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Which sign is associated with pain during internal rotation of the right hip?
Which sign is associated with pain during internal rotation of the right hip?
What is the purpose of the fluid wave test in abdominal examination?
What is the purpose of the fluid wave test in abdominal examination?
How can kidney tenderness be checked during physical examination?
How can kidney tenderness be checked during physical examination?
Where should you percuss to check for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness?
Where should you percuss to check for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness?
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Which organ is located in the LUQ?
Which organ is located in the LUQ?
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Which organ may be palpable below the left costal margin in some adults?
Which organ may be palpable below the left costal margin in some adults?
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In a newborn baby, how many arteries and veins are found in the umbilical cord?
In a newborn baby, how many arteries and veins are found in the umbilical cord?
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Before performing percussion or palpation on the abdomen, what should be done first?
Before performing percussion or palpation on the abdomen, what should be done first?
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Which organ is located in the RUQ?
Which organ is located in the RUQ?
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Which organ may be palpable below the left costal margin in some adults?
Which organ may be palpable below the left costal margin in some adults?
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How long should you listen to the bowel sounds before declaring them absent?
How long should you listen to the bowel sounds before declaring them absent?
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Which type of palpation is usually required to delineate the liver edge, the kidneys, and abdominal masses?
Which type of palpation is usually required to delineate the liver edge, the kidneys, and abdominal masses?
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Which sign is associated with pain during internal rotation of the right hip?
Which sign is associated with pain during internal rotation of the right hip?
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What is the purpose of the fluid wave test in abdominal examination?
What is the purpose of the fluid wave test in abdominal examination?
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How can kidney tenderness be checked during physical examination?
How can kidney tenderness be checked during physical examination?
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Where should you percuss to check for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness?
Where should you percuss to check for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Examination
- The obturator sign is associated with pain during internal rotation of the right hip.
Fluid Wave Test
- The fluid wave test is used to detect ascites in abdominal examination.
Kidney Tenderness
- Kidney tenderness can be checked by percussing the costovertebral angle (CVA) during physical examination.
- CVA tenderness is checked by percussing between the 12th rib and the spine.
Organ Location
- The spleen is located in the LUQ (left upper quadrant).
- The spleen may be palpable below the left costal margin in some adults.
- The liver is located in the RUQ (right upper quadrant).
Umbilical Cord
- A newborn baby's umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein.
Abdominal Examination
- Before performing percussion or palpation on the abdomen, the examiner should first inspect and auscultate the abdomen.
Bowel Sounds
- Bowel sounds should be listened to for at least one minute before declaring them absent.
Palpation Techniques
- Deep palpation is usually required to delineate the liver edge, the kidneys, and abdominal masses.
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Test your knowledge of human anatomy with this multiple-choice quiz! Identify the location of organs in the abdominal quadrants, and check your understanding of palpable organs. Perfect for medical students or anyone interested in anatomy.
