Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (Free-Trial)

During which part of a comprehensive physical assessment would the nurse auscultate after inspecting but before percussing?

Anterior chest

Neck

Heart

Abdomen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. In the anterior chest assessment, auscultation usually follows inspection and is typically done before percussion.

B. In the neck assessment, the nurse may inspect and then auscultate (e.g., carotid arteries) before palpation.

C. In the heart assessment, auscultation follows inspection but may not involve percussion.

D. In the abdomen, the correct order is to inspect, auscultate, and then percuss to assess bowel sounds effectively before creating additional disturbances with percussion.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is ["8"]

Explanation

Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL)

In this case:

Desired dose = 400 mg
Concentration = 250 mg/5 mL = 50 mg/mL

Plugging the values into the formula:

Volume = 400 mg / 50 mg/mL = 8 mL

A. Wheezes B. Crackles C. Rhonchi D. Stridor

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Wheezes are continuous high-pitched sounds that occur during expiration (or sometimes inspiration) and are common in conditions like asthma due to narrowed airways.

B. Crackles are discontinuous sounds often described as popping or crackling and are not typically high-pitched.

C. Rhonchi are low-pitched, snoring-like sounds caused by the obstruction of larger airways and are not characterized as high-pitched.

D. Stridor is a high-pitched sound usually associated with upper airway obstruction and is not typically heard with asthma.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

During which part of a comprehensive physical assessment would the nurse auscultate after inspecting but before percussing?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 400 mg PO bid for migraine headaches. Available is valproic acid 250 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer is ["8"]

Explanation

A nurse is auscultating the breath sounds of a client who has asthma. When the client exhales, the nurse hears continuous high-pitched squeaking sounds. The nurse should document this as which adventitious breath sounds?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?

The nurse in the clinic is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a client who arrived for a routine check-up. Before beginning the assessment, which four activities should the nurse carry out? (Select all that apply.)

To determine the quality and intensity of a cardiac murmur, the nurse would take which action?

Select the 3 findings on day 3 that require immediate follow-up. Exhibits

Ms. Hartzel is a 33-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of enlarged lymph nodes in her neck. During your examination, which part of the hand is used to assess lymph node size?

A nurse in an emergency department (ED) is admitting a client. Exhibits Select 3 objective findings in the client's medical record that may be indicative of pneumonia.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has abdominal pain. Exhibits A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has constipation. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse on an older adult client. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next?