MC Physical Assessement Tutorial Pre/Posttest – Flashcards
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A nurse is performing an annual physical examination on an adolescent. Which of the following should be included in the general survey?
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the patient makes good eye contact
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Which of the following communication techniques is most appropriate fro a nurse to employ during the physical examination of a 10 year old?
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Use books and other visual aids to advance the interview
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A nurse is examining an 18-month-old child ears during a well child visit. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
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have the parent hold the child securely in their lap
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A nurse is obtaining a problem-oriented history from a preschool-aged child. The nurse should consider that children form this age group typically can?
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describe the symptoms
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Which of the following techniques is appropriate when obtaining a blood pressure on a child?
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Use a cuff with bladder covering 80 to 100% of the arm circumference
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A nurse is performing an abortion examination on a preschooler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the child when performing abdominal palpitation
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Place your hand under mine
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