CBL Quiz Week 9

Question 1

What is the best position for assessment of the abdomen?

Answer 1

supine with head slightly raised and knees in bent position supported by pillows

Question 2

In a non-pregnant adult, can the empty bladder be palpated above the symphysis pubis?

Answer 2

no you cannot palpate an empty bladder

Question 3

When listening for vascular sounds such as the aorta, what part of the stethoscope is used?

Answer 3

the bell end lol

Question 4

Match the following abdo structures to their associated abdo regions
RU
RL
LU
LL

a. lower pole of right kidney; caecum & appendix; right ovary / right spermatic cord; proximal ascending colon

b. liver; duodenum; upper pole of right kidney; junction of ascending and transverse colon

c. spleen; stomach; upper pole of left kidney; junction of transverse and descending colon

d. sigmoid colon; lower pole of right kidney; left ureter; left ovary / left spermatic cord

Answer 4

RU= b
RL = a
LU = c
LL = d

Question 5

What cranial nerves are responsible for coordinating the swallow reflex?

Answer 5

the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves

Question 6

What method is used to help ease insertion of NG tube?

Answer 6

sipping water through straw

Question 7

If pH paper is not available tube placement can be confirmed by inserting air into the tube & auscultating stomach sounds?

Answer 7

no, a radiograph is needed

Question 8

What bed position should pt be in when inserting NG tube?

Answer 8

high fowler’s

Question 9

Bowel sounds are considered absent if all quadrants are auscultated and no sound is heard within ____

Answer 9

5-6mns

Question 10

How is the length of NG tube measured?

Answer 10

from nares to ear lobe to xiphisternum/xiphoid

Question 11

When low suction is applied to the Salem sump tube, the smaller lumen allows for an inflow of atmospheric air, which prevents what?

Answer 11

a vacuum if tube adheres to wall of stomach

Question 12

How far should you depress on light palpation of abdo and what is the purpose?

Answer 12

2cm, to assess for masses, lumps, tenderness or distension

Question 13

what is the most frequently heard sound on abdo auscultation?

Answer 13

tympany

Question 14

what is the correct order of steps when conduction an abdo assessment: palpation, auscultation, inspection, percussion

Answer 14

inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

Question 15

When auscultating abdo bowel sounds are normally heard every ______

Answer 15

5.30seconds