Abdomin Exam Flashcards
Distention of the Upper abdomin: Which organs could be affected?
Stomach, Liver, GB, Spleen
Distention of the Lower abdomin: Possible diagnosis
Bladder, Hernia, Prego
Distention of both lower and upper abdomin is what pathology?
Ascities
Purple Striae in the abdomin could indicate?
Cushing’s OR Adrenal tumor that produces cortisol
Describe INC/DEC in peristalsis in both early and late bowel obstruction?
INC = Early Obstruction DEC = Late Obstruction
Pulsations in the abdomin could indicate
Abdominal aneurysm
Diastasis Recti (What is it and would you treat?)
It is a separation of the abdominal muscles towards the lateral sides caused by heavy lifting/Prego.
Not significant.
Grey Turner’s sign (Located where and what doe sit indicate?)
Blood in Flanks Indicates Pancreatitis (Rupture has already occurred)
Caput Medusa indicate?
Portal Hypertension
Definition of Borborygmi
Rumbling sounds heard in abdomin. Bowel sounds.
Tympani indicates?
Air
Dullness indicates?
Fluid
Liver size parasternal and midclavicular?
Parasternal = 4-8cm Midclavicular = 6-12cm
Dullness over the spleen indicates?
Normal spleen unless enlarged.
How do you palpate the liver?
Start at zyphoid and go around coastal margin to posterior axillary line
How do you palpate the KD?
Entrapment – Dr Beings pressing medially and with each breath out the dr moves lateral wo bunny hopping. Dr does this over 3 breaths. The other hand is placed underneath the PT. Dr always observes PTs face for pain.
How do you palpate the spleen?
Start at Anterior axillary line. Pull w left hand and push with right hand.
Name 3 tests and describe how they are performed for Ascities
Shifting dullness = Percuss horizontally across abdomen. If tympany changes to dullness over the center of the abdomen it could indicate air bubble. Have PT side-lying and repeat test. If there is no change in the location of the air then it is most likely gas trapped in the bowel and not from ascities. If it changes location it indicates ascities.
Fluid Wave = PT supine. Dr taps each side of the abdomen and observes for fluid wave indicating ascities.
Puddle Sign =
Name 3 tests and describe how they are performed for Ascities? Which sign is the most sensitive?
Shifting dullness = Percuss horizontally across abdomen. If tympany changes to dullness over the center of the abdomen it could indicate air bubble. Have PT side-lying and repeat test. If there is no change in the location of the air then it is most likely gas trapped in the bowel and not from ascities. If it changes location it indicates ascities.
Fluid Wave = PT supine. Dr taps each side of the abdomen and observes for fluid wave indicating ascities.
Puddle Sign = PT standing. Place Stethescope midline above umbilicus. Have PT forward flex. Percuss a few times to each side of the scope.
Puddle sign is the most sensitive test for Ascities.
Which condition is Blumberg’s Test used for and describe the test?
Blumberg’s Rebound tenderness for GB.
Palpate each of the 4 quadrants by pressing in slowly and releasing quickly. Go deep.
Describe how to perform Obturator and Psoas sign tests for GB
Psoas sign = PT side-lying. Hold PTs leg near knee and extend femur while bracing Hip w other hand. Pain near the GB indicates GB as pain generator bec psoas will irritate the GB.
Obturator sign = PT supine. Flex thigh to 90. To externally rot femur int rot leg.
What is the #1 cause of chest pain
Heart Burn
Hiatal hernia cause?
Weak Diaphragm
What is Achalasia? What disease causes it?
Distal narrowing of the Esophagus.
Cause = Scleroderma