abdomen and bowel 3

Question 1

what is in the right upper quadrant

Answer 1

liver, gallbladder, duodenum, hepatic flexure colon, right adrenal gland

Question 2

what is in the left upper quadrant

Answer 2

splenic flexure of colon, stomach, spleen, pancreas, left adrenal gland

Question 3

what is in the right lower quadrant

Answer 3

cecum, appendix, right ureter

Question 4

what is in the left lower quadrant

Answer 4

sigmoid colon, left ureter

Question 5

what are things for gathering health history
a. appetite
b. weight gain or loss
c. dysphagia
d. intolerance to certain foods
e. any abdominal pain
f. n/v
g. bowel movements
h. any past abdominal problems

Answer 5

all are correct

Question 6

asicites

Answer 6

accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 7

how should you auscultate the abdomen

Answer 7

listen in all 4 quadrants

Question 8

if you hear no sounds you have to do what before declaring no bowel sounds

Answer 8

listen for a full 5 mins

Question 9

you should leave the pt on a bed pan for extended periods of time (true/false)

Answer 9

false

Question 10

what stool type is considered normal

Answer 10

type 3 and 4

Question 11

what are factors affecting bowel

Answer 11

food, fluids, activity, medications, pathological conditions, anesthesia