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NURS 347 Lecture Quiz 1-6When examining an older adult, the nurse should use which technique?
A. Avoid touching the patient too much.
B. Speak loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits.
C. Attempt to perform the entire physical examination during one visit.
D. Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as
possible.
D. Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as
possible.
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The nurse is assessing a patient's skin during an office visit. What part of the
hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient's skin
temperature?
A. Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature
variations because of its increased nerve supply in this area.
B. Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature.
C. Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the
palms.
D. Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances
temperature sensitivity.
C. Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the
palms.
The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these
statements is true regarding the stethoscope and its use?
A. Fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify
sound.
B. Slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the occiput).
C. Although the stethoscope does not magnify sound, it does block out
extraneous room noise.
D. Ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen the distortion of sound.
C. Although the stethoscope does not magnify sound, it does block out
extraneous room noise.
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The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a component of the
general survey?
A. Observing specific body systems while performing the physical assessment
B. Observing the patient's body stature and nutritional status
C. Interpreting the subjective information the patient has reported
D. Measuring the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
B. Observing the patient's body stature and nutritional status
In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her
memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?
A. Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may
increase his or her level of comfort.
B. Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse
records what is said.
C. Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal
behaviors.
D. Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting
in an increased comfort level.
C. Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal
behaviors.
During an examination of a patient's abdomen, the nurse notes that the abdomen
is rounded and firm to the touch. During percussion, the nurse notes a drumlike
quality of the sounds across the quadrants. This type of sound indicates:
A. Presence of a tumor.
B. Constipation.
C. Presence of dense organs.
D. Air-filled areas.
D. Air-filled areas.
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