LPN - Assessment Study Guide Test.
Ruddy - CORRECT ANSWER Having a healthy or reddish color.
When should an assessment be done - CORRECT ANSWER -Beginning of the each shift
-Weekly or monthly in long term care
-Whenever a change occurs
-Whenever the nurse thinks necessary
-Upon admission
What is a head to toe assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER A Physical assessment of each body system that
offers objective info about the patient.
Assessment Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Olfaction
Inspect the eyes for: - CORRECT ANSWER Size, color, shape, and symmetry
How deep do you palpate? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 in.
Assessment of Skin - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask pt. if they have noticed any changes in skin
-Pruritis (itching)
-Bleeding
-A change in a bump or nodule
-A change in sensation (tenderness or pain)
Ruddy - CORRECT ANSWER Having a healthy or reddish color.
When should an assessment be done - CORRECT ANSWER -Beginning of the each shift
-Weekly or monthly in long term care
-Whenever a change occurs
-Whenever the nurse thinks necessary
-Upon admission
What is a head to toe assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER A Physical assessment of each body system that
offers objective info about the patient.
Assessment Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Olfaction
Inspect the eyes for: - CORRECT ANSWER Size, color, shape, and symmetry
How deep do you palpate? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 in.
Assessment of Skin - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask pt. if they have noticed any changes in skin
-Pruritis (itching)
-Bleeding
-A change in a bump or nodule
-A change in sensation (tenderness or pain)
