Abdominal quadrants exam review

What are the four abdominal quadrants?

Right upper quadrant (RUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), left lower quadrant (LLQ).

Which organs are in the RUQ?

Liver, gallbladder, right kidney, part of the pancreas, and parts of the intestines.

True or false: The spleen is in the RLQ.

False, because the spleen is located in the LUQ.

Difference between RUQ and LUQ?

RUQ contains the liver; LUQ contains the spleen.

What organ is primarily located in the LLQ?

The sigmoid colon is primarily located in the LLQ.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is found in the RLQ.

Appendix.

What is the function of the liver?

Produces bile, metabolizes nutrients, detoxifies substances.

True or false: The stomach is located in the RLQ.

False, because the stomach is typically in the LUQ.

Which quadrant would you assess for appendicitis?

Right lower quadrant (RLQ).

Common condition in the LUQ?

Splenic infections or abnormalities.

What structures are found in the LLQ?

Parts of the intestines, sigmoid colon, left ovary (in females).

Describe the pain location associated with gallbladder issues.

Commonly found in the RUQ, may radiate to the shoulder.

What is Murphy's sign?

Pain during deep inspiration when palpating the RUQ, indicating gallbladder disease.

True or false: The bladder is primarily located in the RUQ.

False, because the bladder is in the pelvic region.

Which quadrant contains the majority of the small intestine?

All quadrants contain parts, but the RUQ and LUQ are significant.

What quadrant is most commonly affected by diverticulitis?

Left lower quadrant (LLQ).

Name an organ in the RLQ.

Appendix or right ovary (in females).

True or false: The pancreas is located in the RUQ.

False, because the pancreas is primarily in the LUQ.

What quadrant would you examine for kidney stones?

Typically the flank area, affecting RUQ or LUQ depending on the kidney.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major organ in the LUQ.

Spleen.