What finding may suggest aortic aneurysm when auscultating the abdomen?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the clinical findings that may suggest the presence of an aortic aneurysm when listening to the abdomen with a stethoscope, specifically looking for the option that indicates abnormal findings.
Answer
A whooshing sound may suggest an aortic aneurysm.
A whooshing sound heard during abdominal auscultation may suggest an aortic aneurysm.
Answer for screen readers
A whooshing sound heard during abdominal auscultation may suggest an aortic aneurysm.
More Information
A whooshing sound, also known as a bruit, can indicate turbulent blood flow within the abdomen, which may be associated with the presence of an aneurysm.
Tips
A common mistake is to solely rely on abdominal palpation without auscultation for diagnosing aneurysms.
Sources
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms - Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com
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