Jarvis: physical exam and health
assessment chapter 8 -2024
When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is:
a.
Palpation.
b.
Inspection.
c.
Percussion.
d.
Auscultation. - ANS-B
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. Which statement is true about the physical
assessment? The inspection phase:
a.
Usually yields little information.
b.
Takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
c.
May be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner.
d.
Requires a quick glance at the patients body systems before proceeding with palpation. - ANS-B
The nurse is assessing a patients skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique should
be used to best assess the patients skin temperature?
, a.
Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature.
b.
Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms.
c.
Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances temperature sensitivity.
d.
Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature variations because of its
increased nerve supply in this area. - ANS-B
Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and
swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?
a.
Palpation
b.
Inspection
c.
Percussion
d.
Auscultation - ANS-A
The nurse is preparing to assess a patients abdomen by palpation. How should the nurse proceed?
a.
assessment chapter 8 -2024
When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is:
a.
Palpation.
b.
Inspection.
c.
Percussion.
d.
Auscultation. - ANS-B
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. Which statement is true about the physical
assessment? The inspection phase:
a.
Usually yields little information.
b.
Takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
c.
May be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner.
d.
Requires a quick glance at the patients body systems before proceeding with palpation. - ANS-B
The nurse is assessing a patients skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique should
be used to best assess the patients skin temperature?
, a.
Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature.
b.
Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms.
c.
Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances temperature sensitivity.
d.
Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature variations because of its
increased nerve supply in this area. - ANS-B
Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and
swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?
a.
Palpation
b.
Inspection
c.
Percussion
d.
Auscultation - ANS-A
The nurse is preparing to assess a patients abdomen by palpation. How should the nurse proceed?
a.
