Abdominal Assessment and Nutritional Screening
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What are the anatomical Liver, Gallbladder, Duodenum, Head of pancreas,
locations found in the Right kidney and adrenal gland, Hepatic flexure of
Right Upper Quadrant colon, Part of ascending and transverse colon.
(RUQ)?
What organs are located Stomach, Spleen, Left lobe of liver, Body of pancreas,
in the Left Upper Left kidney and adrenal gland, Splenic flexure of
Quadrant (LUQ)? colon, Part of transverse and descending colon.
What structures are found Cecum, Appendix, Right ovary and tube, Right ureter,
in the Right Lower Right spermatic cord.
Quadrant (RLQ)?
What anatomical locations Part of descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Left ovary
are included in the Left and tube, Left ureter, Left spermatic cord.
Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?
What changes occur in the The abdominal wall musculature relaxes.
abdominal wall
musculature of aging
adults?
How does aging affect Salivation decreases, leading to a dry mouth and
salivation and taste? decreased sense of taste.
, What gastrointestinal Esophageal emptying and gastric acid secretion are
changes are observed in delayed; incidence of gallstones increases; liver size
aging adults? decreases but most liver functions remain normal.
Decreased physical activity, inadequate intake of
What common causes of
water, low-fiber diet, side effects of medications,
constipation are found in
irritable bowel syndrome, bowel obstruction,
older adults?
hypothyroidism, inadequate toilet facilities.
What subjective data Appetite, Dysphagia, Food intolerance, Abdominal
should be collected pain, Nausea and vomiting, Bowel habits, Past
during an abdominal abdominal history, Medications, Nutritional
assessment? assessment.
What additional history Access to groceries and food preparation, shared
should be gathered for meals or eating alone, 24-hour dietary recall,
aging adults during an swallowing or feeding difficulties, bowel health,
abdominal assessment? medications.
Ensure adequate lighting, expose abdomen fully,
What are the preparation
position for comfort, empty bladder, warm
steps for an abdominal
stethoscope, auscultate before palpation and
examination?
percussion.
What is the significance of Contour describes nutritional state and normally
abdominal contour during ranges from flat to rounded.
inspection?
What should be assessed The abdomen should be symmetric bilaterally.
regarding the symmetry of
the abdomen?
What is the normal Normally midline and inverted, with no sign of
appearance of the discoloration, inflammation, or hernia.
umbilicus during an
abdominal examination?
What equipment is Stethoscope, alcohol wipe to clean endpiece.
needed for an abdominal
assessment?
Week 7 Nurs 1010 Exam 100% Solved
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Terms in this set (57)
What are the anatomical Liver, Gallbladder, Duodenum, Head of pancreas,
locations found in the Right kidney and adrenal gland, Hepatic flexure of
Right Upper Quadrant colon, Part of ascending and transverse colon.
(RUQ)?
What organs are located Stomach, Spleen, Left lobe of liver, Body of pancreas,
in the Left Upper Left kidney and adrenal gland, Splenic flexure of
Quadrant (LUQ)? colon, Part of transverse and descending colon.
What structures are found Cecum, Appendix, Right ovary and tube, Right ureter,
in the Right Lower Right spermatic cord.
Quadrant (RLQ)?
What anatomical locations Part of descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Left ovary
are included in the Left and tube, Left ureter, Left spermatic cord.
Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?
What changes occur in the The abdominal wall musculature relaxes.
abdominal wall
musculature of aging
adults?
How does aging affect Salivation decreases, leading to a dry mouth and
salivation and taste? decreased sense of taste.
, What gastrointestinal Esophageal emptying and gastric acid secretion are
changes are observed in delayed; incidence of gallstones increases; liver size
aging adults? decreases but most liver functions remain normal.
Decreased physical activity, inadequate intake of
What common causes of
water, low-fiber diet, side effects of medications,
constipation are found in
irritable bowel syndrome, bowel obstruction,
older adults?
hypothyroidism, inadequate toilet facilities.
What subjective data Appetite, Dysphagia, Food intolerance, Abdominal
should be collected pain, Nausea and vomiting, Bowel habits, Past
during an abdominal abdominal history, Medications, Nutritional
assessment? assessment.
What additional history Access to groceries and food preparation, shared
should be gathered for meals or eating alone, 24-hour dietary recall,
aging adults during an swallowing or feeding difficulties, bowel health,
abdominal assessment? medications.
Ensure adequate lighting, expose abdomen fully,
What are the preparation
position for comfort, empty bladder, warm
steps for an abdominal
stethoscope, auscultate before palpation and
examination?
percussion.
What is the significance of Contour describes nutritional state and normally
abdominal contour during ranges from flat to rounded.
inspection?
What should be assessed The abdomen should be symmetric bilaterally.
regarding the symmetry of
the abdomen?
What is the normal Normally midline and inverted, with no sign of
appearance of the discoloration, inflammation, or hernia.
umbilicus during an
abdominal examination?
What equipment is Stethoscope, alcohol wipe to clean endpiece.
needed for an abdominal
assessment?
