Nursing Examination Methods
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How many techniques are used in a physical assessment?

  • Five
  • Six
  • Four (correct)
  • Three
  • What is the correct sequence of techniques used in a physical assessment?

  • Palpation, auscultation, percussion, inspection
  • Percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
  • Auscultation, palpation, percussion, inspection
  • Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation (correct)
  • Which part of the body is an exception to using the sequence of techniques?

  • Chest
  • Head
  • Extremities
  • Abdomen (correct)
  • What is the first technique used in a physical assessment?

    <p>Inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using these techniques in a physical assessment?

    <p>To gather data about the patient's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of examination used by a nurse?

    <p>Physical assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is used to assess the sounds of the body?

    <p>Auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would you not use the sequence of techniques in an abdominal assessment?

    <p>The sequence is not effective in this area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?

    <p>To assess the size and position of organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves using the sense of touch to gather information?

    <p>Palpation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nursing Examination Methods

    • As a nurse, four techniques are used for physical assessment: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
    • These techniques are used in sequence, except when performing an abdominal assessment.
    • Inspection involves visually examining the patient.
    • Palpation involves feeling the patient's body with hands.
    • Percussion involves tapping on the body to gather information.
    • Auscultation involves listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.

    Nursing Examination Methods

    • As a nurse, four techniques are used for physical assessment: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
    • These techniques are used in sequence, except when performing an abdominal assessment.
    • Inspection involves visually examining the patient.
    • Palpation involves feeling the patient's body with hands.
    • Percussion involves tapping on the body to gather information.
    • Auscultation involves listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.

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    Learn about the different methods of examination used by nurses, including physical assessment techniques such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Understand the sequence and exceptions to these methods.

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