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Abd assess
Question | Answer |
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solid viscera | solid tissue, maintains characteristic shape |
hollow viscera | tissue mixed with fluid , air,gas. changes shape |
age related changes | fat accumulation, decreaded salavation, delayed esophageal emptying, decreased gastric acid, decreased peristalsis |
phases of of abdominal assessment | inspection, aauscultation, percussion, palpation |
solid viscera | solid tissue, maintains characteristic shape |
hollow viscera | tissue mixed with fluid , air,gas. changes shape |
age related changes | fat accumulation, decreaded salavation, delayed esophageal emptying, decreased gastric acid, decreased peristalsis |
phases of of abdominal assessment | inspection, aauscultation, percussion, palpation |
types of bowel sounds | hypoactive,hyperactive, normal, absent |
What sound do you hear when percussing hollow viscera | tympany |
reasons for percussion | assess density, locate organs, screen for abnormalities |
direction of abdominal assessment | RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ |