nurs 190 quiz 1 questions with complete solution1.pdf

nurs 190 quiz 1 questions with
complete solution1

4 basic physical assessment techniques –answer inspection

palpation

percussion

auscultation




How to do a physical assessment on the abdomen? And why?

answer - inspection

auscultation

percussion

palpation

- so that we DO NOT allow for hyperactive bowel sounds before

auscultating

,What are the sensitive areas of the hand? - answer • The finger

pads are used for discrimination of underlying structures and

functions such as pulses, superficial lymph nodes, or crepitus.




• Vibrations (vibrations) are best perceived by the examiner when

using the base of the fingers (metacarpophalangeal joints).




• The ulnar surface of the hand, including the finger, is most

sensitive to vibrations such as fremitus.




• The palmar aspect of the fingers is used to determine position,

consistency, texture, size of structures, pain, and tenderness.

, • The dorsal surface of the fingers is most sensitive to

temperature.




• The dominant hand is always more sensitive than the non-

dominant hand.




What is light palpation used for? - answer Light palpation is used

with the pads of the fingers to help assess the skin surface,

pulses, textures, tenderness (1cm)




What is deep palpation? - answer Used to palpate abdomen and

internal organs

(2-4cm)