Health Assessment and Physical Examination Notes exam 2024 50+ questions and answers

Head to toe assessments by physicians generally follow this order after assessment of the patient's general overall appearance and skin condition. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Head 2. Neck 3. Eyes 4. Ears 5. Nose and sinuses 6. Mouth and throat 7. Chest and lungs 8. Heart 9. Breasts 10. Abdomen 11. Genitalia 12. Rectum 13. Musculoskeletal System 14. Neurological System After the exam, you should assist in making the patient comfortable. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Assist patient from lying to sitting 2. Provide cloth and privacy as needed for personal hygiene 3. Allow time for dressing 4. Perform patient education as appropriate 5. Assist in scheduling follow-up care What is a physical examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-the techniques used to gather objective data about the body What are the purposes of a physical examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. to obtain baseline data 2. to identify nursing diagnoses 3. to monitor the status of a previously identified problem 4. to screen for health problems What are the types of physical examinations - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Comprehensive physical assessment 2. focused physical assessment 3. system -specific assessment 4. ongoing assessment How do you prepare to perform a physical exam...three things - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. prepare yourself 2. prepare the environment 3. prepare the client what are the two approaches to a physical exam - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. head to toe approach 2. body systems approach .How do I prepare the client for a physical exam - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. select a time when the client is relaxed and receptive 2. establish rapport with the client 3. alert the client before touching him/her 4. consider developmental and cultural differences What techniques do I need to perform a physical exam - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Inspection--use of sight 2. Palpation--use of touch 3. Percussion-- use of tapping 4. Auscultation--use of hearing What modifications are there for different age groups - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Infants--parental holding or pads on table 2. Toddlers--they're the squirmers...engage them 3. Preschoolers--demonstrate procedures on doll or parent