Exam 9: Techniques and Equipment

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?

The nurse is unable to palpate a client's pedal pulses. Which item will the nurse use to assess this client's pedal pulses?

The nurse is preparing to examine several clients in the clinic setting. Which client would need the greatest degree of special consideration during a physical examination?

The nurse is assessing an adult client when suddenly the client refuses to continue the examination. Which action by the nurse is the priority?

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

The nurse is preparing to assess an adult client who presents to the emergency department (ED) after falling down some steps at home. The client complains of left ankle pain and has open abrasions to the left knee and shin. Which should the nurse incorporate into the physical assessment of this client?

The nurse is using an ophthalmoscope to assess the optic disc in a client. The nurse would suspect hemorrhage of the optic disc is present when which color is visualized through the red-free filter of the ophthalmoscope?

The nurse is preparing to percuss the lower lobes of a client's lungs. Which percussion technique is the most appropriate for the nurse to use during this assessment?

When is it appropriate for the nurse to use an otoscope during a physical assessment?