quiz 6 Flashcards
notes from 11.1-11.4
1
Q
ankle brachial index calculation
A
higher ankle pressure divided by higher arm pressure
2
Q
normal ABI
A
1.00-1.29
3
Q
borderline ABI
A
0.91-0.99
4
Q
mid to moderate ABI
A
0.41-0.99
5
Q
severe ABI
A
less than 0.40
6
Q
ideal position for GI inspection
A
supine with knees slightly flexed
7
Q
general assessment of GI
A
insepction, auscultation, percussion, palpation
8
Q
assess abd. skin color for
A
lesions, bruising, jaundice
9
Q
what causes jaundice
A
elevated bilirubin
10
Q
how to assess abd. skin for contour
A
life head –> hernias = bulge
11
Q
assessing abd for distention
A
bowel obstruction?
ascites
12
Q
assess abd for dressings
A
do not displace– CDI or OTA
13
Q
auscultate how many quads
A
only 1 if normal sounds heard
- all 4 and below umbilicus if abnormal
14
Q
borborygmi
A
- stomach growling
- loud, prolonged gurgles
- increased peristalsis
- abnormal
15
Q
high pitched tinkling sounds from abd indicate…
A
bowel obstruction
