chapter 6-health ass

The nurse is performing a physical examination and is using a stethoscope to listen to lung sounds. When using the diaphragm, the nurse would expect to hear lower-pitched sounds.

false-higher pitch sounds should be heard using the diaphragm and lower pitch sounds should be heard using the bell

A new RN is being observed by the preceptor when doing a patient examination. The preceptor notes the appropriate order of examination techniques on the lungs. The preceptor observed what order of the lung examination techniques?

inspection palpation percussion auscultation

The new RN is now performing the examination of the abdomen. What order of examination techniques would be correct?

inspection auscultation percussion palpation

The new grad asks the preceptor to explain why the order of the examination is different for the abdomen. The best response by the preceptor would include

palpation will increase bowel motility and alter the sounds head on auscultation

The nurse is gathering equipment for a patient physical examination and makes sure the room has a __________ on the wall to measure the patient's height.

stadiometer

While doing a physical examination, the nurse shines a light across the surface of the patient's abdomen. This type of lighting is called __________.

tangential

When performing a physical examination, the nurse should examine the body in which order?

tongue movement thyroid heart murmur CVA tenderness groin gait

It is recommended that a left-handed examiner adopt a right-sided position.

true

The nurse should use the handle of the reflex hammer to detect the plantar reflex.

true

To adhere to standard precautions, the nurse should remember to (Select all that apply.)

change white coat frequently wash hands before and after patient contact