NSG 316 exam #1 with Questions and correct
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What is the order of activities for assessment?
inspection, palpitation, percussion, oscillation
What factor of palpation are the finger tips used for?
pulsation and texture
Which part of the hand do you use for temperature?
dorsa
What part of the hand do you use for detection of position, shape, and consistency of an organ or
mass?
fingers and thumb
What part of the hand is best for vibrations?
base of fingers or ulnar surface of hand
What is the difference between ADL, IADL, and AADL?
ADLs = things like grooming, IADLs = cooking cleaning, AADLs = community involvement
, What are the different types of pain patients may experience?
visceral pain, deep somatic, cutaneous pain, referred pain
What is visceral pain?
larger interior organs
What is deep somatic pain?
blood vessels, joints, tendons, muscles, and bone injury
What is cutaneous pain?
skin surface and subcutaneous tissue
What is referred pain?
felt at a particular site but originates at a different location
Health history vs family history
What are some important facts to remember about the assessment of pain?
pain is subjective, make sure your are using the correct pain tool
What is the difference between acute and chronic pains?
acute is less than 6 month and chronic is more than 6 months
Answers
What is the order of activities for assessment?
inspection, palpitation, percussion, oscillation
What factor of palpation are the finger tips used for?
pulsation and texture
Which part of the hand do you use for temperature?
dorsa
What part of the hand do you use for detection of position, shape, and consistency of an organ or
mass?
fingers and thumb
What part of the hand is best for vibrations?
base of fingers or ulnar surface of hand
What is the difference between ADL, IADL, and AADL?
ADLs = things like grooming, IADLs = cooking cleaning, AADLs = community involvement
, What are the different types of pain patients may experience?
visceral pain, deep somatic, cutaneous pain, referred pain
What is visceral pain?
larger interior organs
What is deep somatic pain?
blood vessels, joints, tendons, muscles, and bone injury
What is cutaneous pain?
skin surface and subcutaneous tissue
What is referred pain?
felt at a particular site but originates at a different location
Health history vs family history
What are some important facts to remember about the assessment of pain?
pain is subjective, make sure your are using the correct pain tool
What is the difference between acute and chronic pains?
acute is less than 6 month and chronic is more than 6 months
