Question 1

The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of

Accepted Answer

A) crepitus. 
B) thrills. 
C) texture. 
D) vibration. 
E) temperature. 
A) crepitus. 
B) thrills. 
C) texture. 
D) vibration. 
E) temperature.

Question 2

A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect that the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Strabismoscope 
B) Red-free filter 
C) Slit lamp 
D) Small aperture 
E) Grid 
A) Strabismoscope 
B) Red-free filter 
C) Slit lamp 
D) Small aperture 
E) Grid

Question 3

Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell endpiece to the skin?

Accepted Answer

A) It transmits low-pitched sounds. 
B) It functionally converts to a diaphragm endpiece. 
C) Assessment findings are more accurate. 
D) Most sounds are occluded. 
E) Abnormally low sounds are better transmitted. 
A) It transmits low-pitched sounds. 
B) It functionally converts to a diaphragm endpiece. 
C) Assessment findings are more accurate. 
D) Most sounds are occluded. 
E) Abnormally low sounds are better transmitted.

Question 4

The degree of percussion tone is determined by the density of the medium through which the sound waves travel. Which statement is true regarding the relationship between density of the medium and percussion tone?

Accepted Answer

A) The more dense the medium, the louder the percussion tone. 
B) The less dense the medium, the louder the percussion tone. 
C) The more hollow the area percussed, the quieter the percussion tone. 
D) Percussion over bony areas produces the loudest percussion tones. 
E) Percussion tones are produced by the structure immediately beneath the skin. 
A) The more dense the medium, the louder the percussion tone. 
B) The less dense the medium, the louder the percussion tone. 
C) The more hollow the area percussed, the quieter the percussion tone. 
D) Percussion over bony areas produces the loudest percussion tones. 
E) Percussion tones are produced by the structure immediately beneath the skin.

Question 5

Auscultation should be carried out last except when examining

Accepted Answer

A) the neck area. 
B) the abdomen. 
C) the lungs. 
D) the heart. 
E) none of the above; auscultation is always carried out last in a proper physical examination. 
A) the neck area. 
B) the abdomen. 
C) the lungs. 
D) the heart. 
E) none of the above; auscultation is always carried out last in a proper physical examination.

Question 6

When examining the abdomen, which technique should be used first?

Accepted Answer

A) Inspection 
B) Light palpation 
C) Percussion 
D) Auscultation 
E) Direct palpation 
A) Inspection 
B) Light palpation 
C) Percussion 
D) Auscultation 
E) Direct palpation

Question 7

Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure

Accepted Answer

A) vibratory sensations. 
B) hearing from bone conduction. 
C) hearing range of normal speech. 
D) noise above the threshold level. 
E) peripheral motor nerve damage. 
A) vibratory sensations. 
B) hearing from bone conduction. 
C) hearing range of normal speech. 
D) noise above the threshold level. 
E) peripheral motor nerve damage.

The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of

A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect that the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell endpiece to the skin?

The degree of percussion tone is determined by the density of the medium through which the sound waves travel. Which statement is true regarding the relationship between density of the medium and percussion tone?

Auscultation should be carried out last except when examining

When examining the abdomen, which technique should be used first?

Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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Exam 3: Examination Techniques and Equipment

The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of

A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect that the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell endpiece to the skin?

The degree of percussion tone is determined by the density of the medium through which the sound waves travel. Which statement is true regarding the relationship between density of the medium and percussion tone?

Auscultation should be carried out last except when examining

When examining the abdomen, which technique should be used first?

Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters