TEMI

What could be the first action upon hearing the patient's complaint?

• Tell him it is normal condition after surgery
• Administer Panadol according to doctor’s prescription to ease his pain
• Inform doctor in fear of aspiration and choking
• Give vomit bag in case he vomits

What should you ask the patient to do before performing physical examination on abdomen?

• Check the I/O chart
• Empty his bladder
• Induce vomiting by putting a finger in the throat
• Intake of warm food and drink

What position should you instruct the patient before abdominal physical examination?

• “Please lie down at on bed and relax.”
• “Please lie on your side with your face towards me.”“Please lie on your side with your face towards me.”
• “Please lie on your side with your back towards me.”
• “Please sit up straight and raise your hand up.”

What order should you perform abdominal physical examination?

• Inspection>Palpation>Percussion>Auscultation
• Auscultation> Percussion > Inspection > Palpation
• Inspection> Percussion > Auscultation > Palpation
• Inspection> Auscultation > Percussion > Palpation

What is/are the rationale behind the order of abdominal physical examination?

• (i) only