Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Position

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Position

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Multiple Choice

When assessing the size of the aorta in a patient in the anatomical position, at which location should the nurse palpate?

Directly over the sternum

Right lower quadrant of the abdomen

Over the left clavicle

Just left of the midline in the upper abdomen

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Understand the anatomical position: The anatomical position refers to the body standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward. This is the standard reference position in anatomy.

Identify the location of the aorta: The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and descending through the thoracic cavity into the abdominal cavity. In the abdominal region, it is located just left of the midline.

Determine the palpation site: To assess the size of the abdominal aorta, the nurse should palpate just left of the midline in the upper abdomen. This is where the abdominal aorta is most accessible for physical examination.

Rule out incorrect options: Directly over the sternum is incorrect because the sternum is part of the thoracic cavity, not the abdominal region. The right lower quadrant of the abdomen is incorrect because the aorta is not located there. Over the left clavicle is incorrect because the clavicle is part of the upper thoracic region, not the abdomen.

Conclude the correct location: Based on anatomical knowledge, the correct location for palpating the abdominal aorta is just left of the midline in the upper abdomen.