CBL Quiz Week 9 Flashcards
What is the best position for assessment of the abdomen?
supine with head slightly raised and knees in bent position supported by pillows
In a non-pregnant adult, can the empty bladder be palpated above the symphysis pubis?
no you cannot palpate an empty bladder
When listening for vascular sounds such as the aorta, what part of the stethoscope is used?
the bell end lol
Match the following abdo structures to their associated abdo regions
RU
RL
LU
LL
a. lower pole of right kidney; caecum & appendix; right ovary / right spermatic cord; proximal ascending colon
b. liver; duodenum; upper pole of right kidney; junction of ascending and transverse colon
c. spleen; stomach; upper pole of left kidney; junction of transverse and descending colon
d. sigmoid colon; lower pole of right kidney; left ureter; left ovary / left spermatic cord
RU= b
RL = a
LU = c
LL = d
What cranial nerves are responsible for coordinating the swallow reflex?
the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves
What method is used to help ease insertion of NG tube?
sipping water through straw
If pH paper is not available tube placement can be confirmed by inserting air into the tube & auscultating stomach sounds?
no, a radiograph is needed
What bed position should pt be in when inserting NG tube?
high fowler’s
Bowel sounds are considered absent if all quadrants are auscultated and no sound is heard within ____
5-6mns
How is the length of NG tube measured?
from nares to ear lobe to xiphisternum/xiphoid
When low suction is applied to the Salem sump tube, the smaller lumen allows for an inflow of atmospheric air, which prevents what?
a vacuum if tube adheres to wall of stomach
How far should you depress on light palpation of abdo and what is the purpose?
2cm, to assess for masses, lumps, tenderness or distension
what is the most frequently heard sound on abdo auscultation?
tympany
what is the correct order of steps when conduction an abdo assessment: palpation, auscultation, inspection, percussion
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
When auscultating abdo bowel sounds are normally heard every ______
5.30seconds
