Prac6 - Abdominal Assessment

Question 1

What would you look for abdominal inspection? 4 findings and 2 examples

Answer 1

• size
• colour
• position/ shape
• symmetry

example

• yellow eyes (jaundice)
• bluish skin (cyanosis)

Question 2

What would you look for in abdominal auscultation? 4 findings and 2 examples

Answer 2

• heart sounds
• bowel sounds
• breath sounds

example

• wheezing (acute bronchitis/ asthma)
• Ruits (pneumonia)

Question 3

What would you look for in abdominal percussion? 4 findings and 2 examples

Answer 3

• location
• size
• shape
• consistency

example

• hollow
• shallow

Question 4

What would you look for in abdominal palpation? 3 findings and 2 examples

Answer 4

• temperature
• turgor
• shape
• moisture
• size

example

• tumour
• crepitus (bone fracture)

Question 5

What are three types of physical examination of the body?

Answer 5

• complete assessment
• focused assessment on body part
• focused assessment on body system

Question 6

When examining to detect pallor, where would you expect to see pallor most evident in persons of all types of skin colour?

Answer 6

• conjunctiva
• oral mucous membranes
• nail beds
• palms of the hands
• soles of the feet

Question 7

When examining client’s abdomen, the nurse will position the client in what way and why?

Answer 7

Supine with pillows under head and knees

Relaxed muscle and prevents muscle tension