Inspection/Auscultation
This sequence correctly represents the order of abdominal assessment techniques used by nurses.
What is inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation?
A nurse hears tympany in all four quadrants during percussion. This is most likely a sign of what?
What is normal bowel gas?
Which liver disease is caused by long-term damage, leading to scarring and impaired function?
What is Cirrhosis?
A patient with peptic ulcer disease is most likely to describe their pain as which of the following?
What is burning?
This group of lymph nodes drains lymph from the breast and upper arm and is routinely palpated during a breast exam.
What is axillary lymph nodes?
This type of abdominal contour is often observed in patients suffering from starvation or severe weight loss.
What is a scaphoid abdomen?
On percussion, dullness in the right upper quadrant is most likely due to which organ?
What is the Liver?
A patient experiences frequent heartburn and regurgitation after meals. Which condition involving the lower esophageal sphincter is most likely?
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)?
What type of pain is classically associated with gallstones or kidney stones and described as intermittent and crampy?
What is Colicky?
Milky nipple discharge not associated with breastfeeding is know as what?
What is Galactorrhea?
A visibly pulsating midline mass during inspection may be related to this vascular condition.
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
During palpation, this right upper quadrant sign is positive if the patient halts inspiration due to pain.
What is Murphy's sign?
A client reports alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation along with bloating. What gastrointestinal disorder might this suggest?
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Which abdominal quadrant contains the spleen, making it a key area to assess for trauma?
What is the Left Upper Quadrant?
These small bumps on the areola help lubricate the nipple during breastfeeding.
What is Montgomery tubercles?
A nurse notes bluish discoloration around the umbilicus during inspection. Which clinical sign should be documented?
What is Cullen’s sign?
What sign involves rebound tenderness at a point between the umbilicus and right anterior superior iliac spine?
What is McBurney's?
A chronic inflammatory condition causing deep ulcers and scarring in the intestines, often leading to nutrient malabsorption, is known as what?
What is Crohn's Disease
If a patient reports sharp pain when standing on their toes and suddenly dropping onto their heels, which condition should the nurse suspect?
What is Appendicitis?
While assessing a breastfeeding mother, the nurse observes redness, swelling, and warmth of the breast tissue. Which condition is most likely indicated by these findings?
What is Mastitis?
A nurse auscultates high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds in a patient with abdominal distension. What condition is most likely?
What is a bowel obstruction?
The nurse percusses the abdomen and notes shifting dullness. What condition should be further assessed?
What is ascites?
Which pediatric condition involves thickening of the pyloric muscle, resulting in forceful, projectile vomiting?
What is Pyloric Stenosis?
The nurse observes that the patient’s abdomen is firm and board-like upon palpation. What is this a red flag for?
What is Peritonitis?
During assessment of the breast tissue you note an orange-peel texture. What would you document this find as and what might it indicate?
What is Peau d' Orange and malignancy?