Infection Control Principles in Physical Assessment Quiz

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Which skill involves auditory skills and selective listening during a physical assessment?

Inspection

Auscultation (correct)

Palpation

Percussion

What is the single most important method of reducing infection during physical assessments?

Use of personal protective equipment

Cleaning patient care equipment adequately

Asking patients about latex allergies

Hand hygiene (correct)

What should be the first step in a physical examination?

Palpation

Auscultation

Inspection (correct)

Percussion

When should personal protective equipment be used during a physical assessment?

When appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element of conducting a physical assessment to maintain infection control principles?

Hand hygiene Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses routinely ask patients about to protect them from exposure to latex?

Latex allergies Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first step in a physical examination according to the text?

Inspection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT considered a basic technique used when performing a physical assessment?

Olfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the position of the patient during a physical examination?

The condition and comfort of the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most important method of reducing infection during physical assessments?

Practicing hand hygiene Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses routinely ask patients about to protect them from exposure to latex?

Allergies to latex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT included in the use of personal protective equipment according to standard precautions for physical assessments?

Goggles Signup and view all the answers

During a physical assessment, what does palpation involve?

Use of touch when performing an assessment Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to ensure that patient care equipment is cleaned or reprocessed adequately according to the text?

When it is contaminated with blood or body fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves auditory skills and concentration during a physical assessment?

Percussion Signup and view all the answers

Who may develop allergies to latex products according to the text?

Both health care professionals and patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest and most accurate route for measuring body temperature?

Oral Signup and view all the answers

How is the heart rate most commonly assessed?

By palpation of the pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does respiratory rate involve during a physical assessment?

Counting the number of breaths per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the general appearance of the patient used to assess during initial observations?

Gait and posture Signup and view all the answers

Which route is NOT considered for measuring body temperature?

Oral Signup and view all the answers

What are considered baseline indicators of the health status of the patient?

Vital signs, pain assessment, and height and weight Signup and view all the answers

When is body temperature measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

During initial observations Signup and view all the answers

What are additional factors to assess during initial observations?

Nutritional status and body symmetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method for assessing body temperature?

Tympanic thermometer Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment should be conducted when the patient is unaware of the evaluation?

Respiratory rate assessment Signup and view all the answers

Infection Control Principles in Physical Assessment Quiz

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Which skill involves auditory skills and selective listening during a physical assessment?

What is the single most important method of reducing infection during physical assessments?

What should be the first step in a physical examination?

When should personal protective equipment be used during a physical assessment?

What is an essential element of conducting a physical assessment to maintain infection control principles?

What should nurses routinely ask patients about to protect them from exposure to latex?

What should be the first step in a physical examination according to the text?

Which of the following methods is NOT considered a basic technique used when performing a physical assessment?

What is the primary factor that determines the position of the patient during a physical examination?

What is the single most important method of reducing infection during physical assessments?

What should nurses routinely ask patients about to protect them from exposure to latex?

Which of the following items is NOT included in the use of personal protective equipment according to standard precautions for physical assessments?

During a physical assessment, what does palpation involve?

When is it necessary to ensure that patient care equipment is cleaned or reprocessed adequately according to the text?

Which method involves auditory skills and concentration during a physical assessment?

Who may develop allergies to latex products according to the text?

What is the safest and most accurate route for measuring body temperature?

How is the heart rate most commonly assessed?

What does respiratory rate involve during a physical assessment?

What is the general appearance of the patient used to assess during initial observations?

Which route is NOT considered for measuring body temperature?

What are considered baseline indicators of the health status of the patient?

When is body temperature measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

What are additional factors to assess during initial observations?

What is the most common method for assessing body temperature?

Which assessment should be conducted when the patient is unaware of the evaluation?

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