NUR 101 Exam 1 Review Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Handwashing
Simplest, easiest, cheapest way to prevent spread of disease
Correct hand washing should occur when:
1. before/after doing a procedure that involves direct or indirect client contact
2. after contact with wastes
3. after handling food or receptacles
4. between clients
5. after removing gloves
IPPA
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
When performing an abdominal exam, is IPPA appropriate? If not, what it?
No.
IAPP
Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation, Percussion
Inspection
, Use of senses of vision, smell and hearing.
To observe and detect normal and abnormal findings.
Palpation
Using parts of the hand to touch & feel:
Texture, Temperature, Moisture, Mobility, Consistency, Strength of pulses, Size, Shape, Pain
or Tenderness
Percussion
Tapping body parts to produce sound, waves/vibrations to assess underlying structures.
To know: Location, Size, Shape, Density, Masses, Reflexes
Auscultation
Use of stethoscope to listen for sounds:
Heart, Lungs, Abdomen, Blood Vessels
Lydia Hall
1950s: Developed the nursing process (APIE)
What is the Nursing Process
ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
Correct Answers
Handwashing
Simplest, easiest, cheapest way to prevent spread of disease
Correct hand washing should occur when:
1. before/after doing a procedure that involves direct or indirect client contact
2. after contact with wastes
3. after handling food or receptacles
4. between clients
5. after removing gloves
IPPA
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
When performing an abdominal exam, is IPPA appropriate? If not, what it?
No.
IAPP
Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation, Percussion
Inspection
, Use of senses of vision, smell and hearing.
To observe and detect normal and abnormal findings.
Palpation
Using parts of the hand to touch & feel:
Texture, Temperature, Moisture, Mobility, Consistency, Strength of pulses, Size, Shape, Pain
or Tenderness
Percussion
Tapping body parts to produce sound, waves/vibrations to assess underlying structures.
To know: Location, Size, Shape, Density, Masses, Reflexes
Auscultation
Use of stethoscope to listen for sounds:
Heart, Lungs, Abdomen, Blood Vessels
Lydia Hall
1950s: Developed the nursing process (APIE)
What is the Nursing Process
ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
