Indirect percussion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 6512 Final Exam Review (Week 7-11) 1. Examination techniques of the Heart: • Inspection - use tangential lighting; stand to the patient’s right, patient should sit erect and lean forward, lye supine, and left lateral recumbent position; apical pulse midclavicular line 5th left intercostal space; check the skin for cyanosis, venous distention, nail bed for cyanosis and capillary refill time • Palpation - patient supine, palpate the precordium, use proximal halves of the 4 fi...

Seek medical attention if: bleeding from the incision wound dehiscence fever pain, edema, erythema, warmth , purulent drainage, foul odor from incision, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and separation of wound edges Ans--After care instructions for hernia surgery Direct Hernia Ans--Which type of Hernia occurs inside Hesselbachs Triangle Indirect Hernia Ans--Peritoneal sac containing intestines protrudes through the internal inguinal ring and passes down the inguinal canal outs...

NURS 190 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST (Kim Hein) 100+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASSURED A+. Physical Assessment Final Exam nspection technique (3): ● FIRST technique with general survey ● General survey: ○ Observing mobility / gait, physical appearance, general wellness/health, mood & behavior (facial expressions, interactions), mental status (observing patient’s body language and response when asking questions) ● Do it the SAME WAY every time → less likely to forget s...

What is the purpose of a comprehensive exam? - ANSWER-Collection of subjective and objective data Created when a patient enters a health care system Serves as baseline data for comparison later What is the purpose of a partial, or on-going exam? - ANSWER-Mini-overview of body systems and holistic health patterns Occurs only after baseline/comprehensive database has been established Used during follow-up visits What is the purpose of a focused exam? - ANSWER-consists of a thoro...

Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 3 with 100% correct Answers 2024 The examiner is unable to palpate the liver or kidney on the patient. Which of the following techniques will help assess tenderness to these organs? A. Direct, continuous firm pressure of the organ for several minutes B. Percussion for tympany c. Percussion for size D. Indirect fist percussion - ANS D.

What are examples of things that can cause visceral pain? -ANSWER Intestine, biliary tree, liver disease What are examples of things that can cause parietal pain? -ANSWER Appendicitis, peritonitis What are examples of things that can cause referred pain? -ANSWER Cholecystitis What are examples of things that can cause colicky pain? -ANSWER Renal stones What is the order in which you should perform an abdominal physical exam? -ANSWER 1. inspection 2. auscultation 3. percussion 4. p...

Nursing 115 Finalstage one - correct answer In what stage of an acute illness involves experiencing symptoms? stage two - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the sick role? stage three - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the dependent role? stage four - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves achieving recovery and rehabilitation? inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - correct answer What is the corre...

nurs190 final examthe order of health and physical assessment - correct answers inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation order of health and physical assessment for the abdomen - correct answers inspect, auscultation, percussion, palpation inspection - correct answers general observation of the patient as a whole, progressing to specific body areas palpation - correct answers an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consisten...

NURS 190 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST (Kim Hein) 100+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASSURED A+. Physical Assessment Final Exam nspection technique (3): ● FIRST technique with general survey ● General survey: ○ Observing mobility / gait, physical appearance, general wellness/health, mood & behavior (facial expressions, interactions), mental status (observing patient’s body language and response when asking questions) ● Do it the SAME WAY every time → less likely to forget s...

Maryville NURS 612 Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which statement suggests that a patient may be at risk for contracting viral hepatitis A. a. I am a healthcare worker b. I had a blood transfusion recently c. I have renal failure and have hemodyalisis three times per week. d. I have recently been overseas. - answerD. I have recently been overseas The examiner observes venous return on the abdomen of the patient that moves upward from the pubis to the chest. This finding should...