Question 1

The nurse is preparing to examine a 4-year-old child.Which action is appropriate for this age group?

Accepted Answer

A) Explain the procedures in detail to alleviate the child's anxiety. 
B) Give the child feedback and reassurance during the examination. 
C) Do not ask the child to remove his or her clothes because children at this age are usually very private. 
D) Perform an examination of the ear, nose, and throat first, and then examine the thorax and abdomen. 
A) Explain the procedures in detail to alleviate the child's anxiety. 
B) Give the child feedback and reassurance during the examination. 
C) Do not ask the child to remove his or her clothes because children at this age are usually very private. 
D) Perform an examination of the ear, nose, and throat first, and then examine the thorax and abdomen.

Question 2

When percussing over the liver of a patient,the nurse notices a dull sound.The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) Consider this a normal finding. 
B) Palpate this area for an underlying mass. 
C) Reposition the hands, and attempt to percuss in this area again. 
D) Consider this finding as abnormal, and refer the patient for additional treatment. 
A) Consider this a normal finding. 
B) Palpate this area for an underlying mass. 
C) Reposition the hands, and attempt to percuss in this area again. 
D) Consider this finding as abnormal, and refer the patient for additional treatment.

Question 3

When examining an older adult,the nurse should use which technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid touching the patient too much. 
B) Attempt to perform the entire physical examination during one visit. 
C) Speak loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits. 
D) Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible. 
A) Avoid touching the patient too much. 
B) Attempt to perform the entire physical examination during one visit. 
C) Speak loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits. 
D) Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible.

The nurse is preparing to examine a 4-year-old child.Which action is appropriate for this age group?

When percussing over the liver of a patient,the nurse notices a dull sound.The nurse should:

When examining an older adult,the nurse should use which technique?

Evidence-Based Assessment

Cultural Competence

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment

Domestic and Family Violence Assessments

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System

Anus,Rectum,and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult

The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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Exam 8: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting

The nurse is preparing to examine a 4-year-old child.Which action is appropriate for this age group?

When percussing over the liver of a patient,the nurse notices a dull sound.The nurse should:

When examining an older adult,the nurse should use which technique?

Evidence-Based Assessment

Cultural Competence

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment

Domestic and Family Violence Assessments

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System

Anus,Rectum,and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult

The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

Filters