Lab 4

Which organs can be found in the upper right quadrant?

• liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and right kidney. 

• stomach, spleen, pancreas, and left kidney

• Contains the appendix, ascending colon, and right ovary

• descending colon, sigmoid colon, and left ovary

Which organs are located in the left upper quadrant?

• descending colon, sigmoid colon, and left ovary

• Contains the appendix, ascending colon, and right ovary

• Contains the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and left kidney

Which organs are located in the right lower quadrant?

• Contains the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and left kidney

• Contains the appendix, ascending colon, and right ovary

• Contains the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and left ovary

Which organs are located in the left lower quadrant?

• Contains the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and left ovary

• Contains the appendix, ascending colon, and right ovary

• Contains the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and right kidney

What might the cause of pain be in the right lower quadrant?

• Appendix

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

What position should the patient be in to best view/assess the abdomen?

• Prone position
• Sitting position
• Supine position
• Standing position

The following are stretch marks, also known as

• keloids
• dermatitis
• striae gravidarum
• striae

Ascites is known as ____ in the abdomen.

When assessing an abdomen, we should look, listen, then feel.

• True

• False

When assessing the abdomen, it is essential to not having the patient use the restroom prior to the assessment.

• True

• false