palpation and auscultation techniques latest test 2024 complete
questions with verified answers
Palpation - answerUsing touch to gather information about the patient
Auscultation - answerListening to body sounds with a stethoscope
Stethoscope - answerInstrument used for auscultation
Lordosis - answerExaggerated lumbar curves
Kyphosis - answerIncreased curve in the thoracic area
Scoliosis - answerPronounced lateral curvature of the spine
Apical pulse - answerHeart sounds heard at the apex of the heart
Abnormal lung sounds - answerUnusual sounds heard during lung auscultation
,Stertor - answerSnoring sound caused by tracheal secretions
Stridor - answerCroaking sound due to partial upper airway obstruction
Postural drainage - answerPositioning to facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs
Capillary refill - answerObserving the return of color to the nail bed after pressure
Edema - answerSwelling caused by fluid accumulation
Bowel sounds - answerSounds produced by contractions of the small intestines
Pupils - answerCircular openings in the center of the iris
Consensual reflex - answerPupils constricting when light is shone in either eye
Accommodation - answerPupils constricting when focusing on near or far objects
Glasgow Coma Scale - answerAssessment tool for measuring level of consciousness
Apoxia - answerLack of oxygen in body tissues
Apnea - answerTemporary stoppage of breathing
Cyanosis - answerBluish tint to the skin or mucous membranes
Dyspnea - answerDifficulty breathing or shortness of breath
, Hypercapnia - answerIncreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
Hypoxemia - answerDecreased amount of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia - answerInsufficient oxygen available for cellular needs
Tachypnea - answerFast breathing rate
Pulse oximetry - answerMonitoring arterial oxygen saturation
Airway obstruction - answerBlockage of the airway
Unconscious - answerLack of awareness and responsiveness
Postural drainage - answerPositioning to facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs
Expectorate - answerCough up and spit out secretions
Sputum specimen - answerSample of mucus coughed up from the lungs
Coughing - answerExpelling air from the lungs with force
Fluids - answerLiquid intake to prevent dehydration
Incentive spirometer - answerRespiratory exercise for deep breathing
Anuria - answerAbsence of urine production
Nocturia - answerUrinating during the night
questions with verified answers
Palpation - answerUsing touch to gather information about the patient
Auscultation - answerListening to body sounds with a stethoscope
Stethoscope - answerInstrument used for auscultation
Lordosis - answerExaggerated lumbar curves
Kyphosis - answerIncreased curve in the thoracic area
Scoliosis - answerPronounced lateral curvature of the spine
Apical pulse - answerHeart sounds heard at the apex of the heart
Abnormal lung sounds - answerUnusual sounds heard during lung auscultation
,Stertor - answerSnoring sound caused by tracheal secretions
Stridor - answerCroaking sound due to partial upper airway obstruction
Postural drainage - answerPositioning to facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs
Capillary refill - answerObserving the return of color to the nail bed after pressure
Edema - answerSwelling caused by fluid accumulation
Bowel sounds - answerSounds produced by contractions of the small intestines
Pupils - answerCircular openings in the center of the iris
Consensual reflex - answerPupils constricting when light is shone in either eye
Accommodation - answerPupils constricting when focusing on near or far objects
Glasgow Coma Scale - answerAssessment tool for measuring level of consciousness
Apoxia - answerLack of oxygen in body tissues
Apnea - answerTemporary stoppage of breathing
Cyanosis - answerBluish tint to the skin or mucous membranes
Dyspnea - answerDifficulty breathing or shortness of breath
, Hypercapnia - answerIncreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
Hypoxemia - answerDecreased amount of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia - answerInsufficient oxygen available for cellular needs
Tachypnea - answerFast breathing rate
Pulse oximetry - answerMonitoring arterial oxygen saturation
Airway obstruction - answerBlockage of the airway
Unconscious - answerLack of awareness and responsiveness
Postural drainage - answerPositioning to facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs
Expectorate - answerCough up and spit out secretions
Sputum specimen - answerSample of mucus coughed up from the lungs
Coughing - answerExpelling air from the lungs with force
Fluids - answerLiquid intake to prevent dehydration
Incentive spirometer - answerRespiratory exercise for deep breathing
Anuria - answerAbsence of urine production
Nocturia - answerUrinating during the night
