Exam 11: Physical Assessment

When a client experiences decorticate or abnormal flexor posturing,in what position do you expect to find his or her extremities?

Which of the following statements is true regarding changes in assessment findings for the geriatric client?

What does decerebrate posturing tell you about the client's condition?

While conducting a cardiac assessment,what position is best for hearing the S₁ and S₂ heart sounds?

Bronchovesicular breath sounds are heard normally over the

When apical pulse is greater than carotid pulse,it indicates

To assess the first cranial nerve,the examiner uses

The sequence for abdominal examination techniques is

The tricuspid valve sound is best heard at the

When completing an obstetrical assessment,Leopold's maneuver is often completed.List the rationale for each maneuver. a.First maneuver b.Second maneuver c.Third maneuver d.Fourth maneuver

Describe the significance of S₃ and S₄ heart sounds and how they are most easily heard.

A normal plantar response is characterized by

The most reliable index for determining cerebral function is the .

The normal sequence of the physical examination should be

Explain briefly how to test a client's ability to either flex or extend his or herarms or legs.

When checking the client's pupils,list four aspects that are observed. a. b. c. d.

You are to assess a client's reflexes.Identify the four major reflexes. a. b. c. d.

Discuss the possible clinical findings of a client with hyperactive versus hypoactive bowel.