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deesands

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A nurse is using inspection as an assessment technique. What does the nurse use during inspection?
 
  A) Equipment such as a stethoscope
  B) Both hands to produce sounds
  C) Light palpation to detect surfaces
  D) Senses of vision, hearing, smell

Question 2

When using assessment equipment that will touch the client, what should the nurse do before conducting the assessment?
 
  A) Describe the equipment and how it works.
  B) Show pictures of functions of the equipment.
  C) Draw pictures of the anatomy to be assessed.
  D) Warm the equipment with hands or warm water.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Inspection is the process of performing deliberate, purposeful observations. The nurse observes visually but also uses hearing and smell to gather data throughout the assessment. A stethoscope is used for auscultation, and the hands are used to percuss and palpate.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Equipment that will touch the client during a physical examination should be warmed by the examiner's hands or warm water before use.



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