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3. Examination Techniques and Equipment
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Chapter 03: Examination Techniques and EquipmentMULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver s hands should be washed:
a. only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts.
b. only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious
patients.
c. only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious.
d. after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, regardless of whether gloves are
worn.
ANS: D
Handwashing is to be done after removal of gloves, between patient contacts, and after
touching body fluids, regardless of whether gloves are used. The nurse should never touch
body fluids or blood products with ungloved hands. The nurse should use hand hygiene
regardless of a patient s possible infection.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
OBJ: Nursing process assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
2. Which patient is at the highest risk for developing latex allergy?
a. The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized
b. The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries
c. The patient who is a vegetarian
d. The patient who is allergic to contrast dyeB. COM
ANS: B
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries has a higher rate of exposure to
rubber gloves and to equipment and supplies that contain latex and therefore is at a higher risk
for developing an allergic response.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
OBJ: Nursing process assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
3. Which technique is used during both the history taking and the physical examination process? a.
Auscultation
b. Inspection
c. Palpation
d. Percussion
ANS: B
Inspection is the technique that is used while gathering and validating data during both the
history taking and the actual hands-on physical examination. Auscultation, palpation, and
, percussion are not used during the history taking and physical examination processes. It is not
possible to listen to the patient talking and use the stethoscope at the same time. The focus is
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