Author Question: Which statement is true regarding the complete physical assessment? a. The male genitalia should ... (Read 54 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which statement is true regarding the complete physical assessment?

a. The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
b. The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of the head and neck.
c. The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the end of the examination.
d. To promote consistency between patients, the examiner should not vary the order of the assessment.

Question 2

When the nurse performs the confrontation test, the nurse has assessed:

a. Extraocular eye muscles (EOMs).
b. Pupils (pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation PERRLA).
c. Near vision.
d. Visual fields.

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The head and neck should be examined in the sitting position to best palpate the thyroid and lymph nodes. The male patient should stand during an examination of the genitalia. Vital signs are measured early in the assessment. The sequence of the assessment may need to vary according to different patient situations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The confrontation test assesses visual fields. The other options are not tested with the confrontation test.