A. explain procedure to patient b. place patient in optimal position for assessment inspection

1 Note if patient relaxed position in bed

2 Describe contour symmetry of abdomen

3 Describe condition of skin of abdomen

4 Note any skin lesions or discoloration

5 Note and describe any vascular pulsation or movement

6 Describe umbilicus

7 Identifies one organ found at each quadrant Auscultation

B. Auscultation

1 Auscultates abdomen in all four quadrants in correct order

2 Describes normal bowel sounds

3 Explains how to document "silent" bowel sounds

4 Auscultate abdominal vascular sounds-Aorta

5 Describe sounds of bruits C. Percussion

6 Percusses abdomen in correct order and describe sounds

7 Defines the sound of "tympany"

8 Describes sound heard over liver D. Palpation

9 Palpates all 4 quadrants in correct order

E. Proper pronunciation and use of medical terminology.

TOTAL POINTS 75