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What techniques would you use to examine the abdomen?
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inspection, auscultation, and palpitation with palpitation coming last
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What are the parameters for the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
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upper-xiphoid process
lower-symphysis pubis lines cross at umbilicus |
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What is found in the RUQ?
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Liver, gall bladder, duodenum, head of pancreas, colon
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What is found in the RLQ?
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cecum and appendix
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What is found in the LUQ?
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Stomach, spleen, body of pancreas, colon
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What is found in the LLQ?
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small intestine, descending colon and sigmoid colon
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How often do bowel sounds typically occur?
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Every 5-35 minutes
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