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CBL Quiz Week 9 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

What is the best position for assessment of the abdomen?

A

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

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2
Q

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

A

no you cannot palpate an empty bladder

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3
Q

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

A

the bell end lol

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4
Q

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

A

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

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5
Q

What cranial nerves are responsible for coordinating the swallow reflex?

A

the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves

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6
Q

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

A

sipping water through straw

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7
Q

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

A

no, a radiograph is needed

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8
Q

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

A

high fowler’s

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9
Q

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

A

5-6mns

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10
Q

How is the length of NG tube measured?

A

from nares to ear lobe to xiphisternum/xiphoid

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11
Q

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

A

a vacuum if tube adheres to wall of stomach

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12
Q

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

A

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

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13
Q

what is the most frequently heard sound on abdo auscultation?

A

tympany

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14
Q

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

A

inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

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15
Q

When auscultating abdo bowel sounds are normally heard every ______

A

5.30seconds

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