Abdominal Examination Techniques

Abdominal Examination Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Health

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the examination of the abdomen, starting with inspection for shape and marks, followed by auscultation to listen for bowel sounds and arteries. It then explains light and deep palpation techniques to assess tenderness and masses. Special palpation techniques for the liver and spleen are demonstrated, and the video concludes with an introduction to abdominal percussion.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in examining the abdomen?

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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