NUR 2204- ABDOMEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
what does it mean that the abdomen is scaphoid?
the abdomen will very thin and concave in
fluid in the abdominal cavity?
ascites
which cavity is ascites primarily in?
peritoneal cavity
what should you hear when percussing the stomach bubble?
tympanic sounds
what are tympanic sounds?
very loud and hollow sounds
what should you hear when percussing the liver and spleen?
dull sounds
what is the acronym for examining the abdomen?
IAPP
what are the components of the acronym IAPP? (4)
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
what body position should the pt be in when examining the abdomen?
supine
how should the legs be positioned?
slightly flexed or bended
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
what does it mean that the abdomen is scaphoid?
the abdomen will very thin and concave in
fluid in the abdominal cavity?
ascites
which cavity is ascites primarily in?
peritoneal cavity
what should you hear when percussing the stomach bubble?
tympanic sounds
what are tympanic sounds?
very loud and hollow sounds
what should you hear when percussing the liver and spleen?
dull sounds
what is the acronym for examining the abdomen?
IAPP
what are the components of the acronym IAPP? (4)
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
what body position should the pt be in when examining the abdomen?
supine
how should the legs be positioned?
slightly flexed or bended
