abdo Flashcards
1
Q
what are the stages in abdo
A
inspection
palpation
percussion
ascultation
2
Q
what should you inspect
A
face
hands + radial pulse
chest and axillae
back
3
Q
what should you palpate
A
radial pulse superficial palpation deep palpation liver, spleen, aorta kidneys renal tenderness cervical lymph nodes
4
Q
what should you percuss
A
liver
spleen
ascites
5
Q
what should you asculate
A
bowel sounds
bruits
6
Q
what additional tests should you offer
A
groin and genitalia
DRE
7
Q
what should you do before you start
A
position patient
ask about pain
ensure exposure
8
Q
what order should you do tests in
A
start at end of the bed then hands then face then chest then abdomen then back then neck conclusion
