NU 136 / NU136 Exam 2 – Fundamentals of Nursing
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Adventitious sounds
abnormal lung sounds
Accommodation
the dilation or constriction of the pupil
Auscultation
using your ears to hear GI, Respiratory, and Cardio sounds
Good circulation should include...
capillary refill - blanching < 3 seconds, warm to touch, pink colored skin. Swelling
indicates to late and circulation is bad
,Consensual
being equal in response when the eyes dilate/ constrict
Edema
swelling, body responding to an injury or poor circulation. Indention occurs
Kyphosis
formation of the spine (curve over thoracic cavity)
Lordosis
curve in lumbar
Scoliosis
curve in spine alignment
Nystagmus
,jerking movement in the eye
Olfaction
sense of smell
P.E. R. R.L.A
People, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation
Vesicular sounds
outer lung tissue
Patients with COPD ...
live with higher level of CO2
Who is responsible for the initial assessment?
RN
, O2 needs to be greater or equal to ...
95%
The information gathered from the physical assessment can be used for what specific
purposes?
-Patients level of health/physiologic function
-Confirming diagnosis of dysfunction disease
-Monitoring for changes in the body
Who may administer the physical assessment?
-physician
-Nurse
-NP/PA
-Clinician
Explain what is ascertained through palpation
The finding of something through/ by touch
Review (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete
Study Guide | Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A
Adventitious sounds
abnormal lung sounds
Accommodation
the dilation or constriction of the pupil
Auscultation
using your ears to hear GI, Respiratory, and Cardio sounds
Good circulation should include...
capillary refill - blanching < 3 seconds, warm to touch, pink colored skin. Swelling
indicates to late and circulation is bad
,Consensual
being equal in response when the eyes dilate/ constrict
Edema
swelling, body responding to an injury or poor circulation. Indention occurs
Kyphosis
formation of the spine (curve over thoracic cavity)
Lordosis
curve in lumbar
Scoliosis
curve in spine alignment
Nystagmus
,jerking movement in the eye
Olfaction
sense of smell
P.E. R. R.L.A
People, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation
Vesicular sounds
outer lung tissue
Patients with COPD ...
live with higher level of CO2
Who is responsible for the initial assessment?
RN
, O2 needs to be greater or equal to ...
95%
The information gathered from the physical assessment can be used for what specific
purposes?
-Patients level of health/physiologic function
-Confirming diagnosis of dysfunction disease
-Monitoring for changes in the body
Who may administer the physical assessment?
-physician
-Nurse
-NP/PA
-Clinician
Explain what is ascertained through palpation
The finding of something through/ by touch
