NR 302 Exam with Questions and Answers

NR 302 Exam with Questions and Answers 2. When performing indirect percussion, the stationary finger is struck: a. At the ulnar surface. b. At the middle joint. c. At the distal interphalangeal joint. d. Wherever it is in contact with the skin. ANSWER c. At the distal interphalangeal joint. 3. The best description of the pitch of a sound wave obtained by percussion is: a. The intensity of the sound b. The number of vibrations per second c. The length of time the note lingers d. The overtones of the note ANSWER b. The number of vibrations per second 4. The bell of the stethoscope is used: a. For soft, low-pitched sounds b. For high-pitched sounds c. To hold firmly against the skin d. To magnify sound ANSWER a. For soft, low-pitched sounds