NSG 316 Topic 3 exam with complete solution graded A+

the health history provides - Subjective data for health assessment Objective data (the signs perceived by examiner through physical examination) what physical assessment tools are performed on a patient? (in order) - inspection palpation percussion auscultation inspection begins at... - general survey what is included general survey - physical appearance body structure mobility behavior inspection - concentrated/ close watching/ careful scrutiny -first the individual as a whole, then each system of the body inspection requires... - good lighting adequate exposure occasional use of instruments palpation - applies your sense of touch to assess temperature, texture, moisture, organ size, location, swelling, lumps, tenderness, painfingertips - best for fine tactile discrimination, as of skin texture, swelling, pulsation, and determining presence of lumps fingers and thumbs - detection of position, shape, and consistency of an organ or mass (grasping action) Dorsa (backs) of hands and fingers - best for determining temperature because skin here is thinner than on palms