TEST 3 Flashcards
abdomen location
from the diaphragm to the brim of the pelvis
what makes up the abdominal wall
four layers of muscles
linea alba
midline seam
rectus abdominis
muscle with palpable midline strip
solid viscera of the abdomen
liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, ovaries, & uterus
hollow viscera of the abdomen
stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, & bladder
what is the spleen made of
lymphatic tissue
where is the spleen located
Located on posterolateral region of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm, from the 9th to 11th rib lateral to the midaxillary line (approximately 7 cm in length)
TOP LEFT SIDE
is the spleen palpable
not normally
where is the aorta located
left of the midline in the upper region of the abdomen
*BEGINS AT LEFT VENTRICLE, EXTENDS UP, ARCHES AND CONTINUES DOWN TO WHERE IT BRANCHES RIGHT ABOVE THE PELVIS
what does the aorta bifurcate into
the right and left iliac arteries opposite the 4th lumbar vertebrate
what do the right and left iliac arteries turn into
aorta
the right and left femoral ateries in the groin
what about the aorta is palpable
aortic pulsations
pancreas
A soft gland consisting of lobules
*BIG ROLL IN DIGESTION PRODUCES ENZYMES THAT BREAK DOWN SUGARS, STARCHES, AND FATS
where is the pancreas located
Lies obliquely across the posterior abdominal wall, behind the stomach
what are the kidneys shaped like
beans
how are the kidneys positioned
Positioned in the retroperitoneal region of the abdominal cavity
*JUST BELOW THE RIB CAGE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SPINE
costovertebral angle
kidneys
angle formed by the joining of the 12th rib and the vertebral column
where is the left kidney located
at the 11th & 12th ribs
where is the right kidney located
1 to 2 cm lower than the left due to position of the liver
abdoman anatomic locations
RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ
MIDLINE
EPIGASTRIC
UMBILICAL
HYPOGASTRIC
SUPRAPUBIC
UMBILICAL CORD IN INFANTS
more prominent in newborn,
contains two arteries and one vein
LIVER IN INFANTS
proportionally takes up more space at birth
URINARY BLADDER IN INFANTS/CHILDREN
positioned higher in the abdomen, between the symphysis and the umbilicus
ABDOMINAL WALL IN INFANTS/CHILDREN
less muscular, easier to palpate abdominal organs
morning sickness
pregnant women
Cause ? Thought due to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
abdominal considerations for pregnant women
Heartburn (pyrosis) from esophageal reflux
- Decreased GI motility, longer time for gastric emptying
- Constipation & hemorrhoids
- Skin changes: striae & linear nigra
abdominal considerations for older adults
- Females: decreased estrogen –>suprapubic fat
- Males: “spare tire”
- Relaxed abdominal muscle
- Decreased salivation
abdominal considerations in older adults (cont)
- Delayed emptying of esophagus
- Decreased gastric acid secretion
- Increased risk of gallbladder disease
- Decreased liver size
- Constipation
appetite
abdominal subjective data
any changes, anorexia, change in weight, dieting
dysphagia
abdominal subjective data
any disorder of throat or esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow. can be painful
food intolerance
abdominal subjective data
lactose intolerance, pyrosis (heartburn), eructation (belching)
abdominal pain
subjective data
any pain ?, location, quality, severity, precipitating, aggravating & alleviating factors
visceral pain
relating to the organ
dull, general, poorly located
parietal pain
peritoneum
sharp, precisely located, increased with movement
referred pain
caused by pathology in another site
nausea and vomitting
n&v
abdominal subjective data
Frequency, amount, color, odor hematemesis (bloody emesis), any associated S/S, diet for the last 24 hrs, food poisoning
bowel habits
abdominal subjective data
normal pattern, frequency, color, odor, consistency, any diarrhea or constipation, any recent change in bowel habits, use of laxatives (type & frequency
past abdominal Hx
abdominal subjective data
any GI problems, gallbladder disease, any abdominal surgery or diagnostic procedures (and results)
medications
abdominal subjective data
nsaids
alcohol
cigarettes (packs per day/years)
nutritional assessment
part of the abdominal subjective data
abdominal assessment objective data order
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
where to stand in order to inspect the abdomen
Stand on the patient’s right side while inspecting
inspecting the contour of the abdomen
describe as one of the following:
- Flat
- Scaphoid
- Rounded
- Distended
- Protuberant
inspect the symmetry of the abdoment
assess for bulges, masses, asymmetry, hernias
inspect the umbilicus of the abdomen
midline, inverted or everted, Cullen’s sign (bluish periumbilical color from intraabdominal bleeding)
inspect the skin of the abdomen
homogeneous color, redness, jaundice, striae, scars, lesions, angiomas, rashes, dilated veins, skin turgor
inspect the aortic pulsation or peristaltic movement in the abdomen
looking for intestinal obstruction
inspect the demeanor while assessing the abdomen
relaxed, signs of pain such as restlessness, absolute stillness (with peritonitis), knees flexed up, facial grimacing, uneven respirations
how to auscultate bowel and vascular sounds
Hold stethoscope lightly against skin using the diaphragm endpiece
where to assess bowel sounds
in the following order: RLQ at ileocecal area, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ
considerations for auscultating bowel sounds
Note frequency & character:
Hypoactive or hyperactive
If silent bowel sounds, listen for 5 minutes
- Borborygmus
“stomach growling” from
hyperactive bowels
listen for bruits
with the bell of the stethoscope over the abdominal aorta, renal arteries, iliac and femoral arteries
* Normal finding: absence of bruits
percuss the four quadrants of the abdomen
- Normal finding: tympany
- Dullness heard over adipose tissue,
distended bladder, fluid or a mass - Hyperresonance with gaseous distension
- Dullness heard over adipose tissue,
percuss the liver span
- At the midclavicular line, measure height of the liver
- Start with lung resonance to liver dullness, than liver dullness to abdominal tympany
liver span
- Normal liver span in adult: 6–12cm
- Mean liver span:
* Males: 10.5 cm
* Females: 7 cm
- Mean liver span:
hepatomegaly
liver enlargement
normal finding of percussion of spleen
dull note from 9th to 11th intercostal space just below the left midaxillary line
spleen percussion that indicates enlargement
dull note forward of the midaxillary line (with mononucleosis, trauma, & infection)
where to percuss the spleen
Percuss in lowest interspace in left anterior axillary line during inspiration: normally tympany
* Positive spleen percussion sign: dullness with splenomegaly
how to assess costovertebral angle tenderness
Use indirect fist percussion to vibrate over the 12th at the costovertebral angle (CVA)
* Hold one hand over the CVA, then thump hand with the ulnar edge of your other fist
findings in assessment of costovertebral angle tenderness
Normal finding: patient feels only the thud but no pain
* Sharp pain (costovertebral angle tenderness) indicates inflammation of the kidney or paranephric region
when palpating the abdoment, you should note
size, location, and consistency of any abnormal masses or tenderness
Review the measures for relaxation of abdominal muscles
light versus deep palpation of the abdomen
Start with light palpation: depress skin 1 cm & use gentle rotating motion in clock-wise pattern
order of palpation of the abdomen
Palpate tender areas last (avoids pain & muscle guarding)
voluntary vs involuntary guarding of the abdomen
Distinguish between voluntary guarding & involuntary guarding of abdominal muscles
* Involuntary guarding (constant board-like hardness): sign of peritonitis
deep palpation of the abdomen
depress skin 5-8cm using same technique
abnormal findings of palpation of the abdomen
muscle rigidity, muscle guarding, masses, tenderness
if any mass is found in the abdomen, what should you first distinguish
if it’s associated with a normal palpable organ or an enlarged organ
if any mass is found in the abdomen, what should you note
- Location 6. Mobility
- Size 7. Pulsatility
- shape 8. Tenderness
- Consistency
- Surface
palpation of the liver
refer to page 547)
- Remember to ask the pt. take a deep breath as you palpate
- Alternate method: hooking technique
abnormal finding in palpation of the liver
liver palpated more than 1-2 cm below the right costal margin
when can you palpate the spleen
when it’s 3x the normal size
do you continue to palpate an enlarged spleen
Do not continue to palpate an enlarged spleen as it is friable (bleeds easily) & can rupture
what should you note about an enlarged spleen
Note how many centimeters it extends below the left costal margin
how to palpate the kidneys
- Use deep palpation with bimanual “duck- bill technique
- Ask the patient to take a deep breath as you palpate
how are the kidneys positioned
Left kidney is positioned 1 cm higher than the right kidney, so you are more apt o palpate the lower pole of the right kidney
abnormal findings when palpating the kidney
