Nursing: Adult Health Assessment test questions and answers

What situations would indicate the use of a body area exam? - >>Evaluation of a casted extremity Diabetic foot examination Pt. States "This oxygen is really bothering me" or "my throat hurts" Methods of examination - >>Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation Flashlight or penlight uses - >>To assist viewing pharynx or to determine the reactions of the pupils of the eye Opthalmoscope uses - >>A lighted instrument to visualize the interior of the eye Otoscope uses - >>Lighted instrument to visualize the eardrum and external auditory canal (may also be used to assess nasal cavities in conjunction with nasal speculum) Percussion or reflex hammer uses - >>An instrument with a rubber head to inspect reflexe