GNRS 578 Health Assessment - Quiz 1-9
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Which method is most effective for assessing a patient's lung sounds?
- A) Palpation
- B) Percussion
- C) Auscultation
- D) Inspection
C) Auscultation
What is the primary purpose of using a stethoscope in a physic...
Which method is most effective for assessing a patient's lung sounds?
- A) Palpation
- B) Percussion
- C) Auscultation
- D) Inspection
✔✔ C) Auscultation
What is the primary purpose of using a stethoscope in a physical examination?
- A) To measure blood pressure
- B) To listen to internal body sounds
- C) To check for skin temperature
- D) To assess muscle strength
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,✔✔ B) To listen to internal body sounds
When performing a skin assessment, which finding would be most concerning for potential skin
cancer?
- A) A uniform mole with no changes
- B) A small, red spot that disappears
- C) An irregularly shaped, changing lesion
- D) A smooth, round birthmark
✔✔ C) An irregularly shaped, changing lesion
Which technique is used to assess a patient’s abdominal tenderness?
- A) Percussion
- B) Light palpation
- C) Deep palpation
- D) Inspection
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,✔✔ B) Light palpation
What does the presence of jugular vein distension indicate in a patient?
- A) Dehydration
- B) Hyperthyroidism
- C) Heart failure
- D) Asthma
✔✔ C) Heart failure
In a neurological assessment, what does the term "Babinski sign" refer to?
- A) A reflex indicating normal motor function
- B) A test for visual acuity
- C) A response of toe extension when the sole is stroked
- D) A measure of muscle strength
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, ✔✔ C) A response of toe extension when the sole is stroked
Which of the following is a key indicator of dehydration in a physical exam?
- A) Moist mucous membranes
- B) Normal skin turgor
- C) Dry, cracked lips
- D) Decreased pulse rate
✔✔ C) Dry, cracked lips
What is the primary focus when performing a cardiovascular assessment?
- A) Observing the patient’s posture
- B) Measuring respiratory rate
- C) Evaluating heart sounds and rhythm
- D) Checking skin color
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