Question 1

The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient.The purpose of the percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Turgor 
B) Texture 
C) Density 
D) Consistency 
A) Turgor 
B) Texture 
C) Density 
D) Consistency

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing percussion techniques with a newly graduated nurse.Which technique, if used by the new nurse, indicates that more review is needed?

Accepted Answer

A) Percussing once over each area 
B) Quickly lifting the striking finger after each stroke 
C) Striking with the fingertip, not the finger pad 
D) Using the wrist, not the arm, to make the strikes 
A) Percussing once over each area 
B) Quickly lifting the striking finger after each stroke 
C) Striking with the fingertip, not the finger pad 
D) Using the wrist, not the arm, to make the strikes

Question 3

The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation.Which statement is true regarding the diaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:

Accepted Answer

A) Is used to listen for high-pitched sounds. 
B) Is used to listen for low-pitched sounds. 
C) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to block out low-pitched sounds. 
D) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to listen for extra heart sounds and murmurs. 
A) Is used to listen for high-pitched sounds. 
B) Is used to listen for low-pitched sounds. 
C) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to block out low-pitched sounds. 
D) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to listen for extra heart sounds and murmurs.

Question 4

An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes.The patient has astigmatism and is nearsighted.The use of which of these techniques would indicate that the examination is being correctly performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated 
B) Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism 
C) Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye 
D) Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus 
A) Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated 
B) Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism 
C) Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye 
D) Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus

The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient.The purpose of the percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue.

The nurse is reviewing percussion techniques with a newly graduated nurse.Which technique, if used by the new nurse, indicates that more review is needed?

The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation.Which statement is true regarding the diaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:

An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes.The patient has astigmatism and is nearsighted.The use of which of these techniques would indicate that the examination is being correctly performed?

Evidence-Based Assessment

Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment

Cultural Competence: Cultural Care

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Health Assessment

Substance Use and Health Assessment

Interpersonal Violence Assessments

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Pain Assessment

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

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurological System

Male Genitourinary System

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult, Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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Exam 9: Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting

The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient.The purpose of the percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue.

The nurse is reviewing percussion techniques with a newly graduated nurse.Which technique, if used by the new nurse, indicates that more review is needed?

The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation.Which statement is true regarding the diaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:

An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes.The patient has astigmatism and is nearsighted.The use of which of these techniques would indicate that the examination is being correctly performed?

Evidence-Based Assessment

Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment

Cultural Competence: Cultural Care

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Health Assessment

Substance Use and Health Assessment

Interpersonal Violence Assessments

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Pain Assessment

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

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurological System

Male Genitourinary System

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult, Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

Filters