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- 1. Multiple Choice
Techniques of examination include inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
true
false
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the MOST effective method of assessing the quality of air movement in the lungs?
Auscultating breath sounds with a stethoscope
Looking for accessory muscle use
Applying a pulse oximeter
Checking for cyanosis
- 3. Multiple Choice
A focused examination involves an in-depth assessment of the whole person, including the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the patient’s health.
true
false
- 4. Multiple Choice
A comprehensive assessment is less encompassing and involves an examination and an interview regarding a specific body system, such as examining solely the integumentary system or the respiratory system.
true
false
- 5. Multiple Choice
Ways to foster rapport and communication involve talking with a patient; it is important to establish a trusting, professional relationship.
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
No adaptations are necessary when assessing patients of different age groups.
true
false
- 7. Multiple Choice
During an assessment, you noted two new findings in a patient: unable to palpate peripheral pulse in lower extremities and pupils that are not equal in size and rate of constriction. Which of these two findings provides you with information about the neurological system?
Peripheral pulses
Pupils
Both findings
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of these is the MOST accurate way to palpate a pulse?
Avoid compressing the artery against a bone or solid structure
Use your thumb to increase surface area of your palpation
Apply firm pressure with your ring and little fingers
Place the tips of your index and middle finger over the pulse point
- 9. Multiple Choice
In this position, the patient is lying on their back with knees straight and arm at the sides
Prone
Supine
- 10. Multiple Choice
Patient lying on the stomach, with knee straight, forearms may be under the head
Prone
Supine
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