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347 Lecture QuizesThe most important step that the nurse can take to prevent the transmission of
microorganisms in the hospital setting is to:
A. Wear gloves during any and all contact with patients.
B. Clean the stethoscope with an alcohol swab between patients.
C. Wash hands before and after contact with each patient.
D. Wear protective eye wear at all times.
C. Wash hands before and after contact with each patient.
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. Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances
temperature sensitivity.
B. Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the
palms.
C. Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature
variations because of its increased nerve supply in this area.
D. Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature.
B. Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the
palms.
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being
treated for a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview,
one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my
wife died 7 years ago." However, the nurse notices an open pack of cigarettes in
his shirt pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
A. "Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke."
B. "Mr. K., I know that you are lying."
C. "Mr. K., you have said that you don't smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket."
D. "Mr. K., I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this
time. Please tell me more about that."
,C. "Mr. K., you have said that you don't smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket."
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of
breath. Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A. Open-ended question
B. Facilitation
C. Reflection
D. Direct question
A. Open-ended question
When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always
use is:
A. Palpation.
B. Auscultation.
C. Percussion.
D. Inspection.
D. Inspection.
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The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient. The purpose of the
percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue.
A. Consistency
B. Density
C. Turgor
D. Texture
B. Density
Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture,
temperature, moisture, and swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?
A. Palpation
B. Auscultation
C. Inspection
, D. Percussion
A. Palpation
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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.
When examining an older adult, the nurse should use which technique?
A. Attempt to perform the entire physical examination during one visit.
B. Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as
possible.
C. Speak loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits.
D. Avoid touching the patient too much.
B. Arrange the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as
possible.
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The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation. Which statement is
true regarding the diaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:
A. Should be lightly held against the person's skin to listen for extra heart sounds
and murmurs.
B. Should be lightly held against the person's skin to block out low-pitched
sounds.
C. Is used to listen for low-pitched sounds.
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