Author Question: Select the primary rationale for the order in which you perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, ... (Read 85 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Select the primary rationale for the order in which you perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and inspection of the abdomen.

1. Manipulation of the abdomen may affect bowel sounds.
2. Percussion causes pain that increases bowel sounds.
3. Palpation before auscultation identifies tender areas.
4. Auscultation will reveal areas to palpate.

Question 2

Which of the following positions is the lowest angle at which neck vein distention would be considered significant?

1. client in supine position
2. head of the bed elevated 10 to 20 degrees
3. head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees
4. head of the bed at 90 degrees