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What sequence does an abdominal assesment follow? and why? - correct answers-inspect, auscultate,
percuss, palpate
must auscultate first because percuss and palpate can alter bowel sounds.
Why do we auscultate the abdomen? - correct answers-to determine if there are altered bowel sounds
Define peristalsis - correct answers-the contraction and relaxation of muscles in the intestines that move
things through the bowel
signs and symptoms when assessing the abdomen, of apendicitus - correct answers-pain from the
umbilicus to the RLQ
signs and symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysim - correct answers-boring, tearing pain.
auscultation reveals bruits or exaggerated pulsations
which part of the stethoscope do we use to auscultate bowel sounds? - correct answers-the diaphragm
what is fluid in the abdomen? what does the skin look like? - correct answers-ascites, belly is large and
distended
what are some things that happen to the abdomen as you age? - correct answers-The elderly are less
likely to feel pain with abdominal conditions and may not follow your typical signs and symptoms
what can be described as a normal bowel sound? - correct answers-over most of the abdomen, tympanic
sounds are heard, sounds may vary due to last meal eaten etc.
how should you educate an overweight teenager? - correct answers-
Define hypoactive bowel sounds - correct answers-decreased bowel sounds, typically due to obstruction
Define hyperactive bowel sounds - correct answers-increased bowel sounds, typically noticed after
eating or with diahhrea. can usually hear without stethoscope
define normal bowel sounds - correct answers-the GI tract is working, usually clicks and gurgles
name the 4 abdominal quadrants? - correct answers-RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
Right upper quadrant, what organs are here? - correct answers-parts of liver, right kidney, pancreas, and
gallbladder
Left upper quadrant, what organs are here? - correct answers-Spleen, stomach, left kidney, upper part of
large instestine (colon)
, Right lower quadrant, what organs are here? - correct answers-large instestine (cecum), appendix
Left lower quadrant, what organs are here? - correct answers-small intestine, large intestine, left
reproductive organs
what are signs and symptoms of poor nutritional status? - correct answers-*poor diet-obesity
*prominent bone structure
*abnormal skin coloration
*pitting edema
obesity leads to what problems? - correct answers-*diabetes
*heart problems
*emphazema
what is BMI? - correct answers-Body mass index
what is bmi used for? - correct answers-used to determine whether an adult is overweight
how do we assess patients dietary habits? - correct answers-
what is folic acid? - correct answers-it is a vitamin B, the body uses it to make new cells
having enough folic acid in their bodies is important to who? - correct answers-women who are of the
age to get pregnant
what is the USDA approved guidelines for healthy eating? - correct answers-Myplate
What are carbohydrates? - correct answers-sugars and starches
What are proteins? - correct answers-polymers of amino acids
What are fats? - correct answers-lipids
What is a dietary recall? - correct answers-a 24 hour interview with detailed informationn on the foods
eaten in the past 24 hours
How do you assess skin fold thickness? - correct answers-you have someone pinch the skin and lightly
pull away from the muscle, and then use skinfold calipers to measure the thickness
How do you assess BMI using waist circumference? - correct answers-have the patient stand feet
together and arms standing at sides and put a measuring tape around their waist, they breathe in and
then record the measurement when they breathe out.
* patients with a circumference greater than 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women are at high risk.
describe the process of doing a rectal exam - correct answers-with the patient standing, have him slightly
bend his knees and lean over the table. slightly spread the buttocks apart and observe for any lesions or
hemroids, then with a lubed finger, insert your finger into the anus and move in a circular motion to feel
for any interior lesions, tags, or hemroids
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