Assignment 2: Lab Assignment 2 (Optional) Practice Assessment: Abdominal Examination NURS 6512N-32

Assignment 2: Lab Assignment 2 (Optional) Practice Assessment: Abdominal Examination NURS 6512N-32

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Assignment 2: Lab Assignment 2 (Optional)

Practice Assessment: Abdominal

Examination

The causes of abdominal pain can be extremely varied due to the sheer number of

structures, organs, and functions within the abdomen. If abdominal pain is caused by a

life-threatening condition, then swift and accurate assessment is essential.

In preparation for the Comprehensive (Head-to-Toe) Physical Assessment due in Week

9, it is recommended that you practice performing an abdominal examination this week.

Note: This is an optional practice physical assessment.

To Prepare

 Arrange an appropriate time and setting with a volunteer "patient" to perform an

abdominal examination.

 Download and review Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Abdominal Assessment,

provided in this week's Learning Resources, as well as review the Seidel’s Guide to

Physical Examination online media.

Optional Practice Assessment

 Perform the abdominal examination. Be sure to cover all of the areas listed in the

checklist and to use the equipment appropriately.

What's Coming Up in Week 7?

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Next week, you will explore how to assess the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular

system as you complete your Discussion.

Week 7 Required Media

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Next week, you will need to view several videos and animations in the Seidel’s Guide to

Physical Examination as well as other media, as required, prior to completing your

Discussion. There are several videos of various lengths. Please plan ahead to ensure

you have time to view these media programs to complete your Discussion on time.

Next Week

To go to the next week:

Week 7

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W.

(2019). Seidel's guide to physical examination: An interprofessional

approach (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

 Chapter 6, “Vital Signs and Pain Assessment”

This chapter describes the experience of pain and its causes. The authors

also describe the process of pain assessment.

 Chapter 18, “Abdomen”

In this chapter, the authors summarize the anatomy and physiology of the

abdomen. The authors also explain how to conduct an assessment of the

abdomen.

Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2019). Advanced health

assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO:

Elsevier Mosby.

Credit Line: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 6th Edition by Dains, J.E., Baumann, L. C., &

Chapter 3, “Abdominal Pain”

This chapter outlines how to collect a focused history on abdominal pain.

This is followed by what to look for in a physical examination in order to

make an accurate diagnosis.

Chapter 10, “Constipation”

The focus of this chapter is on identifying the causes of constipation

through taking a focused history, conducting physical examinations, and

performing laboratory tests.

Chapter 12, “Diarrhea”

In this chapter, the authors focus on diagnosing the cause of diarrhea. The

chapter includes questions to ask patients about the condition, things to

look for in a physical exam, and suggested laboratory or diagnostic

studies to perform.

Chapter 29, “Rectal Pain, Itching, and Bleeding”

This chapter focuses on how to diagnose rectal bleeding and pain. It

includes a table containing possible diagnoses, the accompanying

physical signs, and suggested diagnostic studies.

Colyar, M. R. (2015). Advanced practice nursing procedures. Philadelphia,

PA: F. A. Davis.

Reprinted by permission of F. A. Davis Company via the Copyright Clearance Center.

These sections below explain the procedural knowledge needed to

perform gastrointestinal procedures.

Chapter 107, “X-Ray Interpretation: Chest (pp. 480–487)

Chapter 115, “X-Ray Interpretation of Abdomen” (pp. 514–520)

Note: Download this Student Checklist and Abdomen Key Points to use

during your practice abdominal examination.

Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W.

(2019). Abdomen: Student checklist. In Seidel's guide to physical

examination: An interprofessional approach (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO:

Elsevier Mosby.

Credit Line: Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &

Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W.

(2019). Abdomen: Key points. In Seidel's guide to physical examination:

An interprofessional approach (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

Credit Line: Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &

Document: Midterm Exam Review (Word document)

Optional Resource

LeBlond, R. F., Brown, D. D., & DeGowin, R. L. (2014). DeGowin’s

diagnostic examination (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Medical.

 Chapter 9, “The Abdomen, Perineum, Anus, and Rectosigmoid” (pp.

445–527)

This chapter explores the health assessment processes for the abdomen,

perineum, anus, and rectosigmoid. This chapter also examines the symptoms of many condition of the

urinary system.

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Online media for Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

It is highly recommended that you access and view the resources included with

the course text, Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination. Focus on the videos and

animations in Chapter 17 that relate to the assessment of the abdomen and

gastrointestinal system. Refer to Week 4 for access instructions

on https://evolve.elsevier.com/

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