Diagnostics and Assessment: Abdominal Pathophysiology

Course Code: REL-CHC-0-DAAP

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Describe the steps taken to complete a thorough abdominal exam.
Describe the most common causes of abdominal pain.
Differentiate between acute and non-acute abdominal symptoms.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Abdominal Symptoms and Causes

Sam’s Chief Complaint

Common Abdominal Symptoms

Abdominal Conditions

The Abdominal Organs

The Upper Abdomen

The Lower Abdomen

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Abdominal Assessment

Taking a Good History

Review

Preparing for the Physical Exam

Inspection

Auscultation

Percussion and Palpation

Percussion and Palpation: Specific Organs

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.