NUR2180 | NUR 2180 Module 2 Quiz
Physical Assessment Exam | Correctly
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What is the term for a non-tender protrusion of the abdomen?
- Correct Answer - Hernia
When percussing a firm and round abdomen, what sound would you
anticipate hearing?
- Correct Answer - Dull sounds heard over fluid, a solid organ, or mass
When examining an older adult's breast, what normal finding would you
anticipate?
- Correct Answer - Symmetry: often the left breast is larger
Nipples: inverted can be normal
Drooping: occurs with aging
A patient complains of constipation, what findings would you anticipate
when listening to bowel sounds?
- Correct Answer - Less than 5 sounds/minute (hypoactive) bowel
sounds during auscultation
Vascular sounds should be assessed using which part of the
stethoscope? - Correct Answer - Using the bell of the stethoscope to
hear the "swooshing" sound through an artery
Define Gynecomastia
- Correct Answer - Benign enlargement of breast tissue in men due to
high estrogen levels
, What is the correct way to perform a breast exam?
- Correct Answer - Exam of both the breast and axillary areas
Lift arm over head, inspect axillae area
Push palms together to accentuate retraction
Press on hips to retract shoulders
Lean forward
Palpate nipple area for discharge
What would black and tarry stools indicate?
- Correct Answer - Indicates blood in the stool
Define "concave" in relation to a person's abdomen
- Correct Answer - Scaphoid — stomach looks inverted
What are items that are part of "pre-steps"?
- Correct Answer - Gather supplies
Look at chart
Wash hands
Knocking on the door
ID patient
Asking if patient needs to void
What activities are included in a functional assessment?
- Correct Answer - Bathing
Dressing
Toileting
Physical Assessment Exam | Correctly
Answered Rated A+ | Rasmussen
What is the term for a non-tender protrusion of the abdomen?
- Correct Answer - Hernia
When percussing a firm and round abdomen, what sound would you
anticipate hearing?
- Correct Answer - Dull sounds heard over fluid, a solid organ, or mass
When examining an older adult's breast, what normal finding would you
anticipate?
- Correct Answer - Symmetry: often the left breast is larger
Nipples: inverted can be normal
Drooping: occurs with aging
A patient complains of constipation, what findings would you anticipate
when listening to bowel sounds?
- Correct Answer - Less than 5 sounds/minute (hypoactive) bowel
sounds during auscultation
Vascular sounds should be assessed using which part of the
stethoscope? - Correct Answer - Using the bell of the stethoscope to
hear the "swooshing" sound through an artery
Define Gynecomastia
- Correct Answer - Benign enlargement of breast tissue in men due to
high estrogen levels
, What is the correct way to perform a breast exam?
- Correct Answer - Exam of both the breast and axillary areas
Lift arm over head, inspect axillae area
Push palms together to accentuate retraction
Press on hips to retract shoulders
Lean forward
Palpate nipple area for discharge
What would black and tarry stools indicate?
- Correct Answer - Indicates blood in the stool
Define "concave" in relation to a person's abdomen
- Correct Answer - Scaphoid — stomach looks inverted
What are items that are part of "pre-steps"?
- Correct Answer - Gather supplies
Look at chart
Wash hands
Knocking on the door
ID patient
Asking if patient needs to void
What activities are included in a functional assessment?
- Correct Answer - Bathing
Dressing
Toileting
