NURS 247 Exam 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

What is subjective vs objective data subjective- info that has been collected from patient such as pain ratings, medical history Objective- info the nurse has gathered such as lab work, temp, ekgs What are some examples of objective data gathered thru physical examination -inspection (smell, looking) -palpation (touching) -auscultation (listening, Steth) -percussion (doctor's use) What are some assessment tips having a warm, quiet, and well lit room Raising the bed to a working height HOB 45 Know normals and pt normals Having all supplies ready What is inspection begins as soon as you walk in the room you begin to make observations about the patient What is palpation examination of the body using touch, checking for temp, pain, swelling, moisture, tenderness, texture, crepitus What are some tips when palpating the skin warm hands, do the tender area last, explain what you're doing, use dorsal side of hand to feel temps What is percussion? tapping skin to assess underlying structures, only advanced providers do this What is ascultation? listening to the sounds of the body like heart, lungs, gut What does the diaphragm vs the bell of a stethoscope allow diaphragm (large flat part)- allow for high pitch sounds Bell (small flat)- allow for low pitch sounds What are some tips for when auscultating never listen thru a gown, press firmly against chest hair to prevent crackling noise, clean before and after use What are the 4 parts to a general survey 1. Physical appearance 2. Body structure