1. Describe the procedure to perform light palpation on the abdomen
o Light palpation is used to detect tenderness. The examiner should systematically
palpate the entire abdomen by using the flat part of his or her right hand or the pads of
the fingers, not the fingertips. The fingers should be together, and sudden jabs are to be
avoided
o Light palpation can help determine if there is tenderness as well as anything grossly
abnormal such as a mass or enlarged organ. The abdomen should be soft and nontender
2. Name the 6 sets of extraocular muscles and the cranial nerve that innervates each one of
them
Cranial nerve three: superior, oblique, superior rectus, inferior oblique, inferior rectus
Cranial nerve four: medial rectus Cranial nerve six: lateral rectus Superior oblique - CN
IV (trochlear) Medial Rectus- CN III (oculomoto) Inferior Rectus- CN VI (Abducens)
Inferior Oblique- CN III (oculomotor) Lateral Rectus- CN III (oculomotor) Superior
Rectus- CN III (oculomotor)
3. Learn how to assess the kidney for tenderness
o To assess kidney, place one hand over the 12th rib at costovertebral angle on back.
Thump that hand with ulnar edge of your other fist
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