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How many techniques are used in a physical assessment?
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?
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?
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?
What is the first technique used in a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of using these techniques in a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of using these techniques in a physical assessment?
What is the primary method of examination used by a nurse?
What is the primary method of examination used by a nurse?
What technique is used to assess the sounds of the body?
What technique is used to assess the sounds of the body?
Why would you not use the sequence of techniques in an abdominal assessment?
Why would you not use the sequence of techniques in an abdominal assessment?
What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
Which technique involves using the sense of touch to gather information?
Which technique involves using the sense of touch to gather information?
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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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