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The abdomen Flashcards

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Four quadrants of the abdomen

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RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ

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When the abdomen is viewed laterally with the patient lying supine, having a concave appearance. Indicates decreased ABD volume.

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Scaphoid Abdomen

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When the abdomen has a rounded or enlarged appearance. Indicates increased ABD volume.

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Distended Abdomen

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Normal bowel sounds

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Gurgles and clicks, every few seconds

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Abdominal Rigidity

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Indicates hemorrhage or infection

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Normal abdomen

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Soft, non-tender

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These increase the release of gastric acid in the stomach

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Drinking alcohol, and smoking tobacco

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Stretch marks found in abdominal region

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Striae, indicate relatively quick change in size of ABD

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Hollow Organ Pain

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Visceral pain - diffuse, aching, cramping

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Common cause of visceral ABD pain

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Hollow organ contracting forcefully, or is distended

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