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Chapter 28: The Complete Health Assessment Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of sticking out the tongue during an examination?

A

To assess cranial nerve XII.

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What should be inspected during the neck examination?

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Symmetry, lumps, and pulsations.

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What is palpated during the neck examination?

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Cervical lymph nodes.

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What is assessed when inspecting the neck for the carotid pulse?

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Presence of carotid bruits.

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5
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What does palpating the trachea help identify?

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Deviations and obstructions.

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What is assessed during the neck’s range of motion test?

A

Muscle strength and cranial nerve XI.

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What is palpated from behind during a neck examination?

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Thyroid gland.

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What is inspected during the chest examination?

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Configuration of the thoracic cage.

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What is palpated for during the chest assessment?

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Symmetrical expansion and tactile fremitus.

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What should be noted when auscultating breath sounds?

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Presence of adventitious sounds.

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11
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What is considered when assessing anterior chest?

A

Skin characteristics and respirations.

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12
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What should be noted during auscultation of breath sounds?

A

Any adventitious sounds present.

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13
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What is the primary focus of thoracic examination?

A

Inspect anterior chest and skin characteristics.

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14
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Which aspect is palpated during thoracic examination?

A

Tactile fremitus.

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15
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Where is percussion performed in a respiratory assessment?

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On the anterior lung fields.

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16
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What should be done after initial auscultation of breath sounds?

A

Repeat auscultation to confirm findings.

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During a cardiac assessment, where should you auscultate?

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The base of the heart.

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18
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What should be tested in the upper extremity assessment?

A

Range of motion and muscle strength.

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19
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Which lymph nodes are palpated during upper extremity assessment?

A

Epitrochlear nodes.

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In a breast examination, what features should be inspected?

A

Symmetry, mobility, and dimpling.

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21
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What positions should be used during the breast examination?

A

Different seated positions.

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22
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What areas are inspected in female breast assessments?

A

Supraclavicular and infraclavicular areas.

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23
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What should a clinician assess regarding a patient’s appearance?

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Whether the patient’s appearance matches their stated age.

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24
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During a general survey, which aspect assesses patient consciousness?

A

Evaluate the level of consciousness.

25
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What aspect of general appearance is evaluated alongside mood?

A

Facial expression.

26
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In breast examination, what position should the patient be in for palpation?

A

Supine position.

27
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What should be included when palpating the breast?

A

Tail of Spence.

28
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What educational component should be included in breast examination?

A

Teach the patient about breast self-examination.

29
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When examining male breasts, which body area is also examined?

A

Anterior chest.

30
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What does the neck vessel examination assess?

A

Jugular venous pulse.

31
Q

What should a clinician palpate in heart examinations?

A

Apical impulse.

32
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What technique is used to confirm bowel sounds during an abdominal examination?

A

Auscultation.

33
Q

Which organ’s location can be determined by percussion during the abdominal examination?

A

Spleen.

34
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What should be inspected on the abdomen during examination?

A

Contour and symmetry.

35
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What is the purpose of auscultating bowel sounds?

A

To assess gastrointestinal function.

36
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When percussion is performed on the abdomen, what is assessed?

A

All quadrants of the abdomen.

37
Q

Which organ can be palpated in the abdomen?

A

Liver.

38
Q

In which area would you palpate for the femoral pulse?

A

Inguinal area.

39
Q

What specific characteristic should be noted during the inspection of lower extremities?

A

Symmetry between limbs.

40
Q

Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse located?

A

On the dorsum of the foot.

41
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What should be assessed for alongside temperature during a lower extremity examination?

A

Pretibial edema.

42
Q

What is the aim of testing range of motion in lower extremities?

A

To assess joint function and muscle strength.

43
Q

What change should be noted when a patient sits up?

A

Changes in muscle strength.

44
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What follows the physical examination of the abdomen and lower extremities?

A

Neurological assessments.

45
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What is assessed to determine if a patient’s appearance matches their age?

A

Comparison of physical attributes to stated age.

46
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Why is the level of consciousness evaluated during a patient examination?

A

It indicates the patient’s neurological function.

47
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What skin characteristic is noted in a general survey?

A

Skin color.

48
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What indicates a patient’s nutritional status during an assessment?

A

Body mass, observable signs of malnutrition.

49
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Which assessment evaluates mobility in a patient?

A

Observing how they move during the examination.

50
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What does facial expression assessment aim to reveal?

A

Emotional and psychological state.

51
Q

What indicates a patient’s mood during an examination?

A

Mood and affect observation.

52
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What should be included when assessing a patient’s speech?

A

Clarity and coherence of their words.

53
Q

What is the purpose of testing superficial pain in sensory testing?

A

To assess sensory nerve function.

54
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Which test assesses position sense on one hand?

A

Position sense testing of a finger.

55
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What is tested in a cerebellar function assessment?

A

Coordination and balance of limb movements.

56
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How is the Babinski reflex tested?

A

By stimulating the sole of the foot.

57
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What is observed during gait observation?

A

Normal walking patterns and balance.

58
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What does checking for Romberg’s sign assess?

A

Balance while standing with eyes closed.

Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition (38 decks)

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