1. Which examination technique is used to assess the size, shape, and consistency of an organ?
a) Inspection
b) Palpation
c) Percussion
d) Auscultation
Answer: b) Palpation
2. What is the primary purpose of auscultation during a physical exam?
a) To measure temperature
b) To assess sounds produced by the body
c) To evaluate skin texture
d) To check for pain
Answer: b) To assess sounds produced by the body
3. Which technique involves tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structures?
a) Inspection
b) Palpation
c) Percussion
d) Auscultation
Answer: c) Percussion
4. What should the nurse do before starting a physical examination?
a) Provide the patient with a detailed explanation of the procedures
b) Immediately start the examination
c) Perform a quick assessment without talking to the patient
d) Begin by taking the patient’s vital signs only
Answer: a) Provide the patient with a detailed explanation of the procedures
5. During inspection, which of the following is assessed?
a) Skin temperature
b) Heart sounds
c) Size of liver
d) Overall appearance and behavior
Answer: d) Overall appearance and behavior
6. Which part of the hand is best used for palpating temperature?
a) Fingertips
b) Palmar surface
c) Dorsum of the hand
d) Ulnar surface
Answer: c) Dorsum of the hand
7. What is the purpose of palpating with the pads of the fingers?
a) To assess deep structures
b) To detect vibrations
c) To evaluate surface characteristics
d) To measure pressure
Answer: c) To evaluate surface characteristics
8. When performing auscultation, what should be the nurse’s primary focus?
a) Sound quality
b) The color of the skin
c) The patient’s response
d) The size of the organs
Answer: a) Sound quality
9. How should the nurse position the patient for an abdominal examination?
a) Prone
b) Supine
c) Sitting upright
d) Lying on the side
Answer: b) Supine
10. What is the purpose of assessing the patient’s radial pulse?
a) To measure blood pressure
b) To assess heart rate and rhythm
c) To evaluate respiratory rate
d) To check skin elasticity
Answer: b) To assess heart rate and rhythm
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