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Which physical examination technique is the nurse performing when listening to heart sounds?
Which physical examination technique is the nurse performing when listening to heart sounds?
- Auscultation (correct)
Which position is preferred for performing an examination of the female genitourinary tract?
Which position is preferred for performing an examination of the female genitourinary tract?
- Lithotomy (correct)
Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the general survey?
Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the general survey?
- Inspecting appearance and behavior. (correct)
Which physical assessment technique is the nurse using when tapping a patients skin with the fingertips to vibrate underlying tissues and organs
Which physical assessment technique is the nurse using when tapping a patients skin with the fingertips to vibrate underlying tissues and organs
which area is the nurse preparing to assess when instructing a patient to assume the Lithotomy position?
which area is the nurse preparing to assess when instructing a patient to assume the Lithotomy position?
Which action during palpation made by the new nurse would require correction by the charge nurse?
Which action during palpation made by the new nurse would require correction by the charge nurse?
Which action would the nurse take when preparing to perform a physical examination on an adult patient?
Which action would the nurse take when preparing to perform a physical examination on an adult patient?
Which position would the nurse ask the patient to assume to examine the rectum?
Which position would the nurse ask the patient to assume to examine the rectum?
Which position provides easy access to a patients pulse sites during a physical examination?
Which position provides easy access to a patients pulse sites during a physical examination?
Which scale is used to weight infants?
Which scale is used to weight infants?
Which action would the nurse take when preparing to assess a patients abdomen, genitalia, and rectum?
Which action would the nurse take when preparing to assess a patients abdomen, genitalia, and rectum?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates a correct understanding of physical examination positioning?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates a correct understanding of physical examination positioning?
A nurse has to position a patient in the lithotomy position. Which statement about the lithotomy position is true? Select all that apply.
A nurse has to position a patient in the lithotomy position. Which statement about the lithotomy position is true? Select all that apply.
Which behavioral change would the nurse observe in an intimate partner violence (IPV) victim?
Which behavioral change would the nurse observe in an intimate partner violence (IPV) victim?
While assessing a victim of intimate partner violence, which common physical indicator would the nurse anticipate?
While assessing a victim of intimate partner violence, which common physical indicator would the nurse anticipate?
At what angle would the nurse elevate the head of the examination table so that the patient is comfortable during the physical assessment?
At what angle would the nurse elevate the head of the examination table so that the patient is comfortable during the physical assessment?
Which action would the nurse take during inspection to get the best results?
Which action would the nurse take during inspection to get the best results?
Which position facilitates assessing the head and neck?
Which position facilitates assessing the head and neck?
Which portion of the hand is used to assess the thickness of skin?
Which portion of the hand is used to assess the thickness of skin?
Which question would the nurse ask as part of the CAGE questionnaire?
Which question would the nurse ask as part of the CAGE questionnaire?
Which behavioral finding would alert the nurse to possible older-adult abuse?
Which behavioral finding would alert the nurse to possible older-adult abuse?
Which finding is common among victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)?
Which finding is common among victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)?
Which parameter can be measured by lightly grasping the body part with the fingertips?
Which parameter can be measured by lightly grasping the body part with the fingertips?
Which technique indicates a nurse has a correct understanding of using palpation to examine different areas of the body?
Which technique indicates a nurse has a correct understanding of using palpation to examine different areas of the body?
Which information would the nurse share with a young mother to help her quickly evaluate whether her child has a fever?
Which information would the nurse share with a young mother to help her quickly evaluate whether her child has a fever?
Which finding would alert the nurse to possible intimate partner violence. SATA.
Which finding would alert the nurse to possible intimate partner violence. SATA.
Which question would the nurse ask a patient according the the CAGE questionnaire to assess alcohol abuse? SATA
Which question would the nurse ask a patient according the the CAGE questionnaire to assess alcohol abuse? SATA
Which factor affects a patient's ability to assume various positions during a physical examination?
Which factor affects a patient's ability to assume various positions during a physical examination?
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of the difference between percussion and palpitation?
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of the difference between percussion and palpitation?
When caring for an adult who has a history of tremors and vomiting, which patient information would support a nurse's suspicion that the patient is potentially abusing alcohol?
When caring for an adult who has a history of tremors and vomiting, which patient information would support a nurse's suspicion that the patient is potentially abusing alcohol?
When the patient's urine smells of ammonia, which condition with the nurse assess for?
When the patient's urine smells of ammonia, which condition with the nurse assess for?
Which position is usually recommended when the nurse is assessing a patient's heart and lungs?
Which position is usually recommended when the nurse is assessing a patient's heart and lungs?
Which factor causes body odor?
Which factor causes body odor?
Which area of the hand with the nurse use in palpating the liver?
Which area of the hand with the nurse use in palpating the liver?
physical examination positioning
physical examination positioning
To which physical technique is the nurse referring to when stating "you need to have good visual, hearing, and olfactory abilities to perform this technique"
To which physical technique is the nurse referring to when stating "you need to have good visual, hearing, and olfactory abilities to perform this technique"
Which action with the nurse take while examining a child?
Which action with the nurse take while examining a child?
Which patient assessment finding would alert the nurse to substance abuse in an adult?
Which patient assessment finding would alert the nurse to substance abuse in an adult?
Which parameter would the nurse assess during the general survey? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which parameter would the nurse assess during the general survey? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
As a nurse prepares to provide morning care and treatments, it is important to question a patient about a latex allergy before which intervention? (Select all that apply.)
As a nurse prepares to provide morning care and treatments, it is important to question a patient about a latex allergy before which intervention? (Select all that apply.)
Which finding would the nurse observe in an older adult who is a victim of abuse? SATA
Which finding would the nurse observe in an older adult who is a victim of abuse? SATA
Arrange in the correct order the events that occur when a nurse measures the length of a infant.
Arrange in the correct order the events that occur when a nurse measures the length of a infant.
Which cancer screening is recommended for a 30 year old female patient? SATA
Which cancer screening is recommended for a 30 year old female patient? SATA
Which action made by the nurse during palpation will help promote relaxation in an anxious patient?
Which action made by the nurse during palpation will help promote relaxation in an anxious patient?
Which patient position promotes relaxation of abdominal muscles during a physical examination?
Which patient position promotes relaxation of abdominal muscles during a physical examination?
Which action made by a nurse during psychological preparation of a patient before a physical examination can limit the patient's communication ability?
Which action made by a nurse during psychological preparation of a patient before a physical examination can limit the patient's communication ability?
Which information would the nurse include in a teaching session to new orienting nurses about keeping a physical examination well organized?
Which information would the nurse include in a teaching session to new orienting nurses about keeping a physical examination well organized?
Which behavioral finding in children indicates possible abuse?
Which behavioral finding in children indicates possible abuse?
The nurse would further assess for which condition when a patient's breath has a sweet and fruity odor?
The nurse would further assess for which condition when a patient's breath has a sweet and fruity odor?
Which scale would be used to weigh an obese patient who had extensive surgery and is non-weight bearing for 24 hours? SATA
Which scale would be used to weigh an obese patient who had extensive surgery and is non-weight bearing for 24 hours? SATA