enlarged kidney,
kidney mass
where do you palpate the aorta pulsation
located in the upper abdomen slightly left of the midline
findings in palpating the aorta pulsation
Normal finding: aorta pulsation 2.5-4cm in adult; pulsation in an anterior direction
- Abnormal finding: prominent lateral pulsation, indicates aortic aneurysm
rebound tenderness
blumberg’s sign
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1weCV9pGqFM
- Perform when pt. complains of any abdominal pain or has tenderness with palpation
findings of palpating rebound tenderness
- Negative or normal finding: no pain on release of pressure
- Abnormal finding: pain on release of pressure; sign of peritoneal inflammation
inspiratory arrest
murphy’s sign
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_D0peTmw8
- PAIN- INFLAMMATION- ABRUPTLY STOPS INHALING
- Press up against the liver’s lower border as the pt. takes a deep inspiration (liver pushes up against the gallbladder)
findings of assessing for inspiratory arrest
- Normal finding: complete inspiration without any pain
- Abnormal finding/positive test: pt. abruptly stops inspiration midway due to pain; sign of gallbladder inflammation
external ear
auricle or pinna
6 landmarks of the ear
helix
antihelix
external auditory meatus
tragus
antitragus
lobule
mastoid process
internal anatomy of the ear
tympanic membrane
cone of light
manubrium
middle ear
- Tiny air-filled cavity located inside the
temporal bone
what does the middle ear contain
- Contains tiny bones (auditory ossicles): malleus, incus, stapes
openings to the inner ear
- Eustachian tube
* Round & oval windows
3 functions of the middle ear
- The three functions of the middle ear
- Conducts sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear
- Protects the inner ear
- Equalization of air pressure on each side of the TM by the eustachian tube
purpose of the inner ear
- Sensory organs for equilibrium & hearing
vestibule and semicircular canals
inner ear
Vestibule & Semicircular canals (in the bony labyrinth) make up the vestibular apparatus
SENSE OF BALANCE AND BODY POSITION
cochlea
inner ear
snail shell
contains the central hearing apparatus
3 levels of the auditory system
- Peripheral
2. Brainstem
3. Cerebral cortex
how is sound transmitted
Sound is transmitted & converted to vibrations TM middle ear ossicles to oval window cochlear basilar membrane that contains the organ of Corti hair cells (sensory organ of hearing) electrical impulses the brain
pathways of hearing
air conduction (ac)
bone conduction (bc)
air conduction (ac)
normal pathway of hearing
bone conduction (bc)
alternate pathway of hearing that directly transmit vibrations to inner ear and to CN VIII
conductive hearing loss
from mechanical dysfunction of external or middle ear
cause of conductive hearing loss
*Causes: impacted cerumen, foreign bodies,
perforated TM, fluid in the middle ear,
otosclerosis
sensorineural (perceptive) hearing loss
from pathology of inner ear or cerebral cortex (auditory center)
causes of sensorineural (perceptive) hearing loss
*Causes: Presbycusis, ototoxic drugs
labyrinth in the inner ear
equalibrium
establishes verticality & depth
inflammation
equilibrium
inaccurate information received by the brain -> staggering gait, vertigo
infant/child
hearing/ear developmental considerations
- maternal rubella can result damage to the organ of Corti and impaired hearing
- increased risk of otitis media due to shorter, wider & more horizontal, plus lymphoid tissue surrounds the lumen
adult
ear/hearing developmental considerations
conductive loss from otosclerosis between ages 20 and 40
aging adult
hearing/ear developmental considerations
risk of decreased hearing due to:
- coarse stiff cilia in the ear canal
- drier cerumen
- scarring of TM (long history of frequent ear
infections)
- presbycusis:
presbycusis
gradual sensorineural hearing loss
earache
ear subjective data
any earache, pain in ears (otalgia); note the specific characteristics of any pain; history of trauma or URI infections
infections
ear subjective data
history of ear infections
discharge
ear subjective data
any discharge from the ears (otorrhea) and its appearance & any odor
hearing loss
ear subjective data
onset (sudden or slow); characteristics of loss
* Refer pt. if sudden onset not related to upper respiratory infection
observe for signs of hearing loss
lip reading, frowning or straining forward, posturing of head, misunderstanding of questions or frequent requests for you to repeat, irritability or startle reflex to your voice (recruitment), garbled speech, inappropriately loud voice, voice has a flat, monotonous
