Assignment 2: Lab Assignment DCE

Assignment 2: Lab Assignment DCE

Assignment 2: Lab Assignment DCE

Assignment 2: Lab Assignment DCE

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.
Focused Exam: Abdominal Assignment:
 Complete the following in Shadow Health:
 Abdominal  Concept Lab (Required)
  Gastrointestinal (Practice)
 Focused Exam: Abdominal Pain (Practice)

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., & Scheibel, P. Copyright 2019
by Mosby. Reprinted by permission of Mosby via the Copyright Clearance
Center.

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.
Credit Line: Advanced practice nursing procedures, 1st Edition by Colyar, M. R.
Copyright 2015 by F. A. Davis Company. 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., & Stewart, R. W. Copyright 2019 by
Elsevier Health Sciences. Reprinted by permission of Elsevier Health Sciences
via the Copyright Clearance Center.

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., & Stewart, R. W. Copyright 2019 by
Elsevier Health Sciences. Reprinted by permission of Elsevier Health Sciences
via the Copyright Clearance Center.

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 conditions in these areas.
 Chapter 10, “The Urinary System” (pp. 528–540)
In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the physiology of the
urinary system. The chapter also lists symptoms and conditions of the
urinary system.

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Assessment of the Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System – Week 6 (14m)
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/