Health Assessment Course: Adult Physical Assessment Week 2-7
18 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with normal palpable nodes?

  • Small
  • Nontender
  • Hard (correct)
  • Mobile

When palpating the thyroid gland, what technique should be used to locate the left lobe?

  • Have patient tilt head to the right
  • Displace trachea to the left (correct)
  • Slide fingers to the right
  • Displace trachea to the right

What is considered a normal finding when palpating the thyroid gland?

  • Tenderness
  • Enlargement
  • Nodularity
  • Nonpalpable (correct)

During auscultation of the thyroid gland, what should be done if bruits are suspected?

<p>Have the patient hold breath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is used to palpate the right lobe of the thyroid gland?

<p>Anterior approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consistency of normal thyroid tissue when palpated?

<p>Meaty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal head shape according to the text?

<p>Round and of normal size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication of hydrocephalus in a young child based on the text?

<p>Increased head circumference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a deviation from normal when inspecting facial features, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Increased facial hair (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of dehydration, starvation, or illness when inspecting the eyes?

<p>Sunken eyes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would abnormal findings in temporomandibular joint range of motion (TMJ ROM) include according to the text?

<p>Swelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a deviation from normal when inspecting facial movements, based on the text?

<p>Drooping of lower eyelid and mouth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the course objectives related to physical assessment of the head and neck?

<p>Use the correct technique to perform a physical assessment of the head and neck (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When assessing an older client's head and neck, what findings should be described?

<p>Objective and subjective findings frequently seen in older clients' head and neck assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skill is required to formulate valid nursing diagnosis, collaborative problems, and/or referrals?

<p>Analyze all data obtained from the interview and physical assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior demonstrates affective skills during class discussions?

<p>Accept comments and reactions of classmates on one's opinions openly and graciously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to demonstrate psychomotor skills during class participation?

<p>Use the correct technique to perform a physical assessment of the head and neck (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is related to cognitive skills as per the course objectives?

<p>Describe subjective findings frequently seen in older clients' head and neck assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser