Chapter 22

Question 1

what functions do the abdominal muscles serve?

Answer 1

provide movement and support (core)
protect organs
postural support
help with breathing process

Question 2

what are the 7 F’s that cause abdominal distension

Answer 2

1. fat
2. fluid (ascites)
3. flatus
4. feces
5. fetus
6. fatal growth
7. fibroid tumor

Question 3

what is a hernia

Answer 3

defect in innermost fascia of abdominal wall

Question 4

what do you do if you do not hear bowel sounds in one region?

Answer 4

must listen for 5 minutes before saying they are “silent”

Question 5

can you feel the bladder when palpated the abdomen?

Answer 5

only if it is full

Question 6

what is tympany?

Answer 6

percussion- heard over air filled areas, such as stomach and intestines

Question 7

what is dullness?

Answer 7

percussion- heard over solid areas, such as liver, spleen, or distended bladder

Question 8

what is spleenomagely?

Answer 8

enlarged spleen

Question 9

if a patient has a tender area in the abdomen when do you palpate it?

Answer 9

last

Question 10

what does rigidity indicate?

Answer 10

diffuse rigidity- peritonitis

localized- appendix, gallbladder

Question 11

what does tenderness indicate?

Answer 11

inflammation, masses, or organomegaly