Test #3 Flashcards
(53 cards)
What are abnormal bowel sounds?
high pitch, distention bowel sounds mean bowel obstruction
Where do you listen for bowel sounds?
all 4 quadrants of the abdomen
Define Rebound.
a sensation of pain felt when pressure is suddenly removed
How do you percuss the spleen?
have to turn the patient on their right side and percuss on the left side below the ribs. Should hear dullness
How do you palpate the spleen?
you can only feel the spleen if it is 3 times the normal size, it is normal not to feel the spleen
How do you percuss the liver?
Scratch test, you can find the edge of the liver by this.
How do you palpate the liver?
push up under the ribs. The normal size of the liver is 6-12 cm.
How do you percuss the kidneys?
posteriorly below the rib cage
How do you palpate the kidneys?
posteriorly or deep palpation
How do you percuss the aorta?
Its hard to percuss the aorta because it is deep, you need to percuss from the back
How do you palpate the aorta?
deep palpation, is there is rebound = very bad
What are some techniques on relaxing your patient?
put chin to chest, clinch teeth,
How do you check for hernias on your patient?
palpation & inspection
Describe the muscle strength grading scale.
0 paralyzed 1 contract muscle, but cannot move it 2 move it, but cannot move it against gravity 3 move it up against gravity 4 move it against some resistance 5 against full resistance
What is the normal arm and leg difference measurements?
1 cm
Describe Gait
a person’s manner of walking
Describe stride length
is the average length of one step, that is, the distance between your right and left foot contacting the ground.
Describe base support
area of ground surface covered by the body silhouette in an erect subject; the wider the base of support, the greater the stability of the erect body; the centre of gravity is more easily maintained within the base of support
How do you assess balance
Romberg Test
How do you assess coordination
fluid movement, no issues walking
How do you assess accuracy of movement
fluid movement, no issues walking
Define Romberg Test
stand with feet together, hands by side, close eyes
if they have a problem they will fall
no problem they will stay up, a little sway is okay.
Describe Lordosis
excessive inward curvature of the spine.
seen in pregnant people
Describe Scoliosis
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, shows an “S”
