Identifying Characteristic Odors

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Questions and Answers

What is the potential cause of an ammonia odor in urine?

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Renal failure
  • All of the above (correct)

Which part of the hand is used to detect tenderness during palpation?

  • Palmar surface (correct)
  • Wrist
  • Dorsal surface
  • Fingers

What can cause a sweet, fruity odor in the oral cavity?

  • Poor dental and oral hygiene
  • Gum disease
  • Diabetic acidosis (correct)
  • All of the above

What is the purpose of palpation in physical assessment?

<p>To use the sense of touch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of the skin is assessed during palpation?

<p>Temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a fecal odor in an infant?

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

What part of the hand is used to determine position, texture, size, and consistency?

<p>Palmar surface of the hand and finger pads (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the hand is best for assessing body temperature?

<p>Dorsal surface of the hand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to feel vibration?

<p>Using the palmar surface of the hand and fingers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by grasping with the fingertips?

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

What part of the hand is used to examine the size of organs?

<p>Entire palmar surface of the hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by using the palmar or ulnar surface of the entire hand?

<p>Fremitus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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