Question

1. What is the order you follow to assess the GI tract? Include percussion, auscultation and observation.

2. What is the order you follow to assess the GI tract? Include percussion, auscultation and observation.

3. What type of assessment questions can you ask to ensure your patient is safe to ambulate or make a transfer?

4. If your patient requires assistance for mobility and transfers, how do you ensure their safety?

Answer 1

Answer: The GI assessment includes the order:

• Inspection: The inspection is performed by assesing the general symptoms, visual results and activities.
• Palpation: This is performed by touching the patient, checking the signs by applying pressure on different areas of abdomen.
• Percussion: It includes the tapping the abdominal area, the structures as well as the clinical examination of abdomen.
• Auscultation: This includes listening the sounds near the abdomen.