Abdominal Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 steps of abdominal assessment
A
- follow universal competencies
- inspect abdomen
- auscultate abdomen
- palpate abdomen
- complete procedure
2
Q
what are the universal competencies
A
introduce self, perform hand hygiene, don gloves if needed, identify patient, teach patient
3
Q
when inspecting abd what 6 things do you look at
A
inspect size, shape, symmetry, scars, wounds, dressings and drains
4
Q
when auscultating where do you place the CLEAN stethoscope first
A
RLQ moving clockwise
5
Q
how many seconds do you listen for each quadrant
A
5-20 seconds
6
Q
when palpating what are you checking
A
tenderness, pain, masses, distension, and guarding
7
Q
for a complete procedure what 3 things do you do
A
3p’s
perform HH
record and report results
