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. 2016 Jul 12;79(6):534–538. doi: 10.1007/s12262-016-1521-y

Table 2.

Check list for examination of abdominal (gall bladder) lump (max marks 10)

Items Max marks Adequate Inadequate
Explains to the patient what he is going to do 1
Takes his consent for examination 0.5
Ensures privacy of patient by using screen 1
Exposes the abdomen from mid chest to mid thigh 1
Warms his hands before palpation 0.5
Palpates whole abdomen gently, does not inflict pain 2
Performs shifting dullness and PR examination 2
Looks for supraclavicular lymph node 1
Covers back the patient and thank him 1