Question 1

The pneumatic attachment for the otoscope is used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

A)  ear canal patency. 
B)  eardrum landmarks. 
C)  hearing acuity. 
D)  tympanic membrane movement. 
A)  ear canal patency. 
B)  eardrum landmarks. 
C)  hearing acuity. 
D)  tympanic membrane movement.

Question 2

Which of the following are the causes of hyperreflexia? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Cold stirrups 
B)  Standard scale 
C)  Insertion of a speculum 
D)  Fever 
E)  Pressure during bimanual examination 
A)  Cold stirrups 
B)  Standard scale 
C)  Insertion of a speculum 
D)  Fever 
E)  Pressure during bimanual examination

Question 3

During auscultation, you can limit your perceptual field best by:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking patients to describe their symptoms. 
B)  closing your eyes. 
C)  performing auscultation before percussion. 
D)  using an aneroid manometer. 
A)  asking patients to describe their symptoms. 
B)  closing your eyes. 
C)  performing auscultation before percussion. 
D)  using an aneroid manometer.

Question 4

The height-measuring attachment of the standing platform scale should be pulled up:

Accepted Answer

A)  before the patient steps on the scale. 
B)  before the scale is balanced. 
C)  after the patient steps on the scale. 
D)  only after weight has been assessed. 
A)  before the patient steps on the scale. 
B)  before the scale is balanced. 
C)  after the patient steps on the scale. 
D)  only after weight has been assessed.

Question 5

During percussion, the downward snap of the striking fingers should originate from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  shoulder. 
B)  forearm. 
C)  wrist. 
D)  interphalangeal joint. 
A)  shoulder. 
B)  forearm. 
C)  wrist. 
D)  interphalangeal joint.

Question 6

Mrs. Berger is a 39-year-old woman who presents with a complaint of epigastric abdominal pain. You have completed the inspection of the abdomen. What is your next step in the assessment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light palpation 
B)  Deep palpation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Auscultation 
A)  Light palpation 
B)  Deep palpation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Auscultation

Question 7

According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed:

Accepted Answer

A)  only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts. 
B)  only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious patients. 
C)  only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious. 
D)  after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are worn. 
A)  only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts. 
B)  only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious patients. 
C)  only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious. 
D)  after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are worn.

Question 8

The infant should be placed in which position to have his or her height or length measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertically, with the examiner's hands under the infant's axillae 
B)  Supine on a measuring board 
C)  Prone on a measuring board 
D)  In the lateral position, with the toes against a measuring board 
A)  Vertically, with the examiner's hands under the infant's axillae 
B)  Supine on a measuring board 
C)  Prone on a measuring board 
D)  In the lateral position, with the toes against a measuring board

Question 9

During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy lung tissue. 
B)  emphysemic lungs. 
C)  the liver. 
D)  most of the abdomen. 
A)  healthy lung tissue. 
B)  emphysemic lungs. 
C)  the liver. 
D)  most of the abdomen.

The pneumatic attachment for the otoscope is used to evaluate:

Which of the following are the causes of hyperreflexia? (Select all that apply.)

During auscultation, you can limit your perceptual field best by:

The height-measuring attachment of the standing platform scale should be pulled up:

During percussion, the downward snap of the striking fingers should originate from the:

Mrs. Berger is a 39-year-old woman who presents with a complaint of epigastric abdominal pain. You have completed the inspection of the abdomen. What is your next step in the assessment process?

According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed:

The infant should be placed in which position to have his or her height or length measured?

During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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Exam 3: Examination Techniques and Equipment

The pneumatic attachment for the otoscope is used to evaluate:

Which of the following are the causes of hyperreflexia? (Select all that apply.)

During auscultation, you can limit your perceptual field best by:

The height-measuring attachment of the standing platform scale should be pulled up:

During percussion, the downward snap of the striking fingers should originate from the:

Mrs. Berger is a 39-year-old woman who presents with a complaint of epigastric abdominal pain. You have completed the inspection of the abdomen. What is your next step in the assessment process?

According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed:

The infant should be placed in which position to have his or her height or length measured?

During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters