WGU Health Assessment Exam with Guaranteed Correct Answers

Subjective data - correct answer Said by the client (S) Obejective data - correct answer Observed by the nurse (O) Assessment Techniques is as follows - correct answer Inspect-Palpation-Percussion-Auscultation Order of Abdomen Assessment - correct answer Inspect-Auscultation-Percuss-Palapate Inspection - correct answer *always first* 1. Take time to observe with eyes ear nose 2.Use good lighting 3.Look at color shape symmetry position 4.Observe for odors from skin breath wound 5. Develop and use nursing instincts 6.Inspection is done alone and in combination with other assessment techniuqes Back of hand - correct answer To assess skin temperature use Deep Palpation - correct answer 5-8cm or (2-3") deep is considered Light Paplpation - correct answer 1cm deep is considered Percussion - correct answer sounds produced by striking body surface sounds are dull resonant flat tympanic action is performed in the wrist Ausculation - correct answer listening to sounds produced by the body Bell - correct answer picks up low pitched sounds such as heart murmurs General Survey - correct answer is an overall review or first impression a nurse has of person's well being. Appearance - correct answer appears to be reported age sexual development appropriate alert and oriented facial features symmetric no signs of acute distress Body Structure/mobilty - correct answer weight and height WNL BMI guidelines body parts equal bilaterally stands erect sits comfo