24 Questions
Which assessment technique involves listening with a stethoscope?
Auscultation
What does palpation primarily assess?
Texture, temperature, and moisture of the skin
What does cyanosis refer to?
Lack of oxygen leading to bluish discoloration
What is the primary cause of localized edema?
Traumatic injury from accidents or surgery
Which lung sound is characterized by high-pitched crackling heard during the end of inspiration and not cleared by cough?
Fine crackles
In which condition are low-pitched bubbling sounds heard early in inspiration and extending into the first part of expiration?
Coarse crackles
Which type of wheeze is characterized by a high-pitched, musical sound heard more commonly during expiration and in narrowed airway diseases such as asthma?
Wheeze
Which lung sound is low-pitched and sounds like snoring, primarily heard during expiration, and may be cleared by coughing?
Rhonchi
Which test is used to screen for conductive and sensorineural hearing loss using a 512 Hz tuning fork?
Rinne's and Weber's
What is the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss in the Rinne's and Weber's test?
The sound lateralizes to the affected side in conductive hearing loss
Where is the pleural friction rub loudest when auscultated?
Over the lower anterolateral surface
What indicates a pulse deficit?
Difference between apical and radial pulse
Which assessment technique involves the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, and moisture of the skin, as well as organ location and size?
Palpation
What does poor turgor of the skin indicate?
Severe dehydration
What is the primary cause of generalized edema (anasarca)?
Excessive fluid accumulation
What does auscultation primarily involve?
Listening with a stethoscope
Which lung sound is characterized by low-pitched bubbling that starts early in inspiration and extends into the first part of expiration?
Coarse crackles
In which condition are high-pitched crackling sounds heard during the end of inspiration and not cleared by cough?
Fine crackles
Where is the pleural friction rub loudest when auscultated?
Over the lower anterolateral surface
What is the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss in the Rinne's and Weber's test?
The sound lateralizes to the affected side in conductive hearing loss and to the contralateral side in sensorineural hearing loss.
What does palpation primarily assess in the context of the provided text?
Edema
What is the primary cause of localized edema according to the provided text?
Heart failure
What does cyanosis refer to based on the provided text?
Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen saturation
What indicates a pulse deficit according to the provided text?
Difference between apical and radial pulse
Test your knowledge of nursing assessment techniques with this quiz. Explore the key components of health history, physical examinations, and assessment methods. Identify the differences between comprehensive assessments, focused assessments, and emergency assessments.
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