Health Assessment Exam 3 SOLUTION FALL -2021 LATEST EDITION AID 98.9% FINAL SCORE

QUESTION 1 1. When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: a Inspectio . n. b Percussion . . c Palpation. . d Auscultati . on. QUESTION 2 1. The nurse is assessing a patient’s skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient’s skin temperature? a Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in . temperature. b Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area . enhances temperature sensitivity. c Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this . surface than on the palms. d Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to . temperature variations because of its increased nerve supply in this area. QUESTION 3 1. The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these statements is true regarding the stethoscope and its use? a Ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen the distortion . of sound. b Although the stethoscope does not magnify sound, it does . block out extraneous room noise. c Fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability . to magnify sound. d Slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the . occiput). QUESTION 4 1. Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a patient, the nurse should: a Warm the end piece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm . water. b Check the temperature of the room, and offer blankets to . the patient if he or she feels cold. c Ensure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the “on” . position. d Leave the gown on the patient to ensure that he or she does not . get chilled during the examination.