Name ______________________

Mastery Demonstration

Abdominal Assessment

The student is expected to gather the necessary equipment and perform the exam without relying on other resources (including people, textbooks, notes or this form).

IMPLEMENTATION

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COMMENTS
INSPECTION
1.  Shape

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2. Color

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3. Symmetry

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4. Visible pulsations

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5. Visible peristalsis

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6. Scars

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7. Umbilicus: Position

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8. Condition

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9. Hair distribution

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10. Pubic hair configuration

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11. Light touch - abdominal reflex

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AUSCULTATION
12. Aortic bruits

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13. Renal bruits

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14. Femoral bruits

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15. Bowel sounds: frequency

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16. Pitch

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PERCUSSION
17. General quadrants

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18. Liver span

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19. Gastric bubble

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20. Spleen

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21. Urinary bladder

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PALPATION
22. Light

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23. Deep

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24. Kidney

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25. Liver

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26. Inguinal nodes: vertical chain

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27. Horizontal chain

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28. Femoral pulse

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Rationale Questions:
29. Asks appropriate questions for body system assessed

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Time allowed: 20 minutes

90% (29) = 26

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Date _____________________