ATI Abdomen Exam 4 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

In which order do we assess the abdomen? Correct Answer Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation Why do we perform auscultation before percussion and palpation? Correct Answer Percussion and palpation can alter bowel sounds In what position do you want to assess the patients abdomen? Correct Answer Supine, arms at both sides and knees slightly bent Imagine vertical and horizontal lines through the ____________ or midpoint to divide the abdomen in four quadrants. Correct Answer Umbilicus What should you use as the upper boundary of the abdomen? Correct Answer Xiohoid process What should you use as the lower boundary of the abdomen? Correct Answer Symphysis pubis RUQ Correct Answer right upper quadrant RLQ Correct Answer right lower quadrant LUQ Correct Answer left upper quadrant LLQ Correct Answer left lower quadrant This is an unexpected finding possibly reflecting cirrhosis or inferior vena cava obstruction Correct Answer Dilated veins Silver striae (stretch marks) are considered an _________________ finding. Correct Answer expected When assessing the abdomen it is appropriate to assess scars and note their __________ and ___________. Correct Answer location and length Jaundice, cyanosis, or ascites are possible reflections of _______________. Correct Answer cirrhosis