Week 7 assessment of the Abdomen

Week 7           MIDTERM

       Lecture: Assessment of Abdomen                                                                                                                     

1. Holistic health principles
2. Cultural considerations
3. Review of anatomy & physiology
4.   Changes with age
5. Techniques of examination and use of equipment
6. Screening for health promotion

Special Considerations                                             

1. Health Promotion
2. Lifespan
3. Psychosocial
4. Cultural/Environmental assessment

 Documentation of findings

1. Four quadrant anatomic inspection of the abdomen for

Contour, symmetry, pigmentation and color, masses, pulsation

2. Auscultation for bowel sounds and vascular sounds
3. Percussion of four quadrants of abdomen
4. Light and deep palpation of the abdomen

Laboratory: Assessment techniques and use of equipment