6621 Chapter 21 PPT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Descending colon

• Full bladder

Multiple Choice

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically included in a gastrointestinal health history?

• RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ pain

• Jaundice

• Epistaxis

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key steps in the physical examination of the abdomen?

• Inspect the abdomen

• Auscultate bowel sounds before palpation

• Palpate for aortic pulsations

• Ask the patient to stand up

Fill in the Blanks

Frequency of fewer than 5 bowel sounds per minute suggests

activity.

Multiple Choice

A bruit heard over the midline of the abdomen is most likely associated with which artery?

• Renal artery

• Aorta

• Femoral artery

• Iliac artery

Multiple Choice

A hard, fixed abdominal mass that does not move with palpation is most likely to be:

• A benign cyst

• A floating kidney

• An invasive carcinoma

• A functional change such as a full bladder

Multiple Choice

Which clinical conditions are listed as indications for special techniques and maneuvers in abdominal examination?

• Peritonitis or ascites, abdominal wall mass, appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, renal colic, pyelonephritis, bladder distention

• Liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, diabetes, hypertension

• Asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis

• Migraine, epilepsy, stroke, meningitis

Multiple Choice

What are the main uses of POCUS in abdominal assessment as described in the slides?

• Evaluating liver size, evaluating the gallbladder, intraperitoneal free fluid

• Measuring blood pressure, checking heart rate, assessing lung function

• Diagnosing diabetes, monitoring cholesterol, checking vision

• Assessing bone density, measuring height, checking reflexes

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Health promotion and counseling for gastrointestinal health includes screening for viral hepatitis and

cancer.

Multiple Choice

What are the main organs located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen?

• Liver and gallbladder

• Stomach and spleen

• Descending colon and sigmoid colon

• Full bladder