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During palpation, it is important to start with light superficial palpation away from any site of pain.
During palpation, it is important to start with light superficial palpation away from any site of pain.
Which technique can be used to determine if a mass is superficial and in the abdominal wall rather than within the abdominal cavity?
Which technique can be used to determine if a mass is superficial and in the abdominal wall rather than within the abdominal cavity?
Which point is used to determine the projection of pain originating from the gallbladder?
Which point is used to determine the projection of pain originating from the gallbladder?
When palpating the liver, it is normally not palpable and should be assessed using bimanual palpation.
When palpating the liver, it is normally not palpable and should be assessed using bimanual palpation.
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Which technique is used to assess the size and density of organs in the abdomen and detect the presence of fluid or solid masses?
Which technique is used to assess the size and density of organs in the abdomen and detect the presence of fluid or solid masses?
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What is the predominant sound heard during percussion of the abdomen?
What is the predominant sound heard during percussion of the abdomen?
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Which level of the abdomen is located in the epigastrium?
Which level of the abdomen is located in the epigastrium?
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Which region is included in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Which region is included in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
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What does an expanded abdomen indicate?
What does an expanded abdomen indicate?
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What does the absence of bowel sounds imply?
What does the absence of bowel sounds imply?
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Where can venous murmurs in cirrhosis of the liver be heard?
Where can venous murmurs in cirrhosis of the liver be heard?
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What does a rubbing sound in the abdomen indicate?
What does a rubbing sound in the abdomen indicate?
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the core examination skills during the abdominal examination?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the core examination skills during the abdominal examination?
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During the abdominal examination, what should the examiner pay careful attention to?
During the abdominal examination, what should the examiner pay careful attention to?
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When is the abdominal examination performed?
When is the abdominal examination performed?
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What are the additional procedures used during the abdominal examination?
What are the additional procedures used during the abdominal examination?
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Who is the author of the text?
Who is the author of the text?
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What is the year mentioned in the text?
What is the year mentioned in the text?
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Which organ lies under the left diaphragmatic dome behind the mid-axillary line?
Which organ lies under the left diaphragmatic dome behind the mid-axillary line?
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What physical finding suggests the presence of ascites?
What physical finding suggests the presence of ascites?
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Which pain point is located at the angle between the linea paravertebralis and the twelfth rib?
Which pain point is located at the angle between the linea paravertebralis and the twelfth rib?
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Where are Lanz's points located?
Where are Lanz's points located?
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What is the correct position for a rectal examination?
What is the correct position for a rectal examination?
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What should be done if anal spasm occurs during a rectal examination?
What should be done if anal spasm occurs during a rectal examination?
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During a rectal examination, what should be assessed in men?
During a rectal examination, what should be assessed in men?
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What should be assessed in women during a rectal examination?
What should be assessed in women during a rectal examination?
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When should the rectal examination be repeated if the rectum contains feces?
When should the rectal examination be repeated if the rectum contains feces?
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What should be assessed during percussion in a physical examination of the kidneys?
What should be assessed during percussion in a physical examination of the kidneys?
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What is the normal finding for succussio renalis in a physical examination of the kidneys?
What is the normal finding for succussio renalis in a physical examination of the kidneys?
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What is the purpose of auscultating the renal arteries during a physical examination of the kidneys?
What is the purpose of auscultating the renal arteries during a physical examination of the kidneys?
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