NURS 226 Chapter 8 Exam Questions and
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Updated 2026
When does inspection begin? It begins immediately during the General
Survey.
What is the progression of Start with the General Survey of the whole
inspection? body,
then inspect each specific body system.
What skills are required for Critical observation without touching,
inspection? assessing
symmetry, color, and obvious
abnormalities.
What is the purpose of palpation? Using touch to assess texture,
temperature,
moisture, organ location/size, swelling,
vibration,
crepitation, lumps, and tenderness.
What is the difference between Light is for surface characteristics; Deep is
Light for
and Deep palpation? assessing abdominal contents/organs.
What part of the hand is best for Fingertips.
fine
tactile discrimination?
, What part of the hand is best for Fingers and thumb (grasping).
detecting position, shape, and
consistency of an organ?
What part of the hand is best for Dorsa (back) of hands.
determining temperature?
What part of the hand is best for Base of fingers (metacarpophalangeal
detecting vibration? joints) or
ulnar surface.
What are the indications for 1. Mapping location and size of organs. 2.
percussion? Assessing
density of a structure. 3. Eliciting deep
tendon
reflexes.
What is the technique for Tapping the person's skin with short, sharp
percussion? strokes
to assess underlying structures.
What sound indicates normal lung Resonance.
tissue in percussion?
What sound indicates emphysema Hyperresonance.
or
air trapped in percussion?
What sound indicates an air-filled Tympany.
viscus like the stomach?
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
When does inspection begin? It begins immediately during the General
Survey.
What is the progression of Start with the General Survey of the whole
inspection? body,
then inspect each specific body system.
What skills are required for Critical observation without touching,
inspection? assessing
symmetry, color, and obvious
abnormalities.
What is the purpose of palpation? Using touch to assess texture,
temperature,
moisture, organ location/size, swelling,
vibration,
crepitation, lumps, and tenderness.
What is the difference between Light is for surface characteristics; Deep is
Light for
and Deep palpation? assessing abdominal contents/organs.
What part of the hand is best for Fingertips.
fine
tactile discrimination?
, What part of the hand is best for Fingers and thumb (grasping).
detecting position, shape, and
consistency of an organ?
What part of the hand is best for Dorsa (back) of hands.
determining temperature?
What part of the hand is best for Base of fingers (metacarpophalangeal
detecting vibration? joints) or
ulnar surface.
What are the indications for 1. Mapping location and size of organs. 2.
percussion? Assessing
density of a structure. 3. Eliciting deep
tendon
reflexes.
What is the technique for Tapping the person's skin with short, sharp
percussion? strokes
to assess underlying structures.
What sound indicates normal lung Resonance.
tissue in percussion?
What sound indicates emphysema Hyperresonance.
or
air trapped in percussion?
What sound indicates an air-filled Tympany.
viscus like the stomach?
