Indirect percussion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N190 Final Exam The different types of assessment techniques? Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation Which technique should the nurse use initially for each specific assessment? Inspection Assessment technique to illicit a diaphragmatic excursion? Percussion Technique used to listen to heart sounds? Auscultation Technique used to listen to crepitus who sustained a chest injury? Palpation What is the technique used to assess distended bladder? Direct percu...

. A patient is admitted to the hospital with diarrhea and dehydration. The nurse recognizes that increased peristalsis resulting in diarrhea can be related to a. sympathetic inhibition. b. mixing and propulsion. c. sympathetic stimulation. d. parasympathetic stimulation. parasympathetic stimulation. 2. A patient has a high blood level of indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin. One cause of this finding is that a. the gallbladder is unable to contract to release stored bile. b. bilirubin is no...

NURS 190 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST (Kim Hein) 100+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASSURED A+. Physical Assessment Final Exam nspection technique (3): ● FIRST technique with general survey ● General survey: ○ Observing mobility / gait, physical appearance, general wellness/health, mood & behavior (facial expressions, interactions), mental status (observing patient’s body language and response when asking questions) ● Do it the SAME WAY every time → less likely to forget s...

NURS 6512 Final Exam Review (Week 7-11) 1. Examination techniques of the Heart: • Inspection - use tangential lighting; stand to the patient’s right, patient should sit erect and lean forward, lye supine, and left lateral recumbent position; apical pulse midclavicular line 5th left intercostal space; check the skin for cyanosis, venous distention, nail bed for cyanosis and capillary refill time • Palpation - patient supine, palpate the precordium, use proximal halves of the 4 fi...

Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 3 with 100% correct Answers 2024 The examiner is unable to palpate the liver or kidney on the patient. Which of the following techniques will help assess tenderness to these organs? A. Direct, continuous firm pressure of the organ for several minutes B. Percussion for tympany c. Percussion for size D. Indirect fist percussion - ANS D.

Nursing 115 Finalstage one - correct answer In what stage of an acute illness involves experiencing symptoms? stage two - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the sick role? stage three - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the dependent role? stage four - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves achieving recovery and rehabilitation? inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - correct answer What is the corre...

What is the purpose of a comprehensive exam? - ANSWER-Collection of subjective and objective data Created when a patient enters a health care system Serves as baseline data for comparison later What is the purpose of a partial, or on-going exam? - ANSWER-Mini-overview of body systems and holistic health patterns Occurs only after baseline/comprehensive database has been established Used during follow-up visits What is the purpose of a focused exam? - ANSWER-consists of a thoro...

NURS 190 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST (Kim Hein) 100+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASSURED A+. Physical Assessment Final Exam nspection technique (3): ● FIRST technique with general survey ● General survey: ○ Observing mobility / gait, physical appearance, general wellness/health, mood & behavior (facial expressions, interactions), mental status (observing patient’s body language and response when asking questions) ● Do it the SAME WAY every time → less likely to forget s...

NUR 101 Exam 1 Review Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, graded A+ Handwashing - -Simplest, easiest, cheapest way to prevent spread of disease Correct hand washing should occur when: - -1. before/after doing a procedure that involves direct or indirect client contact 2. after contact with wastes 3. after handling food or receptacles 4. between clients 5. after removing gloves IPPA - -Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation When performing an abdominal exam, is IPPA appropri...

Maryville NURS 612 Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which statement suggests that a patient may be at risk for contracting viral hepatitis A. a. I am a healthcare worker b. I had a blood transfusion recently c. I have renal failure and have hemodyalisis three times per week. d. I have recently been overseas. - answerD. I have recently been overseas The examiner observes venous return on the abdomen of the patient that moves upward from the pubis to the chest. This finding should...