The nurse is observing the auscultation technique of another nurse. The correct method to use when progressing from one auscultatory site on the thorax to another is _______ comparison.

Side-to-side

Top-to-bottom

Posterior-to-anterior

Interspace-by-interspace

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Side-to-side:
This technique allows for comparison of corresponding areas on both lungs to detect asymmetry in breath sounds.

B. Top-to-bottom:
While commonly used during general assessments, this method alone does not allow for comparison between the lungs.

C. Posterior-to-anterior:
This is not a method for auscultation comparison. Lungs are assessed posteriorly and anteriorly, but not as a comparison method.

D. Interspace-by-interspace:
This refers to location, not comparison technique. Side-to-side ensures symmetry is assessed properly.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Hold the shaft of the penis at a 60-degree angle:
The penis should be held at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular to the body) to straighten the urethra and ease catheter insertion.

B. Hold the shaft of the penis with the dominant hand:
The non-dominant hand is used to hold the penis and is considered contaminated after touching the patient. The dominant hand inserts the catheter using sterile technique.

C. Cleanse the meatus 3 times with the same cotton ball from clean to dirty:
A new cotton ball or swab should be used each time to prevent contamination. "Clean to dirty" implies incorrect direction-meatus is the cleanest part.

D. Cleanse the meatus with circular strokes beginning at the meatus and working outward:
This is the correct technique for male catheterization. Start at the urethral opening and clean outward using sterile technique.

A. 15 degrees B. 30 degrees C. 45 degrees D. 90 degrees

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. 15 degrees:
A 15-degree angle is used for intradermal injections, like the tuberculin skin test, to ensure the medication is deposited just under the skin.

B. 30 degrees:
This angle is not appropriate for any standard injection type.

C. 45 degrees:
Used for subcutaneous injections, not intradermal.

D. 90 degrees:
Used for intramuscular injections, not appropriate for a PPD test.

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