Abdomen Physical Exam (Bates) Already Graded A+

Abdomen Physical Exam (Bates) Already Graded A+ 1. What are the midline sections of the abdomen when divided into 9 sections? A) Epigastric, Umbilical, and Hypogastric B) Epigastric, Subcostal, and Hypogastric C) Umbilical, Hypogastric, and Inguinal D) Suprapubic, Inguinal, and Sacral Correct answer: A) Epigastric, Umbilical, and Hypogastric 2. Which of the following structures is NOT usually palpable? A) Most of the liver B) Stomach C) Pancreas D) Spleen Correct answer: A) Most of the liver 3. What is commonly misidentified as a tumor in the epigastrium? A) Xiphoid process B) Navel C) Gallbladder D) Stomach Correct answer: A) Xiphoid process 4. Where is the abdominal aorta usually palpable? A) Epigastrium B) Hypogastrium C) Umbilical D) Suprapubic Correct answer: A) Epigastrium 5. Which quadrant is the spleen located in? A) Left upper quadrant B) Right upper quadrant C) Left lower quadrant D) Right lower quadrant Correct answer: A) Left upper quadrant Bulging flanks are suggest what? ascites Increased peritstaltic waves suggest what? intestinal obstruction Increased pulsations of the epigastrium and widened pulse pressure suggest what? aortic aneurysm Why do we listen to abdomen BEFORE percussion or palpation? Percussion and palpation alter the frequency of bowel sounds Bruits are suggestive of what? Vascular occlusive disease Describe normal bowel sounds. clicks/gurgles (5-34 per minute) When should we listen for bruits in the abdominal region? If a patient has hypertension