Abdomen

Question 1

Contour and Symmetry

Answer 1

Inspect and state the contour (flat, round, distended, sunken) and symmetry of abdomen
“Abdomen rounded and symmetrical”

Question 2

Bowel Sounds

Answer 2

Ausculate and state if the 4 areas of the abdomen have bowel sounds present within 2 minutes
“Bowel sounds heard in each quadrant within 1 minute”

Question 3

Tenderness

Answer 3

Palpate lightly on all 4 quadrants and state if there is any tenderness noted on the abdomen
“No tenderness noted in any quadrant”

Question 4

Masses

Answer 4

Palpate each quadrant slightly deeper and state if any masses are palpated
“No masses noted in any quadrant”