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Begin percussion in RLQ and proceed ______
Begin percussion in RLQ and proceed ______
clockwise (use direct/indirect percussion)
Eliciting Abdominal Pain - ______
Eliciting Abdominal Pain - ______
Previous Health Status
Rebound tenderness – pain upon removal of ______
Rebound tenderness – pain upon removal of ______
pressure application
Obturator sign – pt supine, flex right knee and internally ______
Obturator sign – pt supine, flex right knee and internally ______
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Responses to Metabolic-GI and Liver excessive Alterations fluid and air (tympany) - ASSESSMENT accumulation ______
Responses to Metabolic-GI and Liver excessive Alterations fluid and air (tympany) - ASSESSMENT accumulation ______
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Study Notes
Abdominal Examination Techniques
- Begin percussion in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) and proceed through the abdomen to identify areas of tenderness or abnormal sounds.
- Eliciting abdominal pain may involve using specific techniques to provoke discomfort, assisting in diagnosis.
Signs Indicating Appendicitis
- Rebound tenderness indicates pain upon the removal of pressure from the abdomen, suggesting potential inflammation, such as appendicitis.
- Obturator sign is assessed with the patient supine; flex the right knee and internally rotate the hip to check for pain, indicating possible appendicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Assessment of Fluid and Air Accumulation
- Responses to metabolic-gastrointestinal changes and liver alterations can cause fluid and air accumulation.
- Assessment of tympany (a sound produced during percussion that suggests the presence of air) is crucial in diagnosing conditions related to excessive fluid or air in the abdomen.
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Description
Test your knowledge of abdominal assessment techniques with this quiz on metabolic, GI, and liver health. Practice identifying excessive fluid and air accumulation, and learn about percussion and deep touch techniques to assess major abdominal organs and detect masses.
