoskeletal 
closure

Question 2

inspect the abdomen

Answer 2

contour of abdomen
symmetry
color and condition
pulsations or movement
umbilicus
state of hydration and nutrition
persons facial expression and position in bed

Question 3

auscultate the abdomen

Answer 3

bowel sounds

vascular sounds

Question 4

percuss the abdomen

Answer 4

percuss in all 4 quadrants
percuss borders of liver span
percuss spleen
no ascites suspected

Question 5

palpate the abdomen

Answer 5

light palpation in all 4 quadrants
muscle wall
tenderness
enlarged organs
masses
deep palpation in all 4 quadrants
masses contour of liver
spleen
kidneys
aorta
rebound tenderness
cva tenderness

Question 6

general

Answer 6

bowel habits, last bm

urinary pattern, difficulties, elimination