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Question 1

systematic data collection method that uses
observation (i.e., the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and
touch) to detect health problems.

Answer 1

PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Question 2

is the visual examination, which is assessed by using
the sense of sight.

Answer 2

INSPECTION

Question 3

examination of the body using the sense of touch.

Answer 3

PALPATION

Question 4

– best for fine tactile discrimination (the
ability to differentiate information received through
the sense of touch) such as skin texture, swelling,

Answer 4

. Fingertips

Question 5

to detect the position, shape,
and consistency of an organ or mass through these
digits’ grasping action.

Answer 5

Fingers and thumb

Question 6

best for
determining temperature because the skin is thinner
on the dorsa than on the palms

Answer 6

The dorsa (backs) of hands and fingers –

Question 7

best for vibration

Answer 7

Base of fingers

Question 8

The nurse extends the dominant
hand’s fingers parallel to the skin
surface and presses gently while
moving the hand in a circle.

Answer 8

Light (Superficial) Palpation

Question 9

the nurse extends the
dominant hand as for light
palpation, then places the
finger pads of the nondominant
hand on the dorsal surface of
the distal interphalangeal joint
of the middle three fingers of
the dominant hand

Answer 9

Deep Bimanual Palpation

Question 10

The finger pads of the
dominant hand press over the
area to be palpated. Often the
other hand is used to support
from below.

Answer 10

Deep palpation using one
hand