Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting

Question 1

Skills for physical exam

Answer 1

1. inspection
2. palpation
3. percussion
4. auscultation

Question 2

Characteristics of percussion sounds (pg. 117(

Answer 2

1. resonant
2. hyperresonant
3. tympany
4. dull
5. flat

Question 3

4 times to wash hands

Answer 3

1. before and after every physical patient encounter
2. after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions
3. after contact with any equipment contaminated with body fluids
4. after removing gloves

Question 4

Standard precautions (pg. 120)

Answer 4

1. hand hygiene
2. use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection or face shield
3. respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette