Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 3 With complete solution (100% Verified)

HPI questions for chief complaint of abdominal issue correct answers ○Abdominal pain-OLDCARTS ○When did the pain start? ○Where is the pain in your stomach? ○Does the pain radiate to other locations? ○Have experience nausea/vomiting, indigestion or increase in belching. ○What medications have you used to treat your symptoms? ○Have you had any diarrhea or constipation? ○Do you have to use laxative frequently? ○What is your regular dietary habits? inspection of abdomen correct answers -Abdominal contour -Symmetry -Umbilicus -Skin Color -Vascularity -Scars -Striae -Lesions or rashes -Abdominal movement when breathing -Aortic pulsation -Have patient raise head while laying down and look for masses hernia or muscle separation Abdominal assessment order correct answers inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation Always auscultate prior to percussion and palpation as it can change sound. Abdomen Auscultation correct answers Bowel sounds in all four quadrants- note frequency and character listen for friction rubs over liver and spleen listen for bruits over the aortic, renal, illiac and femoral arteries listen for venous hum around epigastric area above the belly button Abdominal findings abdomen correct answers ○Bruits- A swishing sound heard over the aortic, renal iliac, and femoral arteries, indicating narrowing or aneurysm. ○Pop/Tinkles- High pitch sound suggesting intestinal fluid and air under pressure, as in early obstruction.