Author Question: Arrange these assessment techniques in correct order of a standard physical examination. 1 . ... (Read 55 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Arrange these assessment techniques in correct order of a standard physical examination.

1 . Auscultation
2 . Percussion
3 . Inspection
4 . Palpation
Put a comma between each answer choice (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.).

Question 2

When instructing a patient about a durable power of attorney, the nurse explains that in case the patient becomes incapacitated, this document:

a. directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes.
b. directs an agent to make health care decisions.
c. gives power to an agent to make decisions regarding health, property, and other assets.
d. can only be executed by an attorney.

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3, 4, 1, 2
3,4,1,2
The usual sequence of assessment is inspection, palpation, auscultation, and lastly percussion.

Answer to Question 2

B
The durable power of attorney gives an agent the power to make health care decisions and can be executed by anyone and does not extend beyond health care issues. A living will directs treatment according to the patient's wishes.