What is the first step in examining the abdomen?

Abdominal Examination Techniques

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is a patient's waist located?
Where they wear their pants
At the level of the umbilicus
At the level of the hips
At the level of the ribcage
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool is used for auscultating the abdomen?
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Otoscope
Sphygmomanometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long should you listen for bowel sounds if they are not initially heard?
10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of light palpation?
To check for bowel sounds
To assess for organ enlargement
To measure abdominal circumference
To assess for tenderness
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should you handle a ticklish patient during palpation?
Use lighter touch
Avoid palpation
Be more firm
Distract them with conversation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hook technique used for?
Palpating the spleen
Palpating the liver
Auscultating the abdomen
Percussing the abdomen
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