Exam 9: Assessing the Abdomen

Which is the correct sequence for the abdominal exam?

What factor explains the protruding abdomen of an infant?

When taking the health history of a patient who presents with acute abdominal pain, which is the priority action by the nurse?

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

Which type of bowel sound may be indicative of an early bowel obstruction?

Which assessment data indicates the patient is experiencing hypoactive bowel sounds?

Which is the main site for metabolizing drugs which may become impaired with the aging process?

Which structure is located in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen?

An older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt trauma to the abdomen after an auto accident. Which finding may indicate intra-abdominal bleeding?

Which structure is located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?

The nurse attempts to elicit rebound tenderness. Which finding indicates positive rebound tenderness?

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when attempting to locate the spleen during the abdominal assessment?

The Rovsing's sign and iliopsoas muscle test are useful to determine the presence of which disease process?

How long do you listen to each quadrant to determine that bowel sounds are absent?

Which structure of the gastrointestinal (GI) system is found in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) and is the primary site of absorption?

Which finding on the abdominal exam would indicate the need for further evaluation?

Which structure is found in the midline of the abdomen?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is prescribed an anticholinergic agent. Which assessment finding indicates the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction to the drug?

While inspecting the adolescent patient's abdomen, the nurse may see aortic pulsations in which area?

The nurse is assessing a patient's bladder. Which action is accurate if ascites is noted?