Author Question: When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: a. ... (Read 36 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is:

a. Palpation.
b. Inspection.
c. Percussion.
d. Auscultation.

Question 2

The nurse is examining a 3-year-old child who was brought to the emergency department after a fall. Which bruise, if found, would be of most concern?

a. Bruise on the knee
b. Bruise on the elbow
c. Bruising on the abdomen
d. Bruise on the shin

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The skills requisite for the physical examination are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The skills are performed one at a time and in this order (with the exception of the abdominal assessment, during which auscultation takes place before palpation and percussion). The assessment of each body system begins with inspection. A focused inspection takes time and yields a surprising amount of information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Studies have shown that children who are walking often have bruises over the bony prominences of the front of their bodies. Other studies have found that bruising in atypical places such as the buttocks, hands, feet, and abdomen were exceedingly rare and should arouse concern.