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: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.