Health Data Collection - Abdominal Anatomy and Assessment

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary related to abdominal anatomy, assessment techniques, and associated medical conditions relevant to health data collection.

Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

Contains organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and parts of the colon.

Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)

Contains the appendix, parts of the colon, and right ovary and tube.

Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

Contains the stomach, spleen, and parts of the pancreas.

Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

Contains the left ovary and tube, parts of the colon, and sigmoid colon.

Peritoneum

A serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

Palpation

A technique for assessing the condition of abdominal organs by feeling them.

Auscultation

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs, typically performed with a stethoscope.

Rebound Tenderness

Pain felt upon the quick release of pressure applied to the abdomen.

Blumberg Sign

Test for rebound tenderness associated with appendicitis.

Costovertebral Angle Tenderness (CVAT)

Pain felt when percussing the area over the kidneys.

Borborygmus

The sound of gas moving through the intestines, often referred to as 'stomach growling'.

Hepatomegaly

Abnormal enlargement of the liver, may indicate various medical conditions.

Ascites

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, detectable through specific physical examination tests.

Diastasis recti

A condition where the abdominal muscles separate, commonly found in postpartum women.

Keloids

Excess raised scar tissue that can develop after an injury, more commonly seen in certain ethnic groups.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

A chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and possible complications.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

An open sore in the lining of the stomach or intestines, characterized by various symptoms including pain and bleeding.

Fluid Wave Test

A physical examination technique used to assess for the presence of ascites.

Liver Span

Measurement of the liver size noted during percussion, normal range is 6 to 12 cm.