SM01 Mini3

Question 1

tympanic sound

Answer 1

percussion note obtained over a hollow air‐containing structure such as stomach and intestines (high‐pitched, hollow quality)

Question 2

resonant sound

Answer 2

percussion note obtained over a structure containing air within a tissue such as normal, well‐aerated lung.

Question 3

dull sound

Answer 3

percussion note obtained over a solid organ, ex. heart or liver

Question 4

RUQ

Answer 4

Right Upper Quadrant

Question 5

RLQ

Answer 5

Right Lower Quadrant

Question 6

LUQ

Answer 6

Left Upper Quadrant

Question 7

LLQ

Answer 7

Left Lower Quadrant

Question 8

epigastric region

Answer 8

area in middle of abdomen above the stomach

Question 9

umbilical region

Answer 9

area in central abdomen around umbilicus

Question 10

suprapubic region

Answer 10

area of middle abdomen between umbilical region and symphasis pubis

Question 11

symphasis pubis

Answer 11

midline cartilaginous joint of R+L pubic bones

Question 12

pubic tubercle

Answer 12

forward projecting tubercle on upper medial aspect of superior ramus of pubis

Question 13

scaphoid abdomen

Answer 13

concave curvature of abdomen

Question 14

ascites

Answer 14

accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity causing abdominal swelling

Question 15

guarding

Answer 15

VOLUNTARY tightness of anterior abdominal wall muscles

Question 16

rigidity

Answer 16

UNVOLUNTARY tightness of anterior abdominal wall muscles, indicative of peritoneal irritation

Question 17

Order for Abdominal Exam

Answer 17

1. inspection: contour & wall
2. auscultation: bowel sounds & bruits
3. percussion: tympany v. dullness
4. palpation: tenderness, guarding, rigidity, masses
5. liver exam: measure span & assess characteristics of liver edge
6. spleen exam: attempt to palpate in supine & w/pt. laying on R side