30 Questions
During palpation, it is important to start with light superficial palpation away from any site of pain.
True
Which technique can be used to determine if a mass is superficial and in the abdominal wall rather than within the abdominal cavity?
Testing abdominal muscle tone
Which point is used to determine the projection of pain originating from the gallbladder?
Murphy's point
When palpating the liver, it is normally not palpable and should be assessed using bimanual palpation.
True
Which technique is used to assess the size and density of organs in the abdomen and detect the presence of fluid or solid masses?
Percussion
What is the predominant sound heard during percussion of the abdomen?
Tympany
Which level of the abdomen is located in the epigastrium?
Mesogastrium
Which region is included in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Right hypochondriac
What does an expanded abdomen indicate?
Paralytic ileus
What does the absence of bowel sounds imply?
All of the above
Where can venous murmurs in cirrhosis of the liver be heard?
Epigastrium
What does a rubbing sound in the abdomen indicate?
All of the above
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the core examination skills during the abdominal examination?
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
During the abdominal examination, what should the examiner pay careful attention to?
The patient's comfort level
When is the abdominal examination performed?
Only when a patient presents with signs or symptoms of an abdominal disease process
What are the additional procedures used during the abdominal examination?
Percussion and auscultation
Who is the author of the text?
Prof.dr.Gordana Kamceva Mihailova FMN – UGD, Shtip
What is the year mentioned in the text?
2023
Which organ lies under the left diaphragmatic dome behind the mid-axillary line?
Spleen
What physical finding suggests the presence of ascites?
Shifting dullness
Which pain point is located at the angle between the linea paravertebralis and the twelfth rib?
Costo-vertebral pain point
Where are Lanz's points located?
In the projection of the junction of the middle with the outer thirds of the line passing through the two spinae iliacae anterior superior
What is the correct position for a rectal examination?
Left lateral position
What should be done if anal spasm occurs during a rectal examination?
Use a local anaesthetic suppository or gel
During a rectal examination, what should be assessed in men?
The size, shape, and consistency of the prostate
What should be assessed in women during a rectal examination?
The uterine cervix
When should the rectal examination be repeated if the rectum contains feces?
After the patient has defecated
What should be assessed during percussion in a physical examination of the kidneys?
The pain sensitivity of the kidneys
What is the normal finding for succussio renalis in a physical examination of the kidneys?
Negative
What is the purpose of auscultating the renal arteries during a physical examination of the kidneys?
To listen for a systolic murmur in the groin area
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