environmental noises
ear subjective data
any exposure to loud noises
tinnitus
ear subjective data
ringing, crackling, or buzzing in ears; medications currently taking (ototoxic meds)
vertigo
ear subjective data
true vertigo (from dysfunction of labyrinth) versus dizziness or lightheadedness
* Objective vertigo: rooms appears to be spinning
* Subjective vertigo: feels like the person is spinning
self care behaviors
ear subjective data
method for cleaning ears (cotton-tipped applicators can cause impaction of cerumen); last hearing test, hearing aid
infants/children
ear subjective data
risks for ear infections:
- exposure to passive smoke
- attendance at group day care centers
- bottle fed
inspect/palpate the external ear for size and shape
ear objective data
microtia, macrotia
Inspect and palpate the external ear for:
skin condition
ear objective data
redness, heat, crusts, scaling, enlarged lymph node, frostbite, tophi, sebaceous cysts, keloid, carcinoma
Inspect and palpate the external ear for:
tenderness
ear- objective data
pain with movement of tragus or pinna
Inspect and palpate the external ear for:
external auditory
ear-objective data
meatus: atresia (closure or
absence of ear canal), discharge, cerumen
how to perform otoscopic exam in an adult
ear-inspect with the otoscope
- Adults - pinna is pulled up & back
how to perform otoscopic exam in a child under 3
ear-inspect with the otoscope
pinna is pulled straight down
inspection of the ear with the otoscope
Inspect the external canal for any redness, swelling, lesions, foreign objects, or discharge
* Watery drainage indicates CSF from head
trauma (basal skull fracture)
* Purulent otorrhea indicates otitis externa or otitis
media (with ruptured drum)
* Frank blood (from trauma)
normal appearance of the tympanic membrane (drum)
Normal appearance is shinny, translucent, pearly gray color
cone of light reflex (COL) from the reflection of the otoscope light on the drum
- In the right ear: it is at 5 o’clock
- In the left ear: it is at 7 o’clock
note the specific landmarks of the tympanic membrane
The umbro, manubrium, and short process of the malleus should be visible
abnormal eardrum colors
Yellow-amber drum indicates serous otitis media
* Redness indicates acute otitis media
absent or distorted landmarks in assessment of the eardrum
Absent or distorted landmarks: bulging drum with increased pressure in otitis media
what causes a retracted eardrum
obstructed eustachian tube from vacuum in middle ear
air/fluid level or air bubbles behind the eardrum indicate what
serous otitis media
abnormal findings of assessment of the eardrum
perforations or vesicles
whispered voice test
ear-objective data
test one ear at a time, whisper two syllable word as you mask hearing in the other ear
* Abnormal finding: pt. unable to hear whispered words
tuning fork tests
ear-objective data
weber test
rinne test
weber test
ear-objective data
tests bone conduction of tone through the skull:
rinne test
ear-objective data
compares air conduction and bone conduction sound
findings of the weber test
ear-objective data
Normal – sound is heard the same in both ears
Conductive loss – sound goes toward the poorer ear
Sensorineal loss – sound lateralizes to the unaffected or better ear
findings of the rhinne test
Normal – sound is heard twice as long by air conduction (AC) as bone conduction (BC)
AC>BC
Conductive loss – BC>AC
Sensorineal – AC>BC but reduced overall
vestibular apparatus
- Aids in maintaining standing balance
- Assessed with the romberg test (included in the neuro assessment- discussed later in semester)
considerations with children
ear-objective data
- Low set ears or deviation in alignment seen with developmental delays (Down’s syndrome)
external anatomy of the eye
Bony orbit
Eyelids
Palpebral fissure
Eyelashes
Limbus
Canthus
Caruncle
external anatomy of the eye (cont)
Conjunctiva clear
- Palpebral
- Bulbar
Lacrimal apparatus
Puncta
Lacrimal Gland
Six muscles
review visual guides in eye powerpoint
what do the extraocular muscles do
Provide straight & rotary movement of the eyes
how do the extraocular muscles work
The muscle is coordinated with the one in the other eye so that the eyes movement is on a parallel axis (conjugate movement)
Six muscles (innervated by cranial nerves):
eye
Superior rectus (CN III)
- Inferior oblique (CN III)
- Medial rectus (CN III)
- Superior oblique (CN IV)
- Inferior rectus (CN III)
- Lateral rectus (CN VI)
why do the eyes move together
(conjugate gaze/movement) b/c humans can only focus on one item at a time (i.e. right eye and left eye should be looking at the same object)