Nurs190 PA Midterm Questions With Complete
Solutions.
What are the basic techniques of physical assessments? –
answer Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation
What is the assessment technique for swollen extremities?
answer - Palpation
Assessment technique for physical assessment of the
abdomen of a client that complains of abdominal pain? -
answer Palpate the abdominal area last
,Equipment used during the physical assessment on a
client if unable to palpate the pedal pulses - answer
Doppler
Assessment of skin on lower extremities with several
scabs present, what is the most appropriate response by
the nurse? - answer Ask, "Can you tell me what caused
the scabs on your legs?"
Assessment of clients upper back show multiple areas of
ecchymosis, what should the nurse ask? - answer "I see
some bruising on your back can you tell me about this?"
,Assessment of an area of inflammation due to localized
infection, what is this finding? - Erythema
Nurse notices client has extremely dry and brittle hair,
which question would be most appropriate to ask? - "
answer How do you care for your hair?"
Physical assessment of an obese client is required to
place in supine position. What should the nurse monitor
for this client? - answer Respiratory distress
, Performing physical assessment on a client who is
diaphoretic, what does the nurse observe? - answer
Perfuse sweating
Client presents with pain upper in right chest, side, and
back. Rash forms a straight line over the upper right chest,
side, and back. How would you describe the rash? -
Zosteriform
Conducting assessment of client's hair, skin, and nails.
Steps of the examination in order are...? - answer Explain
the purpose of the exam, obtain permission to perform,
Solutions.
What are the basic techniques of physical assessments? –
answer Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation
What is the assessment technique for swollen extremities?
answer - Palpation
Assessment technique for physical assessment of the
abdomen of a client that complains of abdominal pain? -
answer Palpate the abdominal area last
,Equipment used during the physical assessment on a
client if unable to palpate the pedal pulses - answer
Doppler
Assessment of skin on lower extremities with several
scabs present, what is the most appropriate response by
the nurse? - answer Ask, "Can you tell me what caused
the scabs on your legs?"
Assessment of clients upper back show multiple areas of
ecchymosis, what should the nurse ask? - answer "I see
some bruising on your back can you tell me about this?"
,Assessment of an area of inflammation due to localized
infection, what is this finding? - Erythema
Nurse notices client has extremely dry and brittle hair,
which question would be most appropriate to ask? - "
answer How do you care for your hair?"
Physical assessment of an obese client is required to
place in supine position. What should the nurse monitor
for this client? - answer Respiratory distress
, Performing physical assessment on a client who is
diaphoretic, what does the nurse observe? - answer
Perfuse sweating
Client presents with pain upper in right chest, side, and
back. Rash forms a straight line over the upper right chest,
side, and back. How would you describe the rash? -
Zosteriform
Conducting assessment of client's hair, skin, and nails.
Steps of the examination in order are...? - answer Explain
the purpose of the exam, obtain permission to perform,
