GI Flashcards
1
Q
which organs are found in the RUQ
A
liver
gallbladder
2
Q
which organs are found in the LUQ
A
stomach
spleen
pancreas
3
Q
which organs are found in the RLQ
A
appendix
cecum
4
Q
which organs are found in the LLQ
A
colon
5
Q
what is the normal # of bowel sounds/min
A
5-30
6
Q
what sound is heard primarily when percussing the abdomen
A
typany
7
Q
what sound is heard over organs, distended bladder, fat, fluid, or a mass when percussing the abdomen
A
dullness
8
Q
what sound is heard over gaseous distention when percussion the abdomen
A
hyperresonance
9
Q
what does Blumberg’s sign assess for
A
rebound tenderness
10
Q
separation of rectus muscles with a visible bulge along the midline
A
diastasis recti
11
Q
until what age are abdominal respirations normal
A
7 years
