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What is the suggested position for the patient during an abdominal examination?
What is the suggested position for the patient during an abdominal examination?
- Lying on their left side with knees bent
- Prone (on their stomach) with arms extended
- Supine (on their back) with arms to their sides (correct)
- Sitting upright with legs crossed
Which stage of the abdominal examination involves tapping the patient's abdomen and abdominal organs?
Which stage of the abdominal examination involves tapping the patient's abdomen and abdominal organs?
- Auscultation
- Palpation
- Percussion (correct)
- Inspection
When is an abdominal examination typically performed in a complete physical examination?
When is an abdominal examination typically performed in a complete physical examination?
- Before the respiratory and cardiovascular examinations
- At any random point during the physical examination
- Simultaneously with the respiratory and cardiovascular examinations
- After the respiratory and cardiovascular examinations (correct)
What is the purpose of auscultation during an abdominal examination?
What is the purpose of auscultation during an abdominal examination?
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What may prompt a physician to perform an abdominal examination as part of a complete physical examination?
What may prompt a physician to perform an abdominal examination as part of a complete physical examination?
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