Abdominal Assessment Flashcard

Front

What is one of the factors you should look for during an abdominal inspection?

Back

Symmetry

Front

Why is it important not to press before listening during an abdominal assessment?

Back

It can affect the bowel sounds

Front

Which of the following is an example of a condition that can cause a scaphoid abdomen? Obesity, Malnutrition, Pregnancy, Ascites

Back

Malnutrition

Front

What does a protuberant abdomen indicate?

Back

Excess fat or ascites

Front

Which of the following is NOT typically assessed during an abdominal inspection? Shape, Contour, Hair color, Masses

Back

Hair color

Front

Which of the following is a possible cause of abdominal distention? Dehydration, Fluid accumulation, Low blood sugar, High cholesterol

Back

Fluid accumulation

Front

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic to assess in an abdominal inspection? Symmetry, Distention, Hair length, Bulges

Back

Hair length

Front

What does the presence of bruits in major arteries indicate?

Back

Narrowing of the arteries

Front

What does tympany during percussion indicate?

Back

Presence of air, fluid, or dense tissue

Front

Which sound is described as loud, low-pitch, and long?

Back

Resonant