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Abd assess
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| solid viscera | solid tissue, maintains characteristic shape |
| hollow viscera | tissue mixed with fluid , air,gas. changes shape |
| age related changes | fat accumulation, decreaded salavation, delayed esophageal emptying, decreased gastric acid, decreased peristalsis |
| phases of of abdominal assessment | inspection, aauscultation, percussion, palpation |
| solid viscera | solid tissue, maintains characteristic shape |
| hollow viscera | tissue mixed with fluid , air,gas. changes shape |
| age related changes | fat accumulation, decreaded salavation, delayed esophageal emptying, decreased gastric acid, decreased peristalsis |
| phases of of abdominal assessment | inspection, aauscultation, percussion, palpation |
| types of bowel sounds | hypoactive,hyperactive, normal, absent |
| What sound do you hear when percussing hollow viscera | tympany |
| reasons for percussion | assess density, locate organs, screen for abnormalities |
| direction of abdominal assessment | RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ |