Exam 7: Physical Assessment Techniques and Equipment

While auscultating a client's lungs, the nurse identifies more than one sound. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a client's right lower extremity and notes an area of redness. Which part of the hand will the nurse use to further assess the client's skin?

The nurse has completed auscultating the abdomen of a client. Which assessment technique should the nurse expect perform next?

The nurse is preparing to perform a complete health assessment on a client. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate just prior to the examination? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's abdomen. Place the sequence for an abdominal assessment is the correct order. A) Percussion. B) Palpation. C) Auscultation. D) Inspection.

A client has a reddened area on the left forearm. Which assessment technique should the nurse use to assess this area?

The preceptor has reviewed the correct technique to assess heart murmurs with a new nurse. Which statement made by the nurse indicates an understanding?

The nurse is preparing equipment to be used in an exam. Which principle should the nurse include when preparing the medial equipment?

The nurse is assessing a client with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which technique should the nurse use when palpating the abdomen?

The nurse is inspecting a client's chest and upper extremities. Which would be the appropriate method for the nurse to assess these body areas?