Physical Examination

Question 1

physical examination for abdomen in order

Answer 1

Inspection
Auscultqtion
Percussion
Palpation

Question 2

position for inspection

Answer 2

supine with knees flexed

Question 3

what can you see during inspection

Answer 3

scarring
nodules
skin changes
lesions
bruising
discoloration
striae
contour
flat
distended
scaphoid

Question 4

Auscultation in order

Answer 4

RLQ
RUQ
LUQ
LLQ

Question 5

diaphragm of stethoscope

Answer 5

gurgles

Question 6

bell of stethoscope

Answer 6

bruits over the aorta
renal and femoral artery

Question 8

normal bowel sounds

Answer 8

heard every 5-20 seconds

Question 9

hypoactive

Answer 9

1-2 sound in 2 mins

Question 10

hyperactive

Answer 10

5-6 sounds in less than 30 secs

Question 11

liver and spleen during inspiration

Answer 11

friction rubs

Question 12

type of physical examination that assesses the size and density of organs

Answer 12

percussion

Question 13

air filled

Answer 13

tympany

Question 14

solid organs and masses

Answer 14

dullness

Question 15

light palpation

Answer 15

2 cm

Question 16

test for tenderness and muscular resistance

Answer 16

light palpation

Question 17

deep palpation

Answer 17

4 cm

Question 18

assesses mass

Answer 18

deep palpation