NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module
- Quiz GI,GU,Breast and Axilla
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How do we perform light palpation on the abdomen?Correct answer- use first 4 fingers to depress the skin about 1 cm inside and move it in a rotation motion, clockwise.GI assessment order Correct answer- inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate Why do we listen before we palpate the abdomen?Correct answer- so we do not disrupt or dislodge anything within the bowels.What is voluntary guarding?Correct answer- Patient volitionally tenses the abdominal muscles when the examiner palpates.What things do we feel for when palpating the abdomen?Correct answer- organs, size, consistency, masses, temperature, tenderness, pain, mobility Where do we percuss for kidney tenderness?Correct answer- on the posterior surface at the 12th rib at the CVA angle.How do we percuss for kidney tenderness?Correct answer- indirectly with a hand and fist. look for signs of pain.What are the signs of breast cancer?Correct answer- lumps or masses felt in the breasts or axilla, movable lumps, dimpled or reddened skin, tenderness to touch What is the role of the RN during a male or female GU exam?Correct answer- Assist the provider with the exam by holding the patient, giving them tools, collecting specimens and advocating for the patient.hypoactive bowel sounds are Correct answer- sound every 5-6 seconds normal bowel sounds are Correct answer- sounding 3-4 sec in each quadrant hyperactive bowel sounds are