Abdominal Assessment Flashcards
is the body space between the
thorax (chest) and pelvis.
abdomen
forms the upper surface
of the abdomen.
diaphragm
contains all the digestive
organs, including the stomach, small
and large intestines, pancreas, liver, and
gallbladder
abdomen
also contains the kidneys
and spleen
abdomen
In the front, the abdomen is protected
by a thin, tough layer of tissue called
fascia.
In front of the ______ are the abdominal
muscles and skin. In the rear of the
abdomen are the back muscles and
spine
fascia
The data focus on symptoms of a
particular abdominal organs and other
function of the _________ along
with aspects of nutrition usual bowel
habits and lifestyle
digestive system
TRUE OR FALSE Clients experiencing abdominal
symptoms may have difficulty describing
the nature of the problem.
TRUE
Pain as sharp as knife like
○ Headache as throbbing
○ Back pain as searing
Rating Scale (Pain Scale)
● Accounts of effects on ADLs
Encouraging descriptive terms and
examples
○ Abdominal Pain
○ Indigestion
○ Nausea and Vomiting
○ Appetite
○ Bowel Elimination
History of Present Health Concerns
Personal Health History
● Family Health History
● Lifestyle and Health Practices
● History of Present Health Concerns
Components of Subjective Data
● Part of a comprehensive health
examination.
● To explore GI complaints
● To assess abdominal pain, tenderness or
masses
● Monitor a patient postoperatively
The abdominal examination is performed for a
variety of reasonS
Stethoscope
● Centimeter ruler
● Small Pillow or rolled blanket
● Skin Marker
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
These organs are held together loosely
by connecting tissues that
allow them to expand and to slide
against each other.
(mesentery)
State the Abdominal Regions: Stomach, liver, pancreas, duodenum, spleen, adrenal glands
Epigastric Region (Upper Middle)
