Infection Control and Physical Assessment Techniques

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What is the most effective way to reduce infection transmission in healthcare settings?

Hand hygiene (correct)

Utilizing personal protective equipment

Being mindful of latex allergies

Proper management of patient-care equipment

What is the first step in the physical assessment sequence?

Palpation

Auscultation

Percussion

Inspection (correct)

What is included in the inspection part of the physical assessment?

Visual examination of the body, including movement and posture (correct)

Use of auscultation to listen to sounds

Use of palpation to feel texture and size

Only visual examination of the body

Why is it essential to ensure adequate lighting during inspection?

To allow sufficient exposure for examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of draping the patient during inspection?

To maintain patient modesty while allowing sufficient exposure for examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of concentrating without distraction during inspection?

To avoid overlooking potentially important data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpation in physical assessment?

To identify painful or tender areas Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to practice inspection to develop skill?

Because inspection may seem easy to master but requires practice Signup and view all the answers

What type of technology is used in the Temporal artery thermometer?

Infrared Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the binaurals in a stethoscope?

To angle the earpieces towards the nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of stethoscope tubing recommended to avoid sound distortion?

18 inches Signup and view all the answers

What type of sounds are best heard using the bell of a stethoscope?

Low-pitched vascular sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a stethoscope?

To hear high-pitched sounds Signup and view all the answers

Why should the bell of a stethoscope be pressed lightly on the skin?

To ensure a complete seal around the bell Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of acoustic stethoscopes over other types?

They block extraneous sound Signup and view all the answers

How many types of stethoscopes are mentioned in the text?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stating the purpose, manner, and location of touching a patient?

To ensure the patient's comfort and safety Signup and view all the answers

Why should gloves be worn when palpating mucous membranes or other areas where contact with body fluids is possible?

To prevent infection transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the hand is most sensitive to vibration during palpation?

Ulnar surface of hand to fifth finger Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of light palpation?

To assess skin, pulsations, and tenderness Signup and view all the answers

Why should light palpation always precede deep palpation?

To prevent tenderness or disrupt fluids, which may interfere with collecting data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in palpation?

To evaluate the size, borders, and consistency of internal organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the palmar surface of fingers during palpation?

It is more sensitive to determine position, texture, size, consistency, masses, fluid, and crepitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bimanual technique of palpation?

To entrap an organ or mass between fingertips to assess size and shape Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the audioscope in physical assessment?

To assess hearing acuity Signup and view all the answers

What is the monofilament used to assess?

Touch of intact skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transilluminator?

To differentiate characteristics of tissue, fluid, and air in specific body cavities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ophthalmoscope's aperture?

To permit light variations during examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pneumatic attachment on the otoscope?

To produce a small puff of air to evaluate the tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fungal infections when viewed under a Wood's lamp?

They exhibit fluorescent yellow-green or blue-green color Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a penlight during a physical assessment?

It provides a focused light source for inspection of specific areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pediatric speculum?

Smaller in all dimensions for pediatric use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the magnification device in physical assessment?

To assist in identifying skin lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the red-free filter on the ophthalmoscope?

To shine a green beam to facilitate identification of pallor Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a darkened room when using a transilluminator or Wood's lamp?

It enhances the clinical interpretation of the lesion colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the slit light on the ophthalmoscope?

To examine the anterior of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grid light on the ophthalmoscope?

To estimate the size, location, and pattern of a fundal lesion Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal response to the audioscope tone?

The patient raises their finger Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ruler and tape measure in a physical assessment?

To provide accurate measurements of various findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the speculum on the otoscope?

To insert into the auditory canal to inspect the ear canal and tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers