Physical Assessment Exam #3 Latest 2026/2027
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How do we assess alert and oriented? A & O - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Person
2. Place
3. Time
4. Situation
A & O x4
What is drowsy considered on a LOC assessement? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sleepy, but easily arousable to verbal stimuli. May fall in and out of wakefulness
state.
What is Lethargic on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Opens eyes,
answers questions, and falls back asleep.
What is stuperous on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awakens from
sleep to vigorous shake or painful stimuli, but returns to unresponsive sleep.
,What is comatose on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remains
unresponsive to all stimuli with eyes closed.
What are the 4 physical assessment techniques in order. (Not for abdomin) -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
What is the order of the physical assessment techniques for the abdomin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Percussion
4. Palpation
Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Vision, smell, and hearing utilized. You can
begin inspecting from the moment you meet the patient throughout the exam.
b. Look and observe before touching - touch can sometimes alter the appearance.
c. Completely expose the body part you are inspecting; drape the remaining body
d. Note the following
, 1. Color
2. Patterns
3. Size
4. Location
5. Consistency
6. Symmetry
7. Movement
8. Behavior
9. Odor
10. Sounds
How are palpations done? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Finger Pads - find
discriminations pulses, texture, size, shape.
b. Palmar Surface - Vibrations, thrills, fremitus (a vibration)
C. Dorsal Surface - Temperature
d. Usually done after inspection, EXCEPT with abdominal assessment
e. Use parts of the hand to touch and feel for the following
i. Texture
ii. Temperature
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
How do we assess alert and oriented? A & O - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Person
2. Place
3. Time
4. Situation
A & O x4
What is drowsy considered on a LOC assessement? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sleepy, but easily arousable to verbal stimuli. May fall in and out of wakefulness
state.
What is Lethargic on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Opens eyes,
answers questions, and falls back asleep.
What is stuperous on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awakens from
sleep to vigorous shake or painful stimuli, but returns to unresponsive sleep.
,What is comatose on a LOC assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remains
unresponsive to all stimuli with eyes closed.
What are the 4 physical assessment techniques in order. (Not for abdomin) -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
What is the order of the physical assessment techniques for the abdomin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Percussion
4. Palpation
Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Vision, smell, and hearing utilized. You can
begin inspecting from the moment you meet the patient throughout the exam.
b. Look and observe before touching - touch can sometimes alter the appearance.
c. Completely expose the body part you are inspecting; drape the remaining body
d. Note the following
, 1. Color
2. Patterns
3. Size
4. Location
5. Consistency
6. Symmetry
7. Movement
8. Behavior
9. Odor
10. Sounds
How are palpations done? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Finger Pads - find
discriminations pulses, texture, size, shape.
b. Palmar Surface - Vibrations, thrills, fremitus (a vibration)
C. Dorsal Surface - Temperature
d. Usually done after inspection, EXCEPT with abdominal assessment
e. Use parts of the hand to touch and feel for the following
i. Texture
ii. Temperature
