NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module 5 Quiz GI,GU,Breast and Axilla
- How do we perform light palpation on the abdomen?
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use first 4 fingers to depress the skin about 1 cm inside and move it in a rotation motion, clockwise.
- GI assessment order
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inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate
- Why do we listen before we palpate the abdomen?
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so we do not disrupt or dislodge anything within the bowels.
- What is voluntary guarding?
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Patient volitionally tenses the abdominal muscles when the examiner palpates.
- What things do we feel for when palpating the abdomen?
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organs, size, consistency, masses, temperature, tenderness, pain, mobility 1 / 2
- Where do we percuss for kidney tenderness?
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on the posterior surface at the 12th rib at the CVA angle.
- How do we percuss for kidney tenderness?
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indirectly with a hand and fist. look for signs of pain.
- What are the signs of breast cancer?
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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?
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Assist the provider with the exam by holding the patient, giving them tools, collecting speci- mens and advocating for the patient.
- hypoactive bowel sounds are
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sound every 5-6 seconds
- normal bowel sounds are
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