NUR2180 Module 5 Quiz
Physical Assessment Module 5 Quiz Study Guide
1. Understand the procedure to perform light palpation on the abdomen
o Light palpation is used to detect tenderness. The examiner should
systematically palpate the entire abdomen by using the flat part of
his or her right hand or the pads of the fingers, not the fingertips.
The fingers should be together, and sudden jabs are to be avoided
o Light palpation can help determine if there is tenderness as well as
anything grossly abnormal such as a mass or enlarged organ. The
abdomen should be soft and nontender
2. Learn how to assess the kidney for tenderness
o To assess kidney, place one hand over the 12th rib at costovertebral
angle on back. Thump that hand with ulnar edge of your other fist
3. Understand why auscultation is performed first
o For the abdomen, the second assessment technique is auscultation.
This is because percussion and palpation will stimulate intestinal
movements and the needed information is the baseline bowel
sounds (percussion and palpation can increase peristalsis, which
would give a false interpretation of bowel sounds).
4. What are signs of breast cancer?
o Lump and discharge
o Rash and swelling
, o Trauma and history of breast disease
o Treatment and medications
o Patient centered care
5. Understand the role of the Registered Nurse in male or female genitourinary
examinations
o The registered nurse’s primary job in terms of assessment of the
genitalia, rectum, anus, or prostate is, in most cases, aiding the
physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant in the
assessment, helping to position the client and collect specimens
6. Understand what hypoactive and hyperactive bowel signs are
o If you hear approximately 5-30 sounds/minute, they are considered
to be normoactive; less than 5 sounds/minute are considered
hypoactive; more than 30 sounds/minute are considered
hyperactive
7. Understand the location of the costovertebral angle
o The costovertebral angle (CVA) is located on your back at the
bottom of your ribcage at the 12th rib. It’s the 90-degree angle
formed between the curve of that rib and your spine
8. Know what organs are located in a particular quadrant (RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ)
Physical Assessment Module 5 Quiz Study Guide
1. Understand the procedure to perform light palpation on the abdomen
o Light palpation is used to detect tenderness. The examiner should
systematically palpate the entire abdomen by using the flat part of
his or her right hand or the pads of the fingers, not the fingertips.
The fingers should be together, and sudden jabs are to be avoided
o Light palpation can help determine if there is tenderness as well as
anything grossly abnormal such as a mass or enlarged organ. The
abdomen should be soft and nontender
2. Learn how to assess the kidney for tenderness
o To assess kidney, place one hand over the 12th rib at costovertebral
angle on back. Thump that hand with ulnar edge of your other fist
3. Understand why auscultation is performed first
o For the abdomen, the second assessment technique is auscultation.
This is because percussion and palpation will stimulate intestinal
movements and the needed information is the baseline bowel
sounds (percussion and palpation can increase peristalsis, which
would give a false interpretation of bowel sounds).
4. What are signs of breast cancer?
o Lump and discharge
o Rash and swelling
, o Trauma and history of breast disease
o Treatment and medications
o Patient centered care
5. Understand the role of the Registered Nurse in male or female genitourinary
examinations
o The registered nurse’s primary job in terms of assessment of the
genitalia, rectum, anus, or prostate is, in most cases, aiding the
physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant in the
assessment, helping to position the client and collect specimens
6. Understand what hypoactive and hyperactive bowel signs are
o If you hear approximately 5-30 sounds/minute, they are considered
to be normoactive; less than 5 sounds/minute are considered
hypoactive; more than 30 sounds/minute are considered
hyperactive
7. Understand the location of the costovertebral angle
o The costovertebral angle (CVA) is located on your back at the
bottom of your ribcage at the 12th rib. It’s the 90-degree angle
formed between the curve of that rib and your spine
8. Know what organs are located in a particular quadrant (RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ)
