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NUR 310 – Abdomen Exam Questions with Complete Answers
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NUR 310 – Abdomen Exam Questionswith Complete Answers
to start the assessment of the abdomen, you should - Answer-have the patient maintain
their bladder
position them in the supine position
nurse should be one right side of the bed
to perform an abdomen assessment, you should expose the abdomen from the
__________ area to the __________ area - Answer-epigastric; suprapubic
how is the order of assessment different from other systems? - Answer-auscultation
precedes percussion and palpation because they may alter the motility of the bowel and
heighten the sounds
inspection -> auscultation -> percussion -> palpation
the abdomen extends from the _______ to the ________ - Answer-diaphragm to brim of
pelvis
what borders the abdomen? - Answer-the vertebral column and paravertebral muscles
by lower rig cage and abdominal muscles
the small intestine is located in what quadrants? - Answer-all four
the lower edge of the ______ and right _______ may normally be palpable - Answer-
liver; right kidney
where is the spleen located? - Answer-on posterolateral wall of the abdominal cavity,
immediately under diaphragm
what/where is the pancreas? - Answer-soft, lobulated gland located behind stomach
bean shaped kidneys are __________ which means ___________________ - Answer-
rertoperitoneal; posterior to abdominal contents
because of the placement of the liver, the _____________ kidney rest _____________
cm lover than the _______________ kidney - Answer-right; 1 to 2; left
liver - Answer-second largest oran of the body
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