When performing a physical examination of the patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness. This technique is:

percussion

palpation

auscultation

Inspection

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Percussion – Percussion helps assess the size, location, and density of organs but is not the primary technique for identifying tenderness.

B. Palpation – Palpation involves using the hands to assess for tenderness, swelling, temperature changes, and masses. It is the most effective method for detecting areas of tenderness.

C. Auscultation – Auscultation involves listening to internal body sounds, such as heart, lung, and bowel sounds, and does not assess tenderness.

D. Inspection – Inspection is visual observation of the body for abnormalities but does not involve physically assessing for tenderness.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. After palpating the abdomen – Palpation may alter bowel sounds by stimulating peristalsis, leading to inaccurate findings.

B. After checking for kidney tenderness – Checking for kidney tenderness (costovertebral angle tenderness) is unrelated to bowel auscultation and should not precede it.

C. Before percussing the abdomen – Auscultation should be done before percussion and palpation to avoid artificially stimulating bowel sounds.

D. Before inspecting the abdomen – Inspection should always come before auscultation to visually assess the abdomen for distension, symmetry, and discoloration before listening.

A. bruit B. crackle C. thrill D. Wheeze

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Bruit – A bruit is an abnormal swishing sound heard over an artery due to turbulent blood flow, often caused by atherosclerosis or narrowing of the vessel.

B. Crackle – Crackles are abnormal lung sounds caused by fluid in the alveoli, not vascular turbulence.

C. Thrill – A thrill is a palpable vibration over a blood vessel or heart valve, indicating turbulent blood flow but is felt rather than heard.

D. Wheeze – A wheeze is a high-pitched respiratory sound caused by narrowed airways, not vascular abnormalities.

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When performing a physical examination of the patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness. This technique is:

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Correct Answer is A

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