ANSWERS
Blood in the urine is called correct answer hematuria
Concave abdomen is also known as? correct answer Scaphoid
Concave abdomen is common in which patients? correct answer Very thin
patients
Concave stomach is usually present in patients with what disease? correct answer
Anorexia nervosa
Flat abdomen is common in which patients? correct answer Thin patients
Frequent urination at night? correct answer nocturia
frequent urination correct answer polyuria
How long is the colon? correct answer 5 feet
How long is the esophagus? correct answer 10 inches
How long is the the small intestine? correct answer 18-21 feet
, How many bowel sounds should be heard within a minute to be considered
normoactive, hypoactive and hyperactive? correct answer Normoactive:
5-30x/minute
Hypoactive: <5/minute
Hyperactive: >30/minute
How many cm for light palpating if the abdomen? correct answer 1/2-1cm using
one hand and finger pads
If the abdomen is filled with air what sound will you hear? correct answer Hyper
resonance
If you are assessing a patient and you noted a large hematoma on the
costovertibal angle what organ are you worried about? correct answer The
kidneys
Is a protuberant abdomen common in infants and toddlers? correct answer Yes
Is gurgling sound in your stomach normal? correct answer Yes if you haven't been
eating for a period of time
Is there any intervention for an umbilical hernia for a pediatric patient under 5
years old with no symptoms? correct answer No only if there are symptoms and
after age 5
the abdomen is described as what? correct answer The largest cavity of